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2023 in Canadian music

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The following musical events and releases that happened in 2023 in Canada.

Events

Albums released

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  • Alaskan Tapes, Who Tends a Garden - January 13{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Alaskan-Tapes-Shares-New-Track-Weave-20221202|title=Alaskan Tapes Shares New Track 'W(e)ave'|last=Major|first=Michael|date=December 2, 2022|publisher=BroadwayWorld|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}
  • Jeremie Albino, Tears You HideAllie Gregory, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/jeremie_albino_details_sophomore_album_tears_you_hide "Jeremie Albino Details Sophomore Album 'Tears You Hide'"]. Exclaim!, April 18, 2023.
  • All Hands Make Light, Darling the Dawn - April 21{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/all_hands_make_light_darling_the_dawn_review|title=ALL HANDS_MAKE LIGHT are Time Travellers on 'Darling the Dawn'|last=Sokic|first=Nicholas Sokic|date=April 20, 2023|magazine=Exclaim!|accessdate=April 20, 2023}}
  • Matt Andersen, The Big Bottle of Joy - March 10{{Cite web|url=https://www.rockandbluesmuse.com/2022/12/13/matt-andersen-announces-new-album-the-big-bottle-of-joy/|title=Matt Andersen Announces New Album 'The Big Bottle Of Joy'|last=Ehrenclou|first=Martine|date=December 13, 2022|publisher=Rock & Blues Muse|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}
  • Aphrose, RosesNick Krewen, [https://www.socanmagazine.ca/features/for-aphrose-motherhood-clarified-her-purpose/ "For Aphrose, motherhood clarified her purpose"]. Words & Music, December 5, 2023.
  • Aqyila, For the BetterDevon Banfield, [https://nowtoronto.com/culture/toronto-rb-artist-aqyila-speaks-on-her-new-ep-for-the-better/ "Toronto R&B artist Aqyila speaks on her new EP ‘For The Better’"]. Now, May 23, 2023.
  • Arkells, Laundry Pile - September 21{{Cite web|url=https://canadianbeats.ca/2023/05/17/arkells-release-new-single-laundry-pile/|title=

Arkells release new single, "Laundry Pile"|last=Melanson|first=Jenna|date=May 17, 2023|publisher=Canada Beats Media|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}

  • Avenoir, Noire
  • Aysanabee, Here and NowMegan LaPierre, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/aysanabee_announces_here_and_now_ep_shares_alone "Aysanabee Announces 'Here and Now' EP, Shares 'Alone'"]. Exclaim!, September 6, 2023.

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  • Bahamas, Bootcut - September 15{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/bahamas_goes_country_on_new_album_bootcut|title=Bahamas Goes Country on New Album 'Bootcut'|last=Hudson|first=Alex|date=July 11, 2023|magazine=Exclaim!|accessdate=September 29, 2023}}
  • Tim Baker, Along the Mountain Road - October 20{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/tim_baker_announces_along_the_mountain_road_ep_shares_lead_single|title=Tim Baker Announces 'Along the Mountain Road' EP, Shares Lead Single|last=Okazawa|first=Ben|date=July 28, 2023|magazine=Exclaim!|accessdate=July 28, 2023}}
  • Gord Bamford, Fire It Up - April 28{{cite web|url=https://www.allaccess.com/country/future-releases|title=Future Releases for Country Radio Stations|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121164304/https://www.allaccess.com/country/future-releases |archive-date=January 21, 2023|work=AllAccess}}
  • Del Barber, Almanac - April 28{{cite web |url=https://holler.country/feature/premiere-del-barber-i-told-you-so |title=Premier: Del Barber - 'I Told You So' |publisher=Holler |date=March 8, 2023 |access-date=April 6, 2023 |last=Owen|first=Jof}}
  • Jill Barber, Homemaker - February 10{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/jill_barber_delves_into_marriage_and_motherhood_on_homemaker_lp|title=Jill Barber Reflects on Marriage and Motherhood on 'Homemaker' LP|last=Hudson|first=Alex|date=September 28, 2022|magazine=Exclaim!|accessdate=September 28, 2022}}
  • The Beaches, Blame My Ex - September 15{{Cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2023/05/the-beaches-blame-my-ex-blame-brett-stream/|title=The Beaches announce new album Blame My Ex, share single|last=Anderson|first=Carys|date=May 6, 2023|magazine=Consequence|accessdate=August 29, 2023}}
  • Eric Bearclaw, Distant Places
  • Begonia, Powder Blue - February 24{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/music/31-canadian-albums-we-can-t-wait-to-hear-in-2023-1.6688374|title=31 Canadian albums we can't wait to hear in 2023|date=January 9, 2023|publisher=CBC Music|accessdate=January 9, 2023}}
  • Black Atlass, When The Darkness Fades - October 6
  • Blackburn Brothers, SoulFunkn'Blues
  • Haley Blais, Wisecrack
  • La Bottine Souriante, Domino!
  • Boy Golden, For JimmyAlan Small, [https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/2023/07/22/boy-goldens-time-to-shine "Boy Golden’s time to shine"]. Winnipeg Free Press, July 22, 2023.
  • Dean Brody, Right Round Here - September 15{{cite web|url=https://canadianbeats.ca/2023/09/01/dean-brodys-eighth-studio-album-right-round-here-to-drop-on-september-15|title=Dean Brody's Eighth Studio Album, Right Round Here, to Drop on September 15|first=Nanci|last=Dagg|date=September 1, 2023|work=Canadian Beats Media|access-date=September 13, 2023}}
  • Michael Jerome Browne, Gettin' Together
  • Louise Burns, Element - April 21

