Fresh Tracks From Here & Away — New Songs from Across Canada

This Week's Artists & Songs on Songwriters From Here And AwayAll Canadian!  more @ SFHAA.ca

Logan Staats — “Medicine Wheel”Six Nations of the Grand River, OntarioLogan Staats is an Indigenous singer-songwriter whose music draws on roots, rock and Americana. “Medicine Wheel” is a powerful, socially conscious song reflecting on Indigenous land, culture, environmental damage and the ongoing impact of colonization.Recording lineup: Logan Staats — vocals/guitar; Kyler Tapscott — guitar; Johnny Dymond — bass; Gary Craig — drums; Aaron Goldstein — pedal steel; Layla Staats — background vocals; Miles Evans-Branagh — piano.

Little White Lies — “String Me Along”Canada — A new release from Little White Lies. “String Me Along”

Carleton Stone — “Fences”Cape Breton, Nova ScotiaCape Breton-born singer-songwriter Carleton Stone returns with his album Midnight Rose, blending Americana, country-rock and lush pop. “Fences,” the album opener, is a sweeping, symphonic-pop song about a monumental romance stretching across years and multiple cities.Recording musicians: Carleton Stone — vocals/guitar; Neil Quin — guitar/vocals; Todd Lumley — piano/synth; Carlin Nicholson — bass/vocals; Darren McGill — drums/percussion; Kevin Fox — cello; Melanie Stone — vocals; Kayleigh O’Connor — additional songwriting.

Sam Wilson — “Rosedale”Halifax, Nova ScotiaAward-winning guitarist, composer and educator Sam Wilson creates instrumental music inspired by landscape and place. “Rosedale” comes from her upcoming album Sowing Spring and was inspired by the Magaguadavic River in New Brunswick during a week-long residency. Album lineup: Sam Wilson — guitar; Hayley Ryerson — fiddle; Nicola Miller — alto saxophone/bass clarinet; Kyle Tully — bass; Caito Macdonald — drums.

Clever Hopes — “If It’s On”Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaClever Hopes is the songwriting project of Dartmouth's Andrew Shaver, whose music combines cinematic folk with heartfelt storytelling. “If It’s On” is his latest single

Pillow Fite — “Lucky”Halifax, Nova ScotiaPillow Fite is the alt-folk/indie-rock duo of Art Ross and Aaron Green. Their music mixes sweet melodies with sharper, emotionally direct songwriting, exploring themes including queer love, relationships and mental health. “Lucky” .Members: Art Ross — vocals; Aaron Green — guitar/production.The live recording of “Lucky” also features Pat Murphy — drums; Maya Márquez — bass/backing vocals; Seth Voliere — electric guitar; Alanna Matty — acoustic guitar/synth/backing vocals.

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