Melody Lau

Producer, CBC Music

Melody Lau is a Toronto-based writer for CBC Music. She can be found on Twitter @MelodyLamb or email [email protected].

Latest from Melody Lau

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.

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.