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  • Daniel Caesar, Never Enough - April 7
  • Aleksi Campagne, For the Giving / Sans rien donner
  • Charlotte Cardin, 99 Nights - August 25{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/charlotte_cardin_announces_sophomore_album_99_nights_shares_new_song|last=Bell|first=Kaelen|title=Charlotte Cardin Announces Sophomore Album '99 Nights,' Shares Title Track|date=June 9, 2023|magazine=Exclaim!|accessdate=June 9, 2023}}
  • Chiiild, Better Luck in the Next Life - March 3{{Cite web|url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/chiiild-better-luck-in-the-next-life-bon-voyage/|title=Chiiild Announces 'Better Luck In The Next Life,' Shares First Single|last=Schube|first=Will|date=November 9, 2022|publisher=uDiscover Music|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}
  • City and Colour, The Love Still Held Me Near - March 31{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/city_and_colour_unveils_new_album_the_love_still_held_me_near_shares_single|last=LaPierre|first=Megan|title=City and Colour Unveils New Album 'The Love Still Held Me Near,' Shares Single|date=January 19, 2023|magazine=Exclaim!|accessdate=January 19, 2023}}
  • Charlotte Cornfield, Could Have Done Anything - May 12{{Cite web|url=https://relix.com/news/detail/charlotte-cornfield-details-new-lp-could-have-done-anything-shares-you-and-me/|title=

Charlotte Cornfield Announces New LP 'Could Have Done Anything,' Shares "You and Me"|date=March 9, 2023|magazine=Relix|accessdate=August 30, 2023}}

  • Cowboy Junkies, Such Ferocious Beauty - June 2{{Cite web|url=https://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2023/04/08/cowboy-junkies-such-ferocious-beauty-what-i-lost/|title=Cowboy Junkies return with "Such Ferocious Beauty" — hear first single "What I Lost"|date=April 8, 2023|publisher=Slicing Up Eyeballs|accessdate=August 30, 2023}}
  • Crash Adams, California Girls

