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"Pretty Girl Era" is a new sing-along anthem from Lu Kala, one of the country's most exciting new girls on the pop block. Every week since I heard a snippet she posted in August, I checked back to see if the single had been officially released, and I'm not the only one. For months, her comments were flooded with fans and other artists begging for a release date. Well, the full-length version of "Pretty Girl Era" is finally here and it does not disappoint. Over a bouncy beat, Kala sings about unlocking her full potential, loving what she sees in the mirror and entering an era of abundant self-love. It's pure pop goodness, with an earworm chorus that will put a new pep in your step. In an email, Kala shared that being in your pretty girl era is more than a physical thing (and applicable to anyone regardless of gender). "It's about loving the human you are no matter what people say to tear you down. I hope people will make 'Pretty Girl Era' the soundtrack of their life and love themselves so much more." — Kelsey Adams

The members of Toronto's Tiger Balme came together "to sing songs they could only sing once they had found each other." Part of their music is fuelled by their shared experiences as Asian artists performing in a growing and changing indie-rock scene in their hometown, which, while still dominated by white musicians, has made inroads in recent years with the emergence of exciting acts like Luna Li, Pantayo, Cutsleeve and more. Last week, Tiger Balme released its debut, self-titled album (produced by The Intro alumni, Paul Chin), featuring an array of sounds ranging from '90s acoustic pop to math rock. But "Saving Face" finds the band moving toward a disco swing, complete with wistful strings and singer Anda Zeng's gorgeously moving vocals. "You know I'm not your favourite daughter/ And I'm not your favourite friend," she sings, perhaps to her family, about being disconnected or lonely during her childhood — familiar to many who grew up feeling like an outsider, both in their homes and in society at large. — Melody Lau

Snotty Nose Rez Kids have been dropping earworm singles for months, and now that their new album I'm Good, HBU? is out, we can finally dig into its searing 23 minutes — and "Hot Planet" is right up there with early favourites "I'm Good" and "Damn Right." A song that juxtaposes the Haisla rap duo's red-hot ascent with the climate burning down, "Hot Planet" has a mid-tempo march on top of an industrial beat, as Darren "Young D" Metz and Quinton "Yung Trybez" Nyce trade verses and themes. "I'm hotter than the grease when my grandma make her bannock/ we hotter than the planet/ we couldn't never planned it," raps Yung Trybez, clever and nimble as ever, later adding: "The system built to burn us now we hotter than a sweat." Snotty Nose Rez Kids have released five albums in as many years, and three of those have hit the Polaris Prize short list — and I'm Good, HBU? is a bit of a victory lap. — Holly Gordon

"Tired of living in the past" — the opening lyric of Busty and the Bass's latest single announces a new era for the beloved soul collective, which has brought a whole roster of singers on board since the recent departure of Nick Ferraro. "All the Things I Couldn't say to You" features six vocalists — Mel Pacifico, Jordan Brown, Christopher Vincent, Michael Simard, Jad Kawas and Alistar Blu — who share the melody and amplify the communal joy that's been this band's trademark since Day 1. It goes without saying that the horns are a treat, but an honorable mention goes to Eric Haynes's keys on this track, which provide momentum, coherence and a rich backdrop of sound. — Robert Rowat

Let's live in some nostalgia for a moment. The year was 2004 and a young record mogul by the name of Sean "P. Diddy" Combs called upon the help of singer-songwriter Mario Winans to create an R&B classic called "I Don't Wanna Know," probably Winans's only certified hit. The song sampled the Fugees' "Ready or Not," which was already a bonafide hit, stamping Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras on the musical map — and that was in 1996. Fast forward 18 years and elements of both songs are found on the new Metro Boomin song, "Creepin'." It's a hint of nostalgia blended with the powerful 808s that have become a staple in Metro's production. And to make this song stand out even more, he recruits 21 Savage to provide the heartache in lyrical form while the Weeknd supplies the notes to soothe your nerves. — Ryan Chung