It's all gold. Ridiculously challenging to narrow it down, but ultimately faves this year are: Prado, Devours, Bachelor, Fake Fruit, Cartel Madras, Mykki Blanco, ExMiranda, Tush, Remi Wolf, Status/Non-Status, Bookclub, New Chance, Missy D.

Artists to keep an eye on in the new year:
Gadfly
Cyrus Jordan
Lilex

Sound of the City: https://www.createastir.ca/guides/sound-of-the-city