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- ↑ "The Sound of September 2021: This Month's Essential New Releases". Exclaim! , September 14, 2021.
- ↑ Allie Gregory, "Here's the 2022 Polaris Music Prize Long List". Exclaim! , June 14, 2022.
- ↑ Nick Krewen, "DJ and performer Myst Milano brings ‘Shapeshyfter’ debut album to life at Lavender Creek cabaret". Toronto Star , March 23, 2022.
- ↑ Richard Trapunski, "The Garrison comes back to life with a Cadence Weapon concert". Now , September 29, 2021.
- ↑ Calum Slingerland, "Mind Bath and myst milano. Drop Confident Collab 'No Atlas'". Exclaim! , October 28, 2021.
- ↑ "2024 Polaris Music Prize long list: the Beaches, Tobi, Elisapie, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and more". CBC Music, June 11, 2024.
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