Holly Gordon

Producer, CBC Music

Holly Gordon is a Halifax-based journalist and digital producer for CBC Music. She can be found on Twitter @hollygowritely or email holly.gordon@cbc.ca

Latest from Holly Gordon

Céline Dion, Allison Russell and more: 10 musicians who shaped 2024

How Jeremy Dutcher, Kaytranada and other Canadian artists made waves this year.

The top 100 Canadian songs of 2024

From dance-floor heaters to cutthroat hip-hop jabs to high-energy sing-alongs, these are the essential songs of the year.

6 must-hear songs from Shawn Mendes's new album, Shawn

From 'Who I Am' to 'Heart of Gold,' the pop star goes folk on several soul-searching tracks.

Joni Mitchell's 25 greatest songs, ranked

In honour of the icon's 81st birthday, we're celebrating the best music she's made — so far.

Yo-Yo Ma's surprising Canadian connections

In honour of his birthday, we look at 7 ways the American cellist is tied to his northern neighbour.

Nelly Furtado's 25 best songs, ranked

The pop singer has released timeless hits across her many eras. Here are the songs that rise to the top.

An introduction to Jeremy Dutcher's hopeful Polaris-shortlisted album, Motewolonuwok

The artist from Tobique First Nation combines Wolastoqey and English for an album that forges a path forward.

6 Acadian artists to listen to right now

From a Grammy-winning Louisiana group to a rapper and pop-punk quartet all hailing from Clare, N.S. — these are the artists to add to your playlist.

How a duet album with friends helped Orville Peck return to music

After taking a break to focus on his mental and physical health, the Canadian country singer is back with a star-studded release featuring Allison Russell, Margo Price, Kylie Minogue and more.

An introduction to Elisapie's stunning Polaris-shortlisted album, Inuktitut

The singer from Salluit, Que., translated classic hits from Blondie, Metallica, Cyndi Lauper and more into Inuktitut