Propelled by raw lyricism and earthy production, Dylan Ireland’s debut solo album Every Other Night is a powerful statement from an artist ready to carve out new folk-rock terrain. The Peterborough, Ontario-based singer/songwriter has already made his mark on the […]
Acclaimed Vancouver singer/songwriter, poet and playwright Rodney DeCroo has released a new video for the song “Like Jacob When He Felt The Angel’s Touch” directed by Eden Munro in Edmonton. The song is one of the standouts on DeCroo’s seventh full-length […]
With its skillful blend of infectious folk-pop and incisive lyrics, Nancy Laberge’s new album When We Were Friends firmly establishes an important new voice in Canadian music. Many Albertans are already familiar with the Calgary-based singer/songwriter through her past efforts, […]
Since first planting roots within the Canadian music scene in 2011, Ken Yates has steadily grown a reputation as one of the country’s brightest singer/songwriters. His sound offers the complete package—unforgettable melodies, emotionally charged storytelling, and top-notch guitar chops—all gloriously […]
Experimentation is the lifeblood of any artist. But occasionally they experience moments when everything comes into focus, and suddenly they have opened a door to a limitless creative future. Christina Martin has reached that point on her fifth album, It’ll […]
Keith Richards has got nothing on the Hag. At 73, and recently beating lung cancer, Merle just keeps doing what he’s always done, making great records. And as the title of this latest effort suggests, he isn’t about to change […]
When Hollywood wants to do something country-themed, it almost inevitably turns to T-Bone Burnett to get the music right. The Oscar-nominated and multiple Grammy Award-winning producer has scored such films as Walk The Line, Cold Mountain, and several by the […]
I told Greg [Keelor] already that I think the decision to make this a double album was the right one. It’s much more engaging this way, rather than having to sit through 80 solid minutes. We felt that way too. […]
Here’s part of my recent conversation with Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor about the band’s brand new double album, The Things We Left Behind. To read the full transcript, go to Heartbreak Trail. Part 2 with Jim Cuddy to follow. Enjoy! […]
In a career now approaching four decades, Emmylou Harris has done nearly everything an artist in the roots music field could ever hope to do, from sustaining a career in the face of Nashville’s constantly changing trends, to collaborating with […]
