Melody Lau

Producer, CBC Music

Melody Lau is a Toronto-based writer for CBC Music. She can be found on Twitter @MelodyLamb or email melody.lau@cbc.ca.

Latest from Melody Lau

5 things to know about Swag, Justin Bieber's new album

Justin Bieber has finally returned with a new album, Swag — his first full-length record since 2021's Justice. 

Get to know the 10 albums nominated for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize

Bibi Club, Nemahsis, Yves Jarvis and more have landed on this year’s list.

Summer 2025 album guide: 15 new releases you need to hear

Featuring music from the Beaches, Aysanabee, Mac DeMarco, Bambii, Kathleen Edwards, Kardinal Offishall and more.

Spring 2025 album guide: 16 new releases you need to hear

Featuring music from Jessie Reyez, Finn Wolfhard, Lights, Pup, Shub and more.

The best Canadian musicians, from 2000 to the present

From Nelly Furtado and Avril Lavigne to Drake and the Weeknd, music by these artists has soundtracked the last 25 years.

Sum 41's 10 best songs, ranked

A look back at the Ajax, Ont., band's career, which included pop-punk hits that defined the 2000s.

5 takeaways from the Weeknd's new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow

Easter eggs include a David Lynch credit and a House of Balloons connection.

22 Canadian albums we can't wait to hear in 2025

Including exciting new releases from Tate McRae, the Weeknd, Blond:ish, Destroyer and more.

Canadian songs turning 20 in 2025: from Jully Black, Daniel Powter, Martha Wainwright and more

CDs were over, iPods were in, and these songs helped define 2005.

Céline Dion, Allison Russell and more: 10 musicians who shaped 2024

How Jeremy Dutcher, Kaytranada and other Canadian artists made waves this year.