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  • Helena Deland, Goodnight Summerland - October 13
  • Mac DeMarco, Five Easy Hot Dogs - January 20
  • Mac DeMarco, One Wayne G - April 21
  • Devours, Homecoming Queen
  • DijahSB, Living Simple - February 10{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/louispavlakos/dijahsb-khadijah-living-simple-ep|title=Dijahsb Announces 'Living Simple' EP, Releases New Single "Khadijah|last=Pavlakos|first=Louis|date=November 21, 2022|publisher=Complex|website=Complex.ca|accessdate=August 30, 2023}}
  • The Dirty Nil, Free Rein to Passions - May 26
  • Fefe Dobson, Emotion Sickness - September 29
  • Gord Downie and Bob Rock, Lustre Parfait - May 5{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/gord_downie_and_bob_rocks_collaboritve_album_gets_release_date_new_single|title=Gord Downie and Bob Rock's Collaborative Album Gets Release Date, New Single|last=Hudson|first=Alex|date=November 22, 2022|magazine=Exclaim!|accessdate=November 22, 2022}}
  • Drake, For All the Dogs - October 6
  • Drake, For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition - November 17
  • Kevin Drew, Aging - November 3
  • Dumas, Cosmologie - January 27{{Cite web|url=https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1951561/dumas-nouvel-album-cosmologie-electro-pop-jogging-philippe-brault|title=Dumas retombe amoureux de l'électro sur Cosmologie, son 12e opus|last=Rioux|first=Charles|date= January 27, 2023|publisher=Ici Radio-Canada|language=French|accessdate=27 January 2023}}
  • Jeremy Dutcher, Motewolonuwok - October 6{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/jeremy_dutcher_announces_sophomore_album_motewolonuwok_shares_new_single_ancestors_too_young|title=Gord Downie and Bob Rock's Collaborative Album Gets Release Date, New Single|last=Hudson|first=Alex|date=June 20, 2023|magazine=Exclaim!|accessdate=June 20, 2023}}

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  • Jade Eagleson, Do It Anyway - September 29{{cite web|url= https://www.rfdtv.com/jade-eagleson-announces-his-unapologetically-country-album-do-it-anways|title=Jade Eagleson announces his unapologetically country album, Do It Anway|date=August 29, 2023|work=RFDTV|access-date=August 30, 2023}}
  • Elisapie, Inuktitut[https://www.cbc.ca/arts/q/elisapie-on-her-new-album-inuktitut-1.6971863 "How Elisapie gave new meaning to 10 pop and rock classics by translating them into Inuktitut"]. Q, September 21, 2023.
  • Elliott Brood, Town

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  • Stephen Fearing, Vejpoesi
  • Feist, Multitudes - April 14{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/feist-announces-new-album-multitudes-shares-songs-listen/|title=Feist Announces New Album Multitudes, Shares Songs|last=Corcoran|first=Nina|date=February 14, 2023|publisher=Pitchfork|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}
  • Dominique Fils-Aimé, Our Roots Run Deep - September 22
  • Luca Fogale, Run Where the Light Calls
  • Jeanick Fournier, Vivante - May 19Cédric Bélanger, [https://www.journaldequebec.com/2023/04/26/jeanick-fournier-gagnante-de-canadas-got-talent-2022-lance-deja-un-deuxieme-album-en-mai "Jeanick Fournier, gagnante de Canada's Got Talent 2022, lance déjà un deuxième album en mai"]. Le Journal de Québec, April 26, 2023.
  • The Franklin Electric, Oh Brother - June 30
  • Debby Friday, Good Luck - March 24{{Cite web|url=https://djmag.com/news/debby-friday-announces-debut-album-good-luck-shares-single-and-video-watch|title=DEBBY FRIDAY announces debut album, 'GOOD LUCK', shares single and video: Watch|last=Ramage|first=Jack|date=January 6, 2023|publisher=DJ Mag|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}
  • Fucked Up, One Day - January 27{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/fucked-up-announce-new-album-one-day-share-new-video-watch/ |title=Fucked Up Announce New Album One Day, Share New Video |work=Pitchfork |date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 26, 2022 |author=Hussey, Allison}}

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  • Gayance, Mascarade
  • Hannah Georgas, I'd Be Lying if I Said I Didn't Care - August 25Sydney Brasil, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/hannah_georgas_announces_new_album_id_be_lying_if_i_said_i_didnt_care "Hannah Georgas Announces New Album 'I'd Be Lying If I Said I Didn't Care'"]. Exclaim!, May 31, 2023.
  • Shane Ghostkeeper, Songs for My PeopleEmilie Richardson-Dupuis, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/shane_ghostkeeper_announces_debut_solo_album_songs_for_my_people "Shane Ghostkeeper Announces Debut Solo Album 'Songs for My People'"]. Exclaim!, May 17, 2023.
  • The Glorious Sons, Glory - September 6
  • Jenn Grant, Champagne Problems - June 21
  • Great Lake Swimmers, Uncertain Country - April 28Alex Hudson, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/great_lake_swimmers_traverse_uncertain_country_on_new_album "Great Lake Swimmers Traverse 'Uncertain Country' on New Album"]. Exclaim!, February 17, 2023.
  • Emm Gryner, Business & PleasureNick Krewen, [https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2022/12/08/emm-gryner-talks-healing-life-coaching-and-her-new-album-business-and-pleasure.html "Emm Gryner talks healing, life coaching and her new album ‘Business & Pleasure’"]. Toronto Star, December 8, 2022.

