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Apparently, I have a cow voice lol.
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#talkingtothecows #learnsomethingnew #partoftheherd #longweekendvibes #albertaskies

May brings flower buds, baby geese, and a boatload of listening hours.

I listen to a lot of music all year long, but as a jury member for the Polaris Music Prize, May is voting month and the music is non-stop. I’ll be playing the couple hundred albums nominated as Canada’s best until I finally cast my ballot. It’s a lot of work, but an absolute pleasure, and a privilege.

As a prize recognizing artistic merit in the musical realm, we explore every genre, and conceptual projects across the spectrum. As art does, a lot of social messages, both strong and subtle, were shared. For whatever reason, trumpets figured largely in the mix this year. And, we heard a lot of instrumental albums ranging from the haunting comfort of The Banff Suite by Frank Horvat and Vicky Chow, to the Nick Schofield’s soothing electric Blue Hour to the wild and wacky Angine de Poitrine raging like wildfire through the underground.

Our first round of votes will determine the official Polaris long list, announced June 11 (@polarismusicprize for updates!)

Through the next month, I’ll be sharing my personal long list of 2026 nominees in my stories (ongoing list below) — a small slice of so much amazing music released by Canadian artists in the last year.

Listen to the clips, dive in to what grabs you, and support the incredible talent we have by sharing and talking about what you love.

Here’s to Canadian artists, and another exciting Polaris year.

@polarismusicprize #canadianmusic #newalbums #newmusic #awards #bestofthebest

@lidopimienta — La Belleza
@ghostfactory403 — Socialist Trash
@cris_derksen — The Visit
@arewenothomefront — Watch It Die
@austra — Chin Up Buttercup
@aquakultre — 1783
@thebeachesband — No Hard Feelings
@tanyatagaq — Saputjiji
@joenolanmusic — Luv in the New World
@iamalexcuba — Índole
@marielbuckley — Strange Trip Ahead
@dead._.bob — Nothing Changes Everything
@ariellesoucy — Passages
@pranatricks — Infiniteness
@sammyvolkov — Songs from the Goodbye Garden
@ruggedshabbo — Fight the Power!
@lukakuplowsky — The Grass Grows, Antonych Grows Росте Антонич, і росте трава
@tamineilsonmusic — Neon Cowgirl
@hirokitanakamusic — Isan
@loukeman —Sd-3

#spring #sunset #quietnight #alberta #robin

What a day to welcome back the daylight.
Happy winter solstice 🌅✨
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#wintersolstice #celebrate #daylight #sunshine #sparrows

Sound on for this symphony!
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“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
~ frank lloyd wright
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#nature #song #lovesong #music #naturalmusic #symphony #naturalsymphony #ice #freezing #icemusic #freezingwater #freezinglake #naturelover #reverence #love #lovethisworld #magic #magicmoments #seasons #bardo #seasonschanging #autumn #winter #winteriscoming #sunset #lake #lakelife #lakelove #alberta @wrighttaliesin

Sound on for this symphony!
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“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
~ frank lloyd wright
.
#nature #song #lovesong #music #naturalmusic #symphony #naturalsymphony #ice #freezing #icemusic #freezingwater #freezinglake #naturelover #reverence #love #lovethisworld #magic #magicmoments #seasons #bardo #seasonschanging #autumn #winter #winteriscoming #sunset #lake #lakelife #lakelove #alberta @wrighttaliesin

Sound on for this symphony!
.
“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
~ frank lloyd wright
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#nature #song #lovesong #music #naturalmusic #symphony #naturalsymphony #ice #freezing #icemusic #freezingwater #freezinglake #naturelover #reverence #love #lovethisworld #magic #magicmoments #seasons #bardo #seasonschanging #autumn #winter #winteriscoming #sunset #lake #lakelife #lakelove #alberta @wrighttaliesin

