The Top 52 Montreal Songs of 2022

Marci, Kaytranada, Pierre Guitard

The Top 52 Montreal Songs of 2022

With the return of live shows and festivals, tons of great local artists and their fresh tracks jumped onto our radar in 2022.

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Braids (The Top 52 Montreal Songs of 2022)

40. Chiara Savasta, “Bike Rides”

The sound of bittersweet nostalgia for a lost summertime love, in the form of a gorgeous, shimmering bedroom pop track.

39. Ghostly Kisses, “Heartbeat”

The sound of walking around the Plateau at nighttime to an ambient microhouse soundtrack.

38. Patrick Watson feat. la Force, “Height of the Feeling”

The sound of two of Montreal’s biggest musical talents joining forces (no pun intended) to bewitching effect.

37. Shaina Hayes, “Mud”

The sound of waking up to a snowy day outdoors, all while you stay cozy in your 3 1/2 apartment with a heated blanket and warm cup of Joe.

36. Emma Beko, “Happiest”

The sound of walking around town looking confident and self-assured, but really being “the happiest and saddest at the same time,” as the song’s video puts it.

35. NOBRO, “Eat Slay Chardonnay”

The sound of a Friday night rallying cry being turned into a rollicking 93-second punk anthem.

34. Les Shirley, “Random Call”

The sound of our November cover stars (including two members of the aforementioned NOBRO) playing a power pop stomper that would make Ric Ocasek look down from the sky smiling.

33. Suray Sertin, “Midnight Delivery”

The sound of someone spinning at the coolest late-night Mile End party you can find.

32. Braids, “Retriever”

The sound of nine-and-a-half minutes’ worth of lush soundscapes from a band who know a thing or two about making those kinds of songs.

31. Lou Phelps, “Touché”

The sound of walking into a loft party feeling like the most important person in the room.