On Spiral, Tim Lyre maps a memoir of self-rediscovery, with two sides of vulnerability and upliftment, blending African-fusion textures with cinematic storytelling across 16 tracks.

We caught up with Gordi to talk about Broken Social Scene, Play-Doh, and other inspirations behind Like Plasticine.

"As you get a bit older, you tend to wear the scars in the songs…or maybe that’s just me," says the singer and songwriter.