La Force? Isn’t that the mesmerising solo project of Ariel Engle – a woman who has spent more than a decade as one of Canada’s most sought-after musical collaborators? Yes, indeed. And her new album is a real treasure trove of delights, taking in everything from wonky and spectral R&B to haunted pop. It also has a rare kind of intimacy, which only pulls you further into her world – a world in which the human condition is laid bare for your inspection. Fab. DP

Released 29 September on Secret City Records