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  • Half Moon Run, Salt - June 2Alex Hudson, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/half_moon_run_announce_new_album_salt_share_single_alco "Half Moon Run Announce New Album 'Salt,' Share Single 'Alco'"]. Exclaim!, April 20, 2023.
  • Harrison, Birds, Bees, the Clouds and the TreesTom Beedham, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/harrison_birds_bees_the_clouds_and_the_trees_review "Harrison Pushes Beyond the Material World on 'Birds, Bees, the Clouds & the Trees'"]. Exclaim!, April 26, 2023.
  • Hayden, Are We Good - April 5Kaelen Bell, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/hayden_announces_new_album_shares_video_for_lead_single_on_a_beach_featuring_feist_steve_buscemi_and_matt_berninger "Hayden Announces New Album, Shares Video for "On a Beach" Starring Feist, Steve Buscemi and Matt Berninger"]. Exclaim!, February 28, 2023.
  • Tim Hecker, No Highs - April 28
  • Matt Holubowski, Like Flowers on a Molten Lawn - March 24
  • Home Front, Games of Power

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=J=

  • Jackson Hollow, RosesTom Zillich, [https://www.northdeltareporter.com/entertainment/jackson-hallow-goes-beyond-bluegrass-with-fresh-new-roses-album-from-the-surrey-based-band-2760857 "Jackson Hollow goes beyond bluegrass with fresh new ‘Roses’ album from the Surrey-based band"]. North Delta Reporter, April 12, 2023.
  • James Barker Band, Ahead of Our Time - October 20{{cite web|url=https://musicrow.com/2023/09/james-barker-band-pops-champagne-for-upcoming-ep-ahead-of-our-time/|title=James Barker Band Pops 'Champagne' For Upcoming EP 'Ahead Of Our Time'|work=Music Row|first=Lorie|last=Hollabaugh|access-date=September 23, 2023}}
  • Carly Rae Jepsen, The Loveliest Time - July 28
  • July Talk, Remember Never Before - January 20Alex Hudson, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/july_talk_announce_new_album_remember_never_before_share_three_songs "July Talk Announce New Album 'Remember Never Before,' Share Three Songs"]. Exclaim!, October 5, 2022.
  • Juurini, Aqqutinni

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  • Karkwa, Dans la seconde - September 8Alex Hudson, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/karkwa_return_for_first_new_album_in_13_years "Karkwa Return for First New Album in 13 Years"]. Exclaim!, May 18, 2023.
  • Khotin, Release Spirit
  • Kid Koala, Creatures Of The Late Afternoon - April 14
  • Shawnee Kish, Revolution
  • Brett Kissel, The Compass Project - East Album - April 28{{cite web|url=https://musiccitymemo.com/brett-kissel-plans-to-drop-second-installment-of-the-compass-project-east-album-on-april-28th/|title=BRETT KISSEL PLANS TO DROP SECOND INSTALLMENT OF "THE COMPASS PROJECT" "EAST ALBUM" ON APRIL 28, 2023|work=Music City Memo|date=March 24, 2023|access-date=March 26, 2023}}
  • Brett Kissel, The Compass Project - North Album - December 1{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-compass-project-north-album-live/1715066969|title=The Compass Project – North Album (Live) by Brett Kissel|work=Apple Music|date=December 1, 2023|access-date=December 2, 2023}}
  • Brett Kissel, The Compass Project - South Album - January 27{{cite web|url=https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com/brett-kissel-covers-four-points-of-the-compass-with-new-project/|title=Brett Kissel covers four points of the compass with new project|date=October 31, 2022|access-date=January 6, 2023|first=Preshias|last=Harris|work=Country Music News International}}
  • Brett Kissel, The Compass Project - West Album - November 3{{cite web|url=https://canadianbeats.ca/2023/10/24/brett-kissel-shares-new-single-deer-blind/|title=BRETT KISSEL SHARES NEW SINGLE, "DEER BLIND"|date=October 23, 2023|first=Nanci|last=Dagg|work=Canadian Beats Media|access-date=October 24, 2023}}
  • Patrick Krief, Skylines - September 8

