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Douglas McLean

Douglas McLean

Douglas McLean fell in love with music at a very early age and has worked as a musician and songwriter since his early teens. He has a deep love for the written word and has spent his life in pursuit of language as a means to convey what Van Morrison once called “the inarticulate speech of the heart”. He lives deep in the Almaguin Highlands with his wife and their dog. Douglas is active in local radio, recording, producing and writing, in and around Huntsville, Ontario. His website is: http://www.douglasmcleanmusic.com

Skydiggers - Dreams & Second Chances
folk/roots, reviews16 May 2025<16 May 2025

Review: Skydiggers, “Dreams & Second Chances”

“Wisdom comes slowly / Look for the signs / Valour is fading / One day at a time / One day at a time” sings Josh…

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Matt Anderson, “The Hammer & The Rose”
blues, folk/roots, reviews, soul25 April 2025<25 April 2025

Review: Matt Andersen, “The Hammer & The Rose”

“I’ve taken some chances,” sighs Matt Andersen on his opening lyrics, from the title song to his latest album release, “The Hammer & The…

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Rachel Kane - Never Said Goodbye
folk/roots, single releases31 January 2025<31 January 2025

Single Release: Rachel Kane, “Never Said Goodbye”

It is certainly fair to state that most of us will experience loss, especially of loved and dear ones, over the course of our…

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Douglas Year End
folk/roots, year end20 December 2024<20 December 2024

A Few Thoughts on Canadian Music in 2024 (Douglas McLean)

As 2024 comes to a close, it is customary to reflect on the songs and music that for various reasons stand out and remain…

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Zachary Lucky - The Wind
country, reviews1 November 2024<1 November 2024

Review: Zachary Lucky, “The Wind”

Certain songwriters have a way of getting a song locked firmly in your thoughts and feelings as if they were singing straight into your…

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Ian North - Everything Is Incomplete
folk/roots, reviews29 August 2024<29 August 2024

Review: Ian North, “Everything Is Incomplete”

After my first listen to Ian North’s gorgeous new album, “Everything is Incomplete,” released on August 4th, I was reminded of this quote from…

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The Hello Darlins, “The Alders & The Ashes”
folk/roots, reviews19 April 2024<19 April 2024

Review: The Hello Darlins, “The Alders & The Ashes”

On March 1, Calgary, AB band The Hello Darlins released “The Alders & The Ashes,” a double album follow-up to their breakthrough smash 2020…

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Glenn Sutter, “End Of The World”
folk/roots, single releases26 March 2024<26 March 2024

Single Release: Glenn Sutter, “End Of The World”

In anticipation of his upcoming fifth studio album release, “Truth and Lies,” Regina, SK folk-rocker Glenn Sutter has released the new single “End of…

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Stephen Stanley Band
concert recaps, folk/roots, rock14 December 2023<14 December 2023

The Stephen Stanley Band: Live At The Redwood Theatre

Celebrating the release of their new album, “Before the Collapse of the Hive,” The Stephen Stanley Band hit the stage at The Redwood Theatre…

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Sonny Don't Go Away: A Tribute to Ron Hynes
folk/roots, reviews31 October 2023<31 October 2023

Review: Various Artists, “Sonny Don’t Go Away: A Tribute to Ron Hynes”

“Sonny Don’t Go Away: A Tribute to Ron Hynes”, released on October 20th, 2023 via Sonic Records, gathers a diverse group of Newfoundland and…

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