The second studio album from this PEI five-piece, Proof of Life is an indie-pop album that feels perfect for one of Winnipeg’s famously sunny winter afternoons. This is an album full of guitar-driven songs that range from urgently upbeat (like the title track) to restrained and cinematic, like “Toothache.” Coyote is unafraid to wear their influences on their sleeve. In their press release, they cite LCD Soundsystem as a band that has had a big impact on their sound, which can clearly be heard on tracks such as “Your House.” Less intentional perhaps, is the undeniable parallel between Josh Carter’s voice and Bono’s, which, coupled with the anthemic nature of Coyote’s songs, makes the U2 comparison seem natural. Although there isn’t necessarily a standout track here, the songs on Proof of Life are full and lively, and more robust than those on their debut album Tracks, which is enough to leave me excited for whatever they will come out with next. (Fountain Pop Records, wearecoyote.ca) Danielle Marion