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  • Land of Talk, Performances - October 13Megan LaPierre, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/land_of_talk_announce_new_album_performances_share_lead_single_your_beautiful_self "Land of Talk Announce New Album 'Performances,' Share Lead Single 'Your Beautiful Self'"]. Exclaim!, August 14, 2023.
  • Thierry Larose, Sprint!
  • Bells Larsen, If I Was, I AmBen Okazawa, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/bells_larsen_announces_new_ep_if_i_was_i_am_shares_lead_single "Bells Larsen Announces New EP 'If I Was, I Am,' Shares Lead Single"]. Exclaim!, May 30, 2023.
  • Simon Leoza, L'Enfer d'un monde
  • Murray A. Lightburn, Once Upon a Time in Montreal - March 31
  • Gordon Lightfoot, At Royal Albert Hall - July 14[https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2023/05/15/live-gordon-lightfoot-album-at-royal-albert-hall-set-for-release-in-july.html "Live Gordon Lightfoot album, ‘At Royal Albert Hall,’ set for release in July"]. Toronto Star, May 15, 2023.
  • Lightning Dust, Nostalgia Killer
  • Love Language, Indian Cowboy
  • The Lowest of the Low, Welcome to the Plunderdome - October 6Calum Slingerland, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/lowest_of_the_low_return_with_new_album_welcome_to_the_plunderdome_share_fall_tour_dates "Lowest of the Low Return with New Album 'Welcome to the Plunderdome,' Share Fall Tour Dates"]. Exclaim!, September 15, 2023.

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  • Majid Jordan, Good People - November 3
  • Amanda Marshall, Heavy Lifting - June 9{{Cite web |url=https://etcanada.com/news/980256/amanda-marshall-returns-with-heavy-lifting-and-national-tour/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327220623/https://etcanada.com/news/980256/amanda-marshall-returns-with-heavy-lifting-and-national-tour/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 27, 2023 |title=Amanda Marshall Returns With 'Heavy Lifting' And National Tour |date=March 31, 2023 |website=Entertainment Tonight Canada|author=Anita Tai}}
  • Kyle McKearney, A Traveler's Lament
  • Tate McRae, Think Later - December 8
  • Metric, Formentera II - October 13[https://www.nme.com/news/music/metric-announce-formentera-ii-and-share-regret-disco-song-just-the-once-3466464 Metric announce 'Formentera II' and share "regret disco" song 'Just The Once']
  • Tyler Joe Miller, Spillin' My Truth - August 25{{cite web|url=https://www.surreynowleader.com/entertainment/miller-time-debut-album-for-surrey-country-musician-has-him-spillin-my-truth/|title=Miller time: Debut album for Surrey country musician has him 'Spillin' My Truth'|first=Tom|last=Zillich|date=August 25, 2023|work=Surrey Now-Leader|access-date=August 26, 2023}}

