Our top stories of 2022
It’s that time of the year again: time to look back at the most-read Roots Music Canada articles of the year. And if each year’s top 10 list can be seen as something of a statement about the kind of ...
Mike Bern gives thanks for life on ‘Grateful Sun’
Through good times and bad, hot and cold, dazzling and dim, there is one constant on this giant rock we call earth – the sun. In Mike Bern’s newest single, “Grateful Sun,” the award-winning artist pays homage to that which ...
4 shows at the Rogue Folk Club to get you ...
The Rogue Folk Club is starting the year strong with four fantastic performances lined up in January, so you won’t have to wait long for your next musical fix. The Rogue is offering tickets for both in-person and online livestream ...
Ottawa’s Christine Graves goes her own way on ‘Bend The ...
When trying to navigate this crazy life, it’s common to want to bend the rules rather than walk a straight path. Ottawa folk artist Christine Graves captures the frustration and acceptance of living an unconventional existence with her new single ...
Ryan Wayne’s new single is a farewell letter to John ...
Accomplished Americana/roots-rock singer-songwriter Ryan Wayne, best-known for his time with the award-winning, much-loved Toronto band Warped 45s, has released “Wherever You Land,” the first single from his upcoming debut album Crow Amongst The Sparrows. “Wherever You Land” is a tender-hearted ...
Heather’s holiday love letter to the Roots Music Canada community ...
It’s become a tradition here at Roots Music Canada for me to take a moment on Christmas Eve to thank everyone who contributes to this website, and to reflect on the year that’s gone by. Today marks my fifth edition ...
Hamilton blues artist André Bisson is in a total funk ...
Sometimes we just don’t realize what we really have until it’s gone. This well-known truism gives award-winning singer-songwriter André Bisson the foundation for his funky, driving new single, “Missing You.” The first taste of the Hamilton-based artist’s ninth album, The ...
Nunavut artist Looee releases an Inuktitut language Christmas EP
There aren’t a lot of Inuktitut Christmas songs. Working on remedying that, Inuk artist Looee has released a new Christmas EP titled Quamakuluit, which translates to “lovely lights” in English. “I wanted to release joyful singing and something positive … to ...
See the new video for ‘Bring the Children Home’ – ...
Over the past couple of years, the horrors of Residential Schools have once again been brought to public attention. But with time, public interest has again begun to fade. Michael Etherington is bringing Indigenous peoples back into focus with his ...
Jason Schneider gives Art Bergmann his due with The Longest ...
Art Bergmann is often regarded as a punk rock icon, but his songcraft appeals to fans of many genres. Those fans include at least two journalists often associated with roots music: Roots Music Canada’s Heather Kitching and Jason Schneider. Jason ...