Empty Barrooms, Big White Dogs & Silver Linings: 16 Songs, 15 Artists, All Canadian

This Week on Songwriters From Here And Away

This week we're taking another musical trip across Canada with a wonderfully eclectic collection of original songs. From indie pop and folk to roots, rock and everything in between, these artists prove once again that there's no shortage of great songwriting happening across the country.

Turn it up, settle in, and come along for the ride!

Featured Artists & Songs

Aline Deanna – “Road Runners”Aline Deanna brings an adventurous spirit and contemporary edge to this energetic song about movement, freedom and life on the road.

Begonia – “Hotter Than the Sun”Winnipeg-born singer-songwriter Begonia delivers her powerful vocals and soulful pop sensibilities in a song that's every bit as fiery as its title suggests.

Dan Young – “Empty Barrooms”Dan Young turns the lonely atmosphere of an empty barroom into a thoughtful piece of songwriting with plenty of character and emotional weight.

Dan Young – “I Thought I Had More Time”A second appearance from Dan Young, this reflective song looks at the passing of time and those moments when we realize life isn't waiting for us.

Darren Greer feat. Melissa Lauren – “Trying To Say”A compelling collaboration that pairs Darren Greer's songwriting with the expressive vocals of Melissa Lauren.

Graeme Jonez – “The Storm”Graeme Jonez brings us a song that uses the storm as both atmosphere and metaphor, creating a powerful musical journey.

Kelly Bado – “Silver Lining”Kelly Bado's soulful voice and positive spirit shine through in this uplifting reminder that even difficult moments can contain a little light.

KINLEY – “New Light”KINLEY brings her distinctive voice and modern pop-rock songwriting to a song about fresh perspectives and finding a new way forward.