Combining culture, history, legacy, and tradition, Indigenous artist Nadjiwan has outdone himself with his latest album Star Nation. Nadjiwan, the stage name of Toronto singer, songwriter, and producer Marc Meriläinen, released Star Nation on May 28th, via Heading North Music, a project certainly not short on ambition. The record’s ten songs show an artist who’s not intimidated in getting a little adventurous when it comes to playing modern rock. You combine that with some traditional elements, influenced by Meriläinen’s background and upbringing, and you get a rock album that’s bursting with innovation. Music and storytelling are cornerstones of Indigenous culture, which is part of what makes Star Nation such a memorable listening experience. A lot of the lyrical themes and song ideas on ...