advertisement
Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
advertisement
Popular
Latest News
advertisement
BILLBOARD CANADA FYI
A weekly briefing on what matters in the music industry
By signing up you agree to Billboard Canada’s privacy policy.
advertisement
advertisement
Courtesy Photo
Justin Bieber
FYI September
New & Upcoming Canadian Albums: Justin Bieber Delivers 'Swag II,' Joni Mitchell Explores Her Jazz Side
Plus, new albums by Anne Murray, Connie Kaldor, JayWood and Altered By Mom. Check out the full calendar here.
1h
This week's new Canadian albums includes a global pop superstar's sequel album, alongside releases from two music icons.
Leading the way, with virtually no advance notice, is Justin Bieber's Swag II, the sequel to Swag, the album he released back in July. That record debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, and its R&B focus led it to No. 1 on the Top R&B Albums chart, but reports suggest the sequel is more pop-focused. It certainly enhances Bieber's return to the spotlight after a significant absence.
Today's new releases include a keenly anticipated collection from Joni Mitchell. The groundbreaking artist has long been influenced by jazz, and that is showcased on Joni's Jazz, described as a definitive collection chronicling the influence of the genre on her career. It is a massive 8 LP vinyl box set and 4 CD collection. Toronto station JAZZFM 91 explores it in depth here.
advertisement
Another eagerly awaited release from a Canadian legend is Here You Are, from Anne Murray. It is a collection of 11 newly found, unreleased songs from the much-loved songbird.
Also out this week is Wide Open Spaces, from award-winning veteran folk singer-songwriter Connie Kaldor, acclaimed rapper JayWood's Leo Negro, Better by Toronto alt-rock band Altered By Mom, Short Stories from jazz vocalist and composer Don Macdonald and Answer Me Smartass, from Calgarian art-pop artist Celogen.
Here is the full release calendar:
August
27: Octoberman, Chutes (Ishmalia Records)
29: The Beaches, No Hard Feelings (AWAL)
29: Bryan Adams, Roll With The Punches (Bad Records)
29: Lhasa Petik, THYMIA (Friends of Friends)
29: Ron Sexsmith, Hangover Terrace
September
5: Anne Murray, Here You Are
5: Joni Mitchell, Joni’s Jazz
5: Guilhem, A Good One
5: Altered by Mom, Better
5: JayWood, Leo Negro (Royal Mountain Records/ Captured Tracks)
5: Don Macdonald, Short Stories
5: Connie Kaldor, Wide Open Spaces
advertisement
5: Celogen, Answer Me Smartass
5: Cecilia Kang, The Han and Heung Odyssey (Albany Records)
11: Lauren Ash, Call Me When You Get This
12: Camilla Sparksss, ICU Run (On The Camper Records)
12: Jordan Armstrong, This Engine
12: Peter Campbell, Haunted Melody
12: Handsome Tiger, Diaspora II
12: Carson McHone, Pentimento (Merge Records)
12: Justin Karas, Flowers Wild Abound
12: Lynn Jackson, Mirrors (Busted Flat)
12: Jordan Armstrong, This Engine
12: David Occhipinti, Camera Lucida (Elastic Recordings)
16: The Blue, So Look At The Bright Side
19: Headstones, BURN ALL THE SHIPS
19: Yukon Blonde, Friendship & Rock 'n' Roll (Dine Alone)
19: Daniel James McFadyen, Back To The Country
19: Dun-Dun Band - Pita Parka, Pt. II : Nim Egduf (We Are Busy Bodies)
19: Mappe Of, Afterglades ( Paper Bag Records)
19: Matt Patershuk, DOG. TIGER. HORSES. (Black Hen Music)
19: Jon Stancer, Are We Not Here For Fun? (Weeeee! Records)
19: Afternoon Bike Ride, Running With Scissors (Friends of Friends)
19: Sarah McLachlan, Better Broken ( Concord Records)
19: Josh Ross, Later Tonight (UMC)
26: Coeur de Pirate, Cavale
26: Sloan, Based on the Best Seller
26: Absolute Losers, In The Crowd (Paper Bag)
advertisement
26: The Young Novelists, These Dark Canyons
26: Scott Hardware, Overpass
26: Beta Trip, Superette (Having Fun)
26: The Bapti$, Pop Cult(ure)
October
3: Robert Adam, Governed by the Seasons
3: Laura Hickli, dark secrets
3: The Penske File, Reprieve (Stomp Records)
9: Babygirl, Stay Where It's warm (Arts & Crafts)
9: Vivek Shraya, New Models
10: The Besnard Lakes, The Besnard Lakes Are the Ghost Nation (Full Time Hobby)
10: Valley Voice, Stars, Engines (Elastic Recordings)
10: Great Lake Swimmers, Caught Light
15: Brodie Christ, Big Feelings
16: Fredy V & The Foundation, No Tribe No I
advertisement
17: The Barr Brothers, Let It Hiss (Secret City)
17: bbno$, S/T
17: Rachel Bobbitt, Swimming Towards the Sand (Fantasy)
17: Oranje, In Irons
17: Royal Wood, Dear John (Cordova Bay Records)
17: Beauts, Marigolds
17: Alix Fernz, Symphonie publicitaire sous influence
17: Terra Lightfoot - Home Front (Sonic Unyon)
17: Larker, Romanticide
21: The Boojums, S/T (Having Fun/We Are Busy Bodies)
24: Ark Identity, Deluxe Nightmare
24: Julianna Riolino, Echo In The Dust
24: John Borra, Last Dance at The E Room
24: Begonia, Fantasy Life (Birthday Cake Records)
24: Jerry Leger, Waves Of Desire (DevilDuck Records)
24: Jory Nash, The Light Still Shines On The Main
24: The Strumbellas, Burning Bridges Into Dust (Glassnote Records)
29: Evan Redsky, THE LANGUAGE OF FISHERMEN
31: Shad, Start Anew (Secret City Records)
November
1: SHEBAD, Music is the Answer (Stripped)
7: Jade Lemac, It's Always At Night (Warner Music Canada)
7: Niall Mutter, Silver
7: Crasher, Odditi Populaire
7: Peter Katz, Everything Unfolding
12: Rise Carmine, Come In Closer (Paper Bag Records)
14: Austra, Chin Up Buttercup (Pink Fizz/Domino)
January 2026
30: Softcult, When A Flower Doesn’t Grow, (Easy Life Records)
keep readingShow less
advertisement
Popular
advertisement
Published by ARTSHOUSE MEDIA GROUP (AMG) under license from Billboard Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation.
advertisement