How Sarah Jane Scouten’s studies in herbalism helped her create a new album
Singer-songwriter Sarah Jane Scouten feels it's important to stay healthy while on tour. To that end, she travels with teas, tinctures and salves for...
The Chat Room: Mark Thackway
From the shimmering opening notes of his first solo recording, many listeners will get a familiar feeling hearing Mark Thackway’s music. One of Toronto’s...
Album reviews: Chris Stapleton, Cat Power, Todd Snider
Chris Stapleton - Higher (Mercury Nashville) Since its emergence as a predominantly rural form of music, country has been in a perpetual identity crisis. Artists...
Ryan Kennedy – ‘Burning Cult’ (official video)
After releasing a series of unplugged music videos this past summer, singer-songwriter Ryan Kennedy is proud to complete the collection with the official music...
‘It was time’: Sylvia Tyson has released her final album
Sylvia Tyson released her brand new album on Nov. 3. It will also be her last. "It was time," she said, of the aptly titled The...
Inn Echo – Hemispheres
Gordy the Moose is back! Watch for a regular pick from his Roots Music Canada virtual mailbox. Inn Echo - Hemispheres (Release date: Sept. 29,...
Kubasonics’ Maria Cherwick releases first single from debut album
Multi award-winning Maria Cherwick is a violinist, violist and fiddler versed in many styles and traditions. Until now, she's perhaps been best-known for her work with...
Land Heart Song’s new single celebrates the changing seasons
Land Heart Song is weaving childhood wonder into musical fun for the whole family on her new song "Green Leaf." This new track follows...
Listen to Miranda Mululland’s Remembrance Day radio play free this weekend only!
Juno-nominated singer-songwriter and musician Miranda Mulholland has created a second multi-disciplinary production based on letters written by Canadians during wartime. Dear Canada - Letters from...
Allison Russell leads the Canadian roots Grammy nominees with 4
Allison Russell, the Montreal-born artist – who launched her career at Vancouver's South Hill Candy Shop, made her first record as a member of...