Sound on for this symphony!
.
“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
~ frank lloyd wright
.
#nature #song #lovesong #music #naturalmusic #symphony #naturalsymphony #ice #freezing #icemusic #freezingwater #freezinglake #naturelover #reverence #love #lovethisworld #magic #magicmoments #seasons #bardo #seasonschanging #autumn #winter #winteriscoming #sunset #lake #lakelife #lakelove #alberta @wrighttaliesin

Yay for Saturday surprises!
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Diamond Jubilee is, hands down, my favourite album. In fact, I’m curious about what future effort may knock it out of that top spot. Not only is immense talent on display, this project just hits right, and I’m so grateful for the feels, vision, time, energy, and collaboration that brought it into existence.
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On this, the day of Cindy Lee’s final show, I unexpectedly received a shirt from her Toronto gig. I couldn’t make it back to catch the show @masseyhall, but this was the best trade for my ticket 💫
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Heartfelt thanks to the Assaly brothers who made it happen 💎💎
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Find Diamond Jubilee here: cindylee.bandcamp.com/album/diamond-jubilee via @superiorviaduct
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Swipe for a sweet little clip of Cindy Lee on stage at Massey Hall.
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#ilovecindylee #diamondjubilee #numberone #bestalbum #favouritealbum #favourite #music #musiclove #livemusic #concert #concertmoments #gig #art #artists #cindylee #darlingofthediskoteque #thankyou #grateful #bestwishes #dreamsofyou #visionsofyou #seeyouinmydreams #🙏 #💎 #💫

Yay for Saturday surprises!
.
Diamond Jubilee is, hands down, my favourite album. In fact, I’m curious about what future effort may knock it out of that top spot. Not only is immense talent on display, this project just hits right, and I’m so grateful for the feels, vision, time, energy, and collaboration that brought it into existence.
.
On this, the day of Cindy Lee’s final show, I unexpectedly received a shirt from her Toronto gig. I couldn’t make it back to catch the show @masseyhall, but this was the best trade for my ticket 💫
.
Heartfelt thanks to the Assaly brothers who made it happen 💎💎
.
Find Diamond Jubilee here: cindylee.bandcamp.com/album/diamond-jubilee via @superiorviaduct
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Swipe for a sweet little clip of Cindy Lee on stage at Massey Hall.
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#ilovecindylee #diamondjubilee #numberone #bestalbum #favouritealbum #favourite #music #musiclove #livemusic #concert #concertmoments #gig #art #artists #cindylee #darlingofthediskoteque #thankyou #grateful #bestwishes #dreamsofyou #visionsofyou #seeyouinmydreams #🙏 #💎 #💫

Yay for Saturday surprises!
.
Diamond Jubilee is, hands down, my favourite album. In fact, I’m curious about what future effort may knock it out of that top spot. Not only is immense talent on display, this project just hits right, and I’m so grateful for the feels, vision, time, energy, and collaboration that brought it into existence.
.
On this, the day of Cindy Lee’s final show, I unexpectedly received a shirt from her Toronto gig. I couldn’t make it back to catch the show @masseyhall, but this was the best trade for my ticket 💫
.
Heartfelt thanks to the Assaly brothers who made it happen 💎💎
.
Find Diamond Jubilee here: cindylee.bandcamp.com/album/diamond-jubilee via @superiorviaduct
.
Swipe for a sweet little clip of Cindy Lee on stage at Massey Hall.
.
#ilovecindylee #diamondjubilee #numberone #bestalbum #favouritealbum #favourite #music #musiclove #livemusic #concert #concertmoments #gig #art #artists #cindylee #darlingofthediskoteque #thankyou #grateful #bestwishes #dreamsofyou #visionsofyou #seeyouinmydreams #🙏 #💎 #💫

#bluejays #baseball #gojaysgo #torontobluejays #mlb #toronto #worldseries #game7isours #lovemybrother #grateful
@f.e.adam
@bluejays
@marlins_man
@katrinaisnice

