The Co-Conspirators combine folk fact and fiction with The Unreliable ...
In keeping with how the best and most enduring folk songs oblige audiences to take a closer look at history, society, and ourselves, Canadian duo the Co-Conspirators deliver their poignant and riveting new album, The Unreliable Narrators, and its pull-no-punches ...
Ian Robb and James Stephens showcase their musical camaraderie on ...
Declining With Thanks is the latest in a long line of collaborations between Ian Robb and James Stephens. Whether acting as producer for Ian’s trio, Finest Kind, or as bandmates in the quartet Jiig, there’s a mutual admiration between the ...
The Lucky Ones return with new album and single ‘A ...
Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2020, The Lucky Ones have quickly come to be regarded as one of Canada’s finest roots music ensembles. Hailing from the Yukon, the group’s sound is built on a foundation of traditional bluegrass ...
Little Miss Higgins – Three Days On A Page
“Three Days On A Page” is the first single from Little Miss Higgins’ new album The Fire Waltz, which is set for release on March 14, and we here at Roots Music Canada are excited to premiere it here today. The ...
That time James Gordon tried to play Jackson, MI
Already a singer-songwriter, author, musical theatre performer and politician, James Gordon can add one more item to his resume: Roots Music Canada columnist. He’s graciously offered to share some entertaining stories with us from his lengthy career in the arts. ...
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Famer Shirley Eikhard has a brand ...
Renowned singer-songwriter Shirley Eikhard is back in the spotlight with her latest album, On My Way To You, and its new single, “Anything Is Possible.” The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame member is showcasing 12 new songs that underscore her ...
Dany Horovitz has written a mended heart song with ‘Moving ...
Canadian folk-rock artist Dany Horovitz captures that moment when you realize time heals on his joyful debut single, “Moving On.” The lead single in advance of Dany’s forthcoming debut album, Free Times, due early this year, “Moving On” takes the ...
Raine Hamilton’s new album about mountains will have you seeing ...
Brave Land, the new release from singer-songwriter Raine Hamilton, is a concept album about mountains. The majestic summits were not familiar to Raine until they started touring across Canada. “What I know most deeply is the flat, vulnerable land of ...
Lionel Doe reflects on creating the new So Dirty the ...
There comes a time in one’s life when it is necessary to reach a little deeper, sometimes to find a purpose, to find one’s voice, to perhaps find courage, or to rekindle a passion. At this moment, there are friends ...
Canadian folk singer-songwriter Faeya explores resilience and vulnerability on ‘Brave ...
Vulnerable and raw, riveting and real, multi-talented Canadian folk singer-songwriter Faeya explores resilience and perseverance with the release of her new single, “Brave Obsession.” As one third of her most recent EP release, The Blue Period: Volume 1, the Toronto-based ...