top 52 montreal songs of 2024 marie davidson, colin stetson kaytranada

The Top 52 Montreal Songs of 2024

Tracks by Marie Davidson, Colin Stetson and Kaytranada are among our favourite local songs of the year.

10. Population II “R.B.”

(French, April 19, Bonsound)

The sound of a track that was nearly earmarked as the trio’s last album’s lead single, but stands monstrously tall on its own.

9. Skiifall “Problems”

(English, October 9, Peoples Champ)

The sound of Skiifall taking a break from rap and going full reggae, and making the transition seamlessly.

8. Les cowboys fringants “La fin du show”

(French, April 25, La Tribu)

The sound of one of Quebec’s foremost poets delivering his dizzying, extravagant swan song.

7. Gayance, Magi Merlin and Funkywhat “Collect$$$Save”

(English, October 8, Rhythm Section International)

The sound of three Montreal artists teaming up for a ferocious barn-burner of a club track.

6. Safia Nolin “pizzaghetti”

(French, October 18, Gladiateur Sourire)

The sound of Safia Nolin making an emotionally stirring ode to her beloved Golden Retriever.

5. Gulfer “Cherry Seed”

(English, February 28, Topshelf)

The sound of Montreal’s dearly departed emo rockers reminding listeners of their pop songwriting chops.

4. Bibi Club “L’île aux Bleuets”

(French, May 10, Secret City)

The sound of Adèle and Nico turning a song about a barely-accessible island on a lake in the Laurentians into one of this year’s finest indie pop bops.

3. Yoo Doo Right “Eager Glacier”

(Instrumental, November 8, Mothland)

The sound of one expertly-oiled machine of an experimental krautrock song.

2. Corridor “Jump Cut”

(French, April 26, Bonsound/Sub Pop)

The sound of a jaunty, psychedelic post-punk tune, with a kaleidoscopic music video to match.

1. Kaytranada feat. Childish Gambino “Witchy”

(English, June 7, RCA)

The sound of magic being made when one of Montreal’s biggest musical exports and one of entertainment’s most brilliant minds team up.


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