In the Key of C: 3 new Ontario songs you need to hear

Every day, musicianswrite, record and release new music in Ontario. On CBC Radio One's In the Key of C,we try to highlight some of our favouritesin a weekly column.

Host Craig Norris spoke with CBC Kitchener-Waterloo's Amanda Grant this week about her top music picks, from a sister act folk duoto 80sinspired synth pop.

You can hear the show live every Saturday evening at 5 p.m. ET on CBC Radio One.In the Key of Ccan be heard across the province, except for in the GTA. Hamilton listeners can hear thesegment in the audio player.

Here are Amanda's toppicks:

Mayhemingways - Hunter Street Blues

Peterborough folk-duo Mayhemingwaysis a bandthatdespite consisting of only two playershas a full sound, hearkening back to earlier days when music was sung in dustytaverns.

Frontman Benj Rowland switches between accordion, banjo and guitar, with Josh Fewings supporting him on drums.

The bandisgetting ready to release its first full-length album in the spring, but here is a taste of what the band has to offer for while you wait.

Watch this live video of Mayhemingways performing "Hunter Street Blues,"a single off of the new album, and an ode to the main drag in Peterborough.

AA Wallace - Success

When you hear this track titled "Success"it won't come as a surprise that Toronto's AA Wallace lists New Order among his influences.

There is a serious 80s vibe in his music. It's synth driven,cheeky, and boasts a vocal delivery that brings Montreal duo Chromeo to mind.

Wallace is touring Ontario in March, so watch out for him in London, Sudbury and Peterborough in the coming weeks.

The Lifers - Three Sheets to the Wind

Guelph sisters Anita and Elivia Cazzola released their debut full-length album this week.

The pair perform together as The Lifers, playing with close harmonies and nuance in their vocal delivery that makes their songs both charming and captivating.

The sisters recorded their new album titled Out and Inon the shores of Colpoys Bay on the Bruce Peninsulaand they say that the landscape was integral to the tone and feel of the album.

With that in mind, have a listen to The Lifers with "Three Sheet to the Wind."