#bluejays #baseball #gojaysgo #torontobluejays #mlb #toronto #worldseries #game7isours #lovemybrother #grateful
@f.e.adam
@bluejays
@marlins_man
@katrinaisnice

#bluejays #baseball #gojaysgo #torontobluejays #mlb #toronto #worldseries #game7isours #lovemybrother #grateful
@f.e.adam
@bluejays
@marlins_man
@katrinaisnice

#bluejays #baseball #gojaysgo #torontobluejays #mlb #toronto #worldseries #game7isours #lovemybrother #grateful
@f.e.adam
@bluejays
@marlins_man
@katrinaisnice

#bluejays #baseball #gojaysgo #torontobluejays #mlb #toronto #worldseries #game7isours #lovemybrother #grateful
@f.e.adam
@bluejays
@marlins_man
@katrinaisnice

#bluejays #baseball #gojaysgo #torontobluejays #mlb #toronto #worldseries #game7isours #lovemybrother #grateful
@f.e.adam
@bluejays
@marlins_man
@katrinaisnice

#bluejays #baseball #gojaysgo #torontobluejays #mlb #toronto #worldseries #game7isours #lovemybrother #grateful
@f.e.adam
@bluejays
@marlins_man
@katrinaisnice

#bluejays #baseball #gojaysgo #torontobluejays #mlb #toronto #worldseries #game7isours #lovemybrother #grateful
@f.e.adam
@bluejays
@marlins_man
@katrinaisnice

Of all the honours I’ve earned in my lifetime, this one’s excited me most — my first design award.

Architecture and design have been a fascination my whole adult life, and whenever possible I’ve worked at it through projects big and small.

A couple years ago, I was questioning where my path was leading, and turned to school because learning anything always helps. I’ve slowly been working through the U of A’s Residential Interiors program, and submitted my final project from last semester’s lighting course for the 2025 DIDAA awards (Alberta’s interior design org). My project won first place in the student category, and I am thrilled.

Thank you to DIDAA members for the amazing mentorship, support, and professionalism — I can’t wait to work with you as a new member of the board.

Bonus note: I won a door prize at the awards gala — this stunning necklace from local jewellery designer, Mi and Bee. And my swag bag was full of fabulous loot from small Canadian businesses including Pure Anada’s totally lux French lavender hand cream, Moody Bee lip balm, a milk chocolate bar from Peace By Chocolate, and a print named ‘Jenny’ from artist Susannah Bleasby, who works as Susannah Bee.

The print name matched, the print and jewellery colours matched my outfit, and the through line of names with my feline friend Mizzy Bee — coincidence, or the universe aligning for me? Either way, spoiled and grateful 🙏🫶
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#interiordesign #designawards #firstplace #studentsuccess #learning #learnsomethingnew #learnandgrow #designstudent #lighting #lightingdesigns #art #smallbusiness #canadianmade #wip #workinprogress #upwardandonward #yolo #winner #MizzyBee #tuxedocat #catsofinstagram #grateful #synchronicity #theuniversehasmyback #🙏 #✨

Of all the honours I’ve earned in my lifetime, this one’s excited me most — my first design award.

Architecture and design have been a fascination my whole adult life, and whenever possible I’ve worked at it through projects big and small.

A couple years ago, I was questioning where my path was leading, and turned to school because learning anything always helps. I’ve slowly been working through the U of A’s Residential Interiors program, and submitted my final project from last semester’s lighting course for the 2025 DIDAA awards (Alberta’s interior design org). My project won first place in the student category, and I am thrilled.

Thank you to DIDAA members for the amazing mentorship, support, and professionalism — I can’t wait to work with you as a new member of the board.

Bonus note: I won a door prize at the awards gala — this stunning necklace from local jewellery designer, Mi and Bee. And my swag bag was full of fabulous loot from small Canadian businesses including Pure Anada’s totally lux French lavender hand cream, Moody Bee lip balm, a milk chocolate bar from Peace By Chocolate, and a print named ‘Jenny’ from artist Susannah Bleasby, who works as Susannah Bee.

