
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 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.

The top 100 Canadian songs of 2024
From dance-floor heaters to cutthroat hip-hop jabs to high-energy sing-alongs, these are the essential songs of the year.

Joni Mitchell's 25 greatest songs, ranked
In honour of the icon's 81st birthday, we're celebrating the best music she's made — so far.

20 unforgettable NPR Tiny Desk concerts by Canadian musicians
From Justin Bieber's at-home performance to Nelly Furtado's dance party, these are the must-watch videos.

Nelly Furtado's 25 best songs, ranked
The pop singer has released timeless hits across her many eras. Here are the songs that rise to the top.

K'naan's reinvention: how the rapper left music behind and became a movie director
The Juno Award winner's debut film made its premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.

5 takeaways from the Tragically Hip's revealing new docuseries
This 4-part documentary, premiering at this year's TIFF, gives fans a comprehensive look at the Canadian band's history.