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=P=

  • Griffen Palmer, Unlearn - April 28{{cite web|url=https://musicrow.com/2023/03/griffen-palmer-releases-title-track-from-debut-unlearn/|title=Griffen Palmer Releases Title Track From Debut 'Unlearn'|first=Lorie|last=Hollabaugh|work=Music Row|date=March 31, 2023|access-date=April 3, 2023}}
  • Nico Paulo, Nico PauloAndrew Robinson, [https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/lifestyles/st-johns-based-songstress-nico-paulo-releasing-debut-full-length-album-answers-20-questions-100840272/ "St. John's-based songstress Nico Paulo, releasing debut full-length album, answers 20 Questions"]. SaltWire Network, April 3, 2023.
  • Planet Giza, Ready When You Are[https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/planet-giza-ready-when-you-are/ "Planet Giza – Ready When You Are"]. Clash, April 11, 2023.
  • poolblood, moleNoah Ciubotaru, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/poolblood_mole_album_review "Toronto's poolblood Wrestles with Tenderness on the Sparkling 'mole'"]. Exclaim!, January 10, 2023.
  • Population II, Électrons libres du Québec
  • Postdata, Run Wild - September 22Alex Hudson, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/postdata_goes_all-out_stylistically_with_new_album_run_wild "POSTDATA Goes "All-Out Stylistically" with New Album 'Run Wild'"]. Exclaim!, June 14, 2023.
  • William Prince, Stand in the Joy - April 14Alex Hudson, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/william_prince_announces_new_album_stand_in_the_joy "William Prince Announces New Album 'Stand in the Joy'"]. Exclaim!, February 1, 2023.

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=S=

  • Josh Sahunta, To Be Loved, Vol. 1
  • Sam Roberts Band, The Adventures Of Ben Blank - October 20
  • Jacques Kuba Séguin, Parfum no.1 - February 17{{Cite web|url=https://jazz.fm/jacques-kuba-seguin-parfum-n1-album/|title=Jacques Kuba Séguin begins new creative cycle with Parfum n°1|last=Feibel|first=Adam|date=January 31, 2023|publisher=Jazz.FM31|website=Jazz.FM|accessdate=August 30, 2023}}
  • Ron Sexsmith, The Vivian Line - February 17{{Cite web|url=https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2023/02/ron-sexsmith-the-vivian-line/|title=Ron Sexsmith – The Vivian Line|last=Davies|first=Mike|date=January 14, 2023|publisher=Folk Radio UK|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}
  • Joseph Shabason, Welcome To Hell - October 20
  • Andy Shauf, Norm - February 10
  • Gabrielle Shonk, Across the Room - February 24{{Cite web|url=https://canadianbeats.ca/2023/01/12/gabrielle-shonk-shares-new-single-people-pleaser/|title=Gabrielle Shonk shares new single, "People Pleaser"|last=Melanson|first=Gabrielle|date=January 12, 2023|publisher=Canadian Beats Media|accessdate=August 30, 2023}}
  • Vivek Shraya, Baby, You're Projecting - May 12{{Cite web|url=https://www.straight.com/just-announced/vivek-shraya-announces-canadian-tour-in-support-of-upcoming-visual-album-baby-youre|title=Vivek Shraya announces Canadian tour in support of upcoming visual album, Baby, You're Projecting|last=Shemesh|first=Yasmine|date=April 4, 2023|publisher=The Georgia Straight|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}
  • Silverstein, Misery Made Me (Deluxe) - April 7{{Cite web|url=https://cincygroove.com/2023/03/23/silverstein-announces-misery-made-me-deluxe-shares-new-single-5-5-at-bogarts/|title=Silverstein Announces Misery Made Me Deluxe, Shares New Single - 5/5 At Bogarts|date=March 23, 2023|publisher=Cincy Groove|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}
  • Skiifall, Woiiyoie Vol. 2 — Intense CityErik Leijon, [https://www.complex.com/music/a/erik-leijon/skiifall-vol2-interview "After Breaking Out in the UK, Skiifall Has Global Goals: 'I Want to Be Worldwide'"]. Complex, May 12, 2023.
  • Dallas Smith, Dallas Smith - October 27{{cite web|url= https://musicrow.com/2023/09/dallas-smith-announces-self-titled-fifth-studio-album/|title= Dallas Smith Announces Self-Titled Fifth Studio Album|first=Steven|last=Boero|date=September 15, 2023|work=Music Row|access-date=September 23, 2023}}
  • Arielle Soucy, Il n'y a rien que je ne suis pasLouis-Philippe Labrèche, [https://lecanalauditif.ca/critiques/arielle-soucy-il-ny-a-rien-que-je-ne-suis-pas/ "Arielle Soucy: Il n’y a rien que je ne suis pas"]. Le Canal Auditif, October 20, 2023.
  • Souldia, Non conventionnel
  • John Southworth, When You're This, This in Love - May 12Timothy Monger, [https://www.allmusic.com/album/when-youre-this-this-in-love-mw0003913962 "When You're This, This in Love"]. AllMusic.
  • Rae Spoon, Not Dead Yet{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/rae_spoon_not_dead_yet_album_review|title=Rae Spoon's 'Not Dead Yet' Dances in the Face of Mortality|last=Baptiste|first=Francis|date=August 9, 2023|magazine=Exclaim!|accessdate=August 9, 2023}}
  • Colin Stetson, When We Were That What Wept for the Sea - May 12{{Cite web|url=https://www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2023/05/03/live-colin-stetson-howard-assembly-room-leeds-02-05-2023/|title=LIVE: Colin Stetson – Howard Assembly Room, Leeds, 02/05/2023|last=Godley|first=Simon|date=May 3, 2023|publisher=God Is In the TV|accessdate=August 30, 2023}}
  • Alexandra Stréliski, Néo-Romance - March 31{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/alexandra_str_liski_details_new_album_n_o-romance|title=Alexandra Stréliski Details New Album 'Néo-Romance'|last=Gregory|first=Allie|date=January 13, 2023|magazine=Exclaim!|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}
  • Sukha, Undisputed

