Reviews
54.40 (2009)
Northern Soul
Atmospheric pop/rock on tenth album from big-sounding and evocative power pop quartet 54.40, who, while huge in their homeland, are little known outside their native Canada
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (2009)
Swinging from the Chains of Love
Superbly-packaged compilation album from Band-influenced Canadian group Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, who mix folk, blues and country to impressive effect
Bruce Cockburn (2011)
Small Source of Comfort
Evocative and powerful latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn, influenced partially by his travels through several war-torn countries
Bruce Cockburn (2017)
Bone on Bone
Lyrical, politically-conscious first album in six years from much acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn (2019)
Crowing Ignites
Surprisingly all instrumental latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter and political activist Bruce Cockburn
Buffy Sainte-Marie (2018)
Medicine Songs
Fantastic new album from Buffy Sainte-Marie which combines both unreleased songs with new versions of old songs
Catherine MacLellan (2008)
Church Bell Blues
Sparsely satisfying second album from Canadian singer-songwriter Catherine MacLellan, who seems set to make big waves in the future
Catherine MacLellan (2011)
Silhouette
Sensual country/folk on fourth album from talented Canadian singer-songwriter, Catherine MacLellan
Catherine MacLellan (2009)
Water in the Ground
Warm-sounding third album of country/folk from outstanding-voiced Canadian singer-songwriter and musician, Catherine MacLellan
Jimmy Rankin (2019)
Moving East
Evocative latest album from Canadian musician Jimmy Rankin which passionately captures his return home from Nashville to Nova Scotia
Lynn Miles (2023)
TumbleWeedyWorld
Emotive combination of traditional Americana and bluegrass with hints of pop and country on sixteenth album by Canadian singer-songwriter Lynn Miles
Madison Violet (2009)
No Fool for Trying
Classic-sounding country on third album from harmonic and passionate-voiced Canadian girl duo, Madison Violet
Madison Violet (2012)
The Good in Goodbye
Outstanding blend of country, folk and pop on latest album from harmonic Canadian duo, Madison Violet
Madison Violet (2013)
Come As You Are Live
Breathtaking live album from critically acclaimed Canadian folk duo, Madison Violet
Meredith Moon (2023)
Constellations
Evocative and sensitive second album from Canadian folk artist Meredith Moon
Old Man Luedecke (2013)
Tender is the Night
Witty and country folk/pop on fifth album from award-winning Nova Scotia-based artist, Old Man Luedecke
Ruth Moody (2013)
These Wilder Things
Stunning second solo album from Australian-born but Canadian-based singer-songwriter Ruth Moody, who is also a member of the much acclaimed folk/Americana act the Wailin’ Jennys, and that proves to be her best album to date
Various (2021)
Party for Joey: A Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato
Fantastic covers project and charity compilation album for NRBQ bassist and songwriter Joey Spampinato, who is undergoing long-term treatment for cancer
Wailin' Jennys (2011)
Bright Morning Stars
Stunning harmonic folk pop on third album from Canadian group, the Wailin' Jennys
Wailin’ Jennys (2018)
Fifteen
Canadian-based folk trio the Wailin’ Jennys first album in six years is a stunning collection of covers