A look at this year’s top releases with links to the artist's website.

Tanya Tagaq Gillis, Auk/Blood
The sophomore album by Nunavut’s throat-singing sensation is rich with horns, strings, beats and, of course, her characteristic from-the-gut hums and grunts. Recorded in Whitehorse, Calgary and Spain, the album features hip-hop artist Buck 65 and Faith No More’s Mike Patton.

Leanne Goose, Anywhere
The Inuvik-born songstress and self-proclaimed “Arctic rocker” debuts her sweet-yet-strong voice, which glides between soulful torch songs and guitar-riffing rock.

Hungry Hill, Ride
Old-time twangy bluegrass is the order of the day for this B.C.-Yukon band. Employing banjos, mandolins and fiddles, the down-home sound will leave you lonesome yet warmed.

Priscilla’s Revenge, Roadworthy
The second full-length album by this Yellowknife-based trio is a hearty helping of old-fashioned rock-blues, exploring classic themes of lost love, regret and road-trip revelations.

Tulita Dene Drummers, Drum Songs of Yahts’ule-Shutagotine Mountain Dene
This 10-member Tulita, NWT troupe drums and chants the songs inspired by the historic spiritual leader Yahts’ule. The album throbs – mournfully, joyfully, steadily – for 70 minutes of primal pleasure.

Dawson City Music Festival/CBC, 50-30
This two-disc compilation is a nod to 50 years of CBC broadcasting in the Yukon and 30 years of Dawson’s legendary fest. It features live performances by notable acts like Jill Barber and Fred Eaglesmith, as well as homegrown Yukon musicians.