The print name matched, the print and jewellery colours matched my outfit, and the through line of names with my feline friend Mizzy Bee — coincidence, or the universe aligning for me? Either way, spoiled and grateful 🙏🫶
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#interiordesign #designawards #firstplace #studentsuccess #learning #learnsomethingnew #learnandgrow #designstudent #lighting #lightingdesigns #art #smallbusiness #canadianmade #wip #workinprogress #upwardandonward #yolo #winner #MizzyBee #tuxedocat #catsofinstagram #grateful #synchronicity #theuniversehasmyback #🙏 #✨

Of all the honours I’ve earned in my lifetime, this one’s excited me most — my first design award.

Architecture and design have been a fascination my whole adult life, and whenever possible I’ve worked at it through projects big and small.

A couple years ago, I was questioning where my path was leading, and turned to school because learning anything always helps. I’ve slowly been working through the U of A’s Residential Interiors program, and submitted my final project from last semester’s lighting course for the 2025 DIDAA awards (Alberta’s interior design org). My project won first place in the student category, and I am thrilled.

Thank you to DIDAA members for the amazing mentorship, support, and professionalism — I can’t wait to work with you as a new member of the board.

Bonus note: I won a door prize at the awards gala — this stunning necklace from local jewellery designer, Mi and Bee. And my swag bag was full of fabulous loot from small Canadian businesses including Pure Anada’s totally lux French lavender hand cream, Moody Bee lip balm, a milk chocolate bar from Peace By Chocolate, and a print named ‘Jenny’ from artist Susannah Bleasby, who works as Susannah Bee.

The print name matched, the print and jewellery colours matched my outfit, and the through line of names with my feline friend Mizzy Bee — coincidence, or the universe aligning for me? Either way, spoiled and grateful 🙏🫶
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#interiordesign #designawards #firstplace #studentsuccess #learning #learnsomethingnew #learnandgrow #designstudent #lighting #lightingdesigns #art #smallbusiness #canadianmade #wip #workinprogress #upwardandonward #yolo #winner #MizzyBee #tuxedocat #catsofinstagram #grateful #synchronicity #theuniversehasmyback #🙏 #✨

Of all the honours I’ve earned in my lifetime, this one’s excited me most — my first design award.

Architecture and design have been a fascination my whole adult life, and whenever possible I’ve worked at it through projects big and small.

A couple years ago, I was questioning where my path was leading, and turned to school because learning anything always helps. I’ve slowly been working through the U of A’s Residential Interiors program, and submitted my final project from last semester’s lighting course for the 2025 DIDAA awards (Alberta’s interior design org). My project won first place in the student category, and I am thrilled.

Thank you to DIDAA members for the amazing mentorship, support, and professionalism — I can’t wait to work with you as a new member of the board.

Bonus note: I won a door prize at the awards gala — this stunning necklace from local jewellery designer, Mi and Bee. And my swag bag was full of fabulous loot from small Canadian businesses including Pure Anada’s totally lux French lavender hand cream, Moody Bee lip balm, a milk chocolate bar from Peace By Chocolate, and a print named ‘Jenny’ from artist Susannah Bleasby, who works as Susannah Bee.

The print name matched, the print and jewellery colours matched my outfit, and the through line of names with my feline friend Mizzy Bee — coincidence, or the universe aligning for me? Either way, spoiled and grateful 🙏🫶
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#interiordesign #designawards #firstplace #studentsuccess #learning #learnsomethingnew #learnandgrow #designstudent #lighting #lightingdesigns #art #smallbusiness #canadianmade #wip #workinprogress #upwardandonward #yolo #winner #MizzyBee #tuxedocat #catsofinstagram #grateful #synchronicity #theuniversehasmyback #🙏 #✨

Of all the honours I’ve earned in my lifetime, this one’s excited me most — my first design award.

Architecture and design have been a fascination my whole adult life, and whenever possible I’ve worked at it through projects big and small.

