"I can't do everything," confesses Rufus Wainwright. "A large part of making a record is letting go, and thinking of the song as a song and...
Sad songs say so much. Delivered unto chilly Winnipeg by Via Rail earlier in the day, David Olney looked every bit the part of a travelling...
He sings deceptively simple songs with a thick Scottish accent, using almost exclusively Canadian landscapes. Like country blues legend Miss...
This five-song EP hints at the considerable promise of Edmonton sextet Chevrolet Bar. Armed with crunchy guitars, a roaring B3 organ and lay...
A meeting of roots duo Zubot and Dawson, with veteran jazz trumpeter Kevin Turcotte and crossover bassist Andrew Downing has resulted in an...
The relationship between geography and musical inclination frays considerably when listening to the Burt Neilson Band. Formed in Thunder Bay...
Calling on members of Barenaked Ladies to support the resurrection of cult British band Lilac Time should come as no surprise to fans of Ste...
Geography can often play a deceptive role in explaining the music made by an individual. Though obviously influenced by his recent time spen...
Following the break-up of the Rankin Family a few years back, principal songwriter Jimmy has released his first solo record. From the punchy...
Journeyman Canadian folkie Brent Titcomb is a well-respected guitarist and songwriter that incorporates world music influences into his late...
Australians aren't renowned for their indie folk pop trios, so here's one to take notice of. Fronted by two sisters (Donna and Vikki Simpson...
Classy Vancouver quintet, Tango Paradiso has recorded a debut well worth investigating. Led by ace bandoneonist Douglas Schmidt, the ensembl...
This record of duets featuring accordion and piano is a sublime mix of English and Swedish folk songs. Playing with confidence and sensitivi...
If nothing else, the charm of song titles like "Ear Falls, Ont.," "Experience Brian Connelly" and "Your Ass is Lame" is enough to warrant my...
Sunny hippy-rock quartet Invisible Inc. write catchy songs that charm. With CSNY/Beach Boys-style vocal harmonies, jammy '70s grooves, and a...
To commemorate the 60th birthday of the most important American songwriter of the 20th century, roots label Red House has assembled an acous...
At 22, jazz vocalist Jane Monheit has, no matter how unlikely, endured the heartbreak and romance that populates the lyrics of great jazz st...
Lenni Jabour's recent live recording proves that compelling songwriting and a spirited delivery are at the core of most great pop records. T...
Alt-country devotees ought to rejoice over the release of Tim Easton's solo debut. Backed by three-quarters of Wilco - bassist John Stirrat,...
On this sophomore effort, Boston's Reach the Sky continues to hone the brand of melodic East Coast hardcore that they first explored on thei...
