Toronto, ON

Formerly a stalwart of Halifax’s indie scene, Mint Records band Heaven For Real pairs oddball pop and art-rock with a sophisticated ease. Recent EP Sweet Rose Green Winter Desk Top Tell This Side Autumn Of The Fighter Hot In A Cool Way combines jangling guitar, cooed falsetto and almost jazz-like instrumental playfulness. The group’s second full-length is due later this year — you might just get a sneak preview during Sled Island.