“Night Danger (Lovers Mix)” by iskwē

One of the best livestreams I've seen over the last year was iskwē performing with a small string section, so I was very happy to see the news about The Stars. The new EP sees her backed by a trio of piano, violin, and cello, with “reimagined” songs off her last album acākosīk, featuring new arrangements.
Upon first listen, “Night Danger (Lovers Mix)” — where she’s backed by the FILMharmonic Orchestra — sent actual chills down my spine, so I can’t wait for the album to come out March 5th, with a special livestream the night before. - Kirk

“Stories” by Sarah Neufeld

Sticking with the “gorgeous strings” genre, Sarah Neufeld (long-time member of Arcade Fire and founding member of Bell Orchestre) released the first single to her upcoming album Detritus last week.
”Stories” is a ghostly, sprawling song that “compels us to face the stories we’ve told ourselves that we can no longer believe.”
Drift away with the song below, and look for the album on May 14. - Kirk

“Quiet” by Megan Nash

First off, “The Best of Intentions” is my favourite backing band name in recent memory.
Second, if you need a “Parking Lot Approved workout”, then Megan Nash has you covered with the brand new video for her song “Quiet”, which would provide a perfect soundtrack for those exercises. - Kirk

“Big Lies” by Alex Little & The Suspicious Minds

Vancouver’s Alex Little and the Suspicious Minds released their latest single “Big Lies” last week, and I dare you to listen to this song and not have it stuck in your head for the rest of the day.
Hopefully this new single, along with a few released last year, indicate a new album from the group sooner rather than later!

- Kirk