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Deep Cut – “Christmas Time Is Here”

Diana Krall’s take on the Guaraldi- and Mendelson-penned tune could provide a necessary push for an incorporation of that which is typically only stressed during the holiday season into year-round efforts to take on personal challenges and frightening trends.

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Deep Cut – “Creature”

On a lesser-known EP, Saskatoon-based Close Talker confidently revisit their own first impression in order to reengage with certain thematic elements and develop the subsequent emotional impact.

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Deep Cut – “Warm Blood”

Carly Rae Jepsen’s Emotion was unjustifiably overlooked at this year’s Grammys. “Warm Blood”, the great standout of the album’s second half, is just one of the reasons why.

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Can’t You See This Is (Still) the Land of Confusion?

Genesis’s “Land of Confusion” hit the airwaves almost thirty years ago. When considered beside today’s political developments, it becomes clear that the big single has not lost its punch.

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