Heard Before the Herd is your disconnect from the radio, playing seemingly the same song on repeat without end. Plus, it’s a chance to discover up-and-coming Canadian talent that should definitely have a place on your iPod

Looking for new iPod tunes? This week’s Heard Before the Herd features the sounds of Said the Whale, Austra, Japandroids, Justin Rutledge and Sandman Viper Command