Inspiration for the songs in today’s first hour (according to the artists) comes from the poetry of Emily Dickinson, grieving the loss of a deep connection, a classic Australian album, one of the most beautiful areas of a Nova Scotian province, bad timing, breaking the bonds of conformity, concern for the climate crisis, and more. Here is the playlist:

Boundary Road – All Our Exes Live in Texas

I Felt a Funeral, in My Brain – Andrew Bird ft. Phoebe Bridgers

Anything You Like – Winten

Been So Good, Been So Far – Tim Rogers & The Twin Set

South Shore – Moira & Claire

To the Edge – Nigel Wearne ft. Lauren Housley

Well Again – Full Power Happy Hour

Silverbird – Sea Swallow

Smoke and Mirrors – Beckah Amani

Solitary Dreaming – Isabel Rumble

House to House – Matt Andersen

Above: Winten’s ‘Anything You Like’ single cover photography by Ilsa Wynne-Hoelscher Kidd