Welcome to the ECHO Songwriting Prize, presented by SOCAN. Designed to identify what's next and best in current independent music. Over the last four years, ECHO has recognized some of the most innovative, creative and artistic songs created by Canadian songwriters. This year's nominees were selected by a respected music community panel, listed below. The writer (s) of the winning song receive a $5,000 CDN cash prize.
 
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"Albatross"

Written by Olga Goreas, Kevin Laing, Jace Lasek, Richard White
Performed by The Besnard Lakes


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"Hearts Trompet"

Written by Edo Van Breeman, Bryan Davies, Brennan Saul, John Walsh
Performed by Brasstronaut


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"Odessa"

Written by Daniel Snaith
Performed by Caribou


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"Celestica"

Written by Ethan Kath, Alice Glass
Performed by Crystal Castles


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"Destroyer"

Written by Catherine McCandless, Stephen Ramsay
Performed by Young Galaxy


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