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Katrine Sansregret
pop, video releases

Video Vault Featured Artist: Katrine Sansregret

by Martin Noakes

This last Wednesday of the month means that we are getting awfully close to February – a month often synonymous with Francophone music here at GDW….

Essential New Releases
country, folk/roots, rock, single releases

Essential New Releases: Early New Year Cuts

by Martin Noakes
Chickahominy Mountain Band, “New Brunswicana”
folk/roots, reviews

Review: Chickahominy Mountain Band, “New Brunswicana”

by Ollie LeBlanc
folk/roots, single releases 20 January 2026

Single Release: Louis-Jean Cormier, “Tu m’aimes-tu (Live)”

by Martin Noakes
concert recaps, folk/roots 16 January 2026

The Honey Dewdrops: Live in Harrisonburg, VA (Part Deux)

by Martin Noakes
book reviews 9 January 2026

Book Review: Random Recent “Music” Reads

by Martin Noakes

Reviews

Chickahominy Mountain Band, “New Brunswicana”

Review: Chickahominy Mountain Band, “New Brunswicana”

by Ollie LeBlanc

Sometimes, an album finds you at the exact moment you need it. Chickahominy Mountain Band’s “New Brunswicana” arrived in my inbox this past fall,…

Jory Nash, “The Light Still Shines On The Main”

Review: Jory Nash, “The Light Still Shines on the Main”

by Douglas McLean
Rachel Cousins, “What Hasn’t Killed Me”

Review: Rachel Cousins, “What Hasn’t Killed Me”

by Jess Lahr
Great Lake Swimmers, “Caught Light”

Review: Great Lake Swimmers, “Caught Light”

by Matt Wheeler
Rachel Croft, “A Mind Made Of Sky”

Commonwealth Connections: Rachel Croft, “A Mind Made Of Sky”

by Martin Noakes

Single Releases

Essential New Releases

Essential New Releases: Early New Year Cuts

by Martin Noakes

2026 is well underway, and many Canadian artists are already putting the pedal to the metal to get new tunes out into the wilds….

Louis-Jean Cormier, “Tu m’aimes-tu (Live)”

Single Release: Louis-Jean Cormier, “Tu m’aimes-tu (Live)”

by Martin Noakes
2025 Singles

2025 Year End Review: Martin’s 20 Memorable Singles

by Martin Noakes
Video Vault: Commonwealth Connections

Video Vault: Commonwealth Connections – Cool Cuts

by Martin Noakes
The Night Owls, “Queen of the Game”

Single Release: The Night Owls, “Queen of the Game”

by Martin Noakes

Interviews

Rachel Croft

Commonwealth Connections: An Interview with Rachel Croft

by Martin Noakes

While our focus here at GDW remains primarily towards Canadian folk-roots music, we are always willing to stretch those geographical boundaries in our pursuit…

Malia Rogers

Interview: Malia Rogers, “Chameleon”

by Jess Lahr
Briar Summers - Resonance

Interview: Briar Summers, “Resonance”

by Martin Noakes
Blue Rodeo - Many a Mile

Interview: Blue Rodeo, “Many A Mile”

by Martin Noakes
Justin Rutledge - Islands

Interview: Justin Rutledge, “Islands”

by Martin Noakes

Concert Recaps

Honey Dewdrops

The Honey Dewdrops: Live in Harrisonburg, VA (Part Deux)

by Martin Noakes

“Well, it’s Groundhog Day! Again!” (Phil Connors)  Okay, so we’re a few weeks away yet from the official Groundhog Day, but hear me out……

Memorable Concert Moments

2025 Year-End Roundup: Martin’s 12 Memorable Live Moments

by Martin Noakes
Jill Barber

A Holly Jolly Christmas: Jill Barber – Live in Ottawa

by Martin Noakes
The Dears

The Dears: Live At Azrieli Studio

by Martin Noakes
Blue Rodeo

Blue Rodeo: 40th Anniversary Concert in Ottawa

by Martin Noakes

Festivals

Joel Plaskett

Joel Plaskett: Live At Peterborough Folk Festival

by Martin Noakes

We shared our recap of Joel Plaskett’s afternoon workshop with his good friend and collaborator Benj Rowland at the Peterborough Folk Festival earlier this…

Joel Plaskett/Benj Rowland

Peterborough Folk Festival: Reunited (and It Feels So Good)

by Martin Noakes
Peterborough Folk Festival

Peterborough Folk Festival: Saturday Afternoon Songwriter’s Workshop

by Martin Noakes
Thierry Larose

Thierry Larose: Live at Francos de Montréal

by Martin Noakes
Living Roots

Living Roots Music Festival – 2025 Recap (Part 3)

by Ollie LeBlanc

Gossip Talkin' Blues

The podcast from Great Dark Wonder
GTB Episode 35 - Turboprop

Gossip Talkin’ Blues, Episode 35: “Abundance” With Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop

by Team GDW

In this episode, Team GDW talks with jazz drummer Ernesto Cervini about his ensemble Turboprop and their latest album, “Abundance.” SOCAN license #5052874

GTB: Saskatchewan Music 101

Gossip Talkin’ Blues, Episode 34: Saskatchewan Music 101

by Team GDW
GTB - Episode 33

Gossip Talkin’ Blues, Episode 33: Halloween Beats – Tricks or Treats?

by Team GDW
Gossip Talkin' Blues Episode 32

Gossip Talkin’ Blues, Episode 32: Belle Plaine, “Malice, Mercy, Grief and Wrath”

by Team GDW
Gossip Talkin' Blues

Gossip Talkin’ Blues, Episode 31: We’re Not Gonna Take It!

by Team GDW

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