Parade’s brand of experimental pop-rock shatters boundaries and blurs the lines between improvisation and composition so deeply that every show is a truly unique experience. Parade features Stefan Hegerat (Drums, compositions), Chris Pruden (Synthesizers), Patrick O’Reilly (Guitar) and Laura Swankey (Voice, electronics). Drawing on their diverse backgrounds in jazz, classical, and electronic music, the quartet pushes the boundaries of genre and form by blurring the lines between improvisation and composition to create unique and immersive sonic landscapes. / Instagram

Joyshape is the poetic, experimental dance-pop unit led by Toronto’s Zoë Alexis-Abrams. On their debut album, What’s Already Here, songs unfold in unexpected directions, veering into spacey synths or proggy instrumental passages before wistful melodies return like familiar refrains. Her high, quivering voice has the poised control of Kate Bush, as she winds through yards of ruminative lyrics that recall Joanna Newsom. / Instagram