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  • Talk, Lord of the Flies & Birds & Bees - October 20
  • Theory of a Deadman, Dinosaur - March 17{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/theory-of-a-deadman-announces-dinosaur-album-shares-ambulance-visualizer|title=THEORY OF A DEADMAN Announces 'Dinosaur' Album, Shares 'Ambulance' Visualizer|date=January 13, 2023|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}
  • Timber Timbre, Lovage - October 6
  • Shania Twain, Queen of Me - February 3{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/shania-twain-announces-new-album-queen-of-me-and-2023-tour/ |title=Shania Twain Announces New Album Queen of Me and 2023 Tour |work=Pitchfork |date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |author=Torres, Eric}}

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  • U.S. Girls, Bless This Mess - February 24[https://ourculturemag.com/2023/01/10/u-s-girls-announce-new-album-bless-this-mess-share-new-single-futures-bet/ U.S. Girls announce new album 'Bless This Mess', share new single 'Futures Bet']
  • Universal Honey, Dandelion
  • Terry Uyarak, UnnuaqAnthony Boire, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/terry_uyarak_unnuaq_album_review "Terry Uyarak's 'Unnuaq' Offers Warmth When the Sun Cannot"]. Exclaim!, June 20, 2023.

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  • Rufus Wainwright, Folkocracy - June 2
  • Alli Walker, Growing Up - March 10{{cite web|url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/growing-up-p-e-i-country-artist-alli-walker-releases-her-most-personal-album-1.6335548|title=Growing Up: P.E.I. country artist Alli Walker releases her most personal album|first1=Natalie|last1=Lombard|first2=Katie|last2=Kelly|work=CTV News Atlantic|date=March 20, 2023|access-date=May 18, 2024}}
  • Colter Wall, Little Songs - July 14{{cite news|url=https://holler.country/news/breaking/colter-wall-little-songs-new-album-2023-release-date-and-tracklist|title=Colter Wall - Little Songs: New Album 2023 Release Date and Tracklist|work=Holler Country|first=Maxim|last=Mower|date=May 2, 2023|access-date=May 28, 2023}}
  • Wax Mannequin, The Red Brain - April 14{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/wax_mannequin_announces_new_album_the_red_brain_shares_lead_single|title=Wax Mannequin Announces New Album 'The Red Brain,' Shares Lead Single 'The Obelisk'|last=LaPierre|first=Megan|date=December 2, 2022|magazine=Exclaim!|accessdate=December 2, 2022}}
  • Whitehorse, I'm Not Crying, You're Crying - January 13{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/whitehorse_channel_classic_country_on_new_album_im_not_crying_youre_crying|title=Whitehorse Channel Classic Country on New Album 'I'm Not Crying, You're Crying'|last=Slingerland|first=Calum Slingerland|date=September 7, 2022|publisher=Exclaim!|accessdate=September 7, 2022}}
  • Roy Woods, Mixed Emotions - July 28

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  • Zoon, Bekka Ma'iingan

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