A couple years ago, I was questioning where my path was leading, and turned to school because learning anything always helps. I’ve slowly been working through the U of A’s Residential Interiors program, and submitted my final project from last semester’s lighting course for the 2025 DIDAA awards (Alberta’s interior design org). My project won first place in the student category, and I am thrilled.

Thank you to DIDAA members for the amazing mentorship, support, and professionalism — I can’t wait to work with you as a new member of the board.

Bonus note: I won a door prize at the awards gala — this stunning necklace from local jewellery designer, Mi and Bee. And my swag bag was full of fabulous loot from small Canadian businesses including Pure Anada’s totally lux French lavender hand cream, Moody Bee lip balm, a milk chocolate bar from Peace By Chocolate, and a print named ‘Jenny’ from artist Susannah Bleasby, who works as Susannah Bee.

The print name matched, the print and jewellery colours matched my outfit, and the through line of names with my feline friend Mizzy Bee — coincidence, or the universe aligning for me? Either way, spoiled and grateful 🙏🫶
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#interiordesign #designawards #firstplace #studentsuccess #learning #learnsomethingnew #learnandgrow #designstudent #lighting #lightingdesigns #art #smallbusiness #canadianmade #wip #workinprogress #upwardandonward #yolo #winner #MizzyBee #tuxedocat #catsofinstagram #grateful #synchronicity #theuniversehasmyback #🙏 #✨

Of all the honours I’ve earned in my lifetime, this one’s excited me most — my first design award.

Architecture and design have been a fascination my whole adult life, and whenever possible I’ve worked at it through projects big and small.

A couple years ago, I was questioning where my path was leading, and turned to school because learning anything always helps. I’ve slowly been working through the U of A’s Residential Interiors program, and submitted my final project from last semester’s lighting course for the 2025 DIDAA awards (Alberta’s interior design org). My project won first place in the student category, and I am thrilled.

Thank you to DIDAA members for the amazing mentorship, support, and professionalism — I can’t wait to work with you as a new member of the board.

Bonus note: I won a door prize at the awards gala — this stunning necklace from local jewellery designer, Mi and Bee. And my swag bag was full of fabulous loot from small Canadian businesses including Pure Anada’s totally lux French lavender hand cream, Moody Bee lip balm, a milk chocolate bar from Peace By Chocolate, and a print named ‘Jenny’ from artist Susannah Bleasby, who works as Susannah Bee.

The print name matched, the print and jewellery colours matched my outfit, and the through line of names with my feline friend Mizzy Bee — coincidence, or the universe aligning for me? Either way, spoiled and grateful 🙏🫶
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#interiordesign #designawards #firstplace #studentsuccess #learning #learnsomethingnew #learnandgrow #designstudent #lighting #lightingdesigns #art #smallbusiness #canadianmade #wip #workinprogress #upwardandonward #yolo #winner #MizzyBee #tuxedocat #catsofinstagram #grateful #synchronicity #theuniversehasmyback #🙏 #✨

Bittersweet sunrise 🍑💥
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#home #bluecollar #refinerylife #refineryrow #yeg #alberta #sunrise #beautifulday #flawinthedesign @arewenothomefront

Favourite time of year ✨🫶
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#dogdays
#summer
#onthelake
#sebabeach
#alberta
#solitude
#joy
#peace
#grateful
@alexstreliski

Favourite time of year ✨🫶
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#dogdays
#summer
#onthelake
#sebabeach
#alberta
#solitude
#joy
#peace
#grateful
@alexstreliski

#moments
#✨
#harvestmoon
#pursuitracing
#albertalakes
@thecrookedrugs
@sunshinebayyachtclub
@chriscurtola
@markmeier007
#nofilter
#lovethisworld
#grateful

#moments
#✨
#harvestmoon
#pursuitracing
#albertalakes
@thecrookedrugs
@sunshinebayyachtclub
@chriscurtola
@markmeier007
#nofilter
#lovethisworld
#grateful