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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

Shirley King - Blues for a King
blues, reviews26 June 2020<26 June 2020

Review: Shirley King, “Blues for a King”

Listening to Shirley King’s new album, “Blues for a King,” one is reminded how vast and rich the American Songbook truly is.  Armed with…

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Christina Hutt
country, find a new favorite, folk/roots17 June 2020<17 June 2020

Find A New Favorite: Christina Hutt

“I Should Have Changed” is the new release (via YouTube) from Kearney, ON singer-songwriter Christina Hutt, the latest in a series of singles released…

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Ken Yates - Quiet Talkers
folk/roots, reviews22 May 2020<22 May 2020

Review: Ken Yates, “Quiet Talkers”

“If I don’t know by now, I don’t think I ever will,” Ken Yates sings in “Grey County Blues,” the opening song of “Quiet…

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James Gray
find a new favorite, folk/roots6 May 2020<6 May 2020

Find A New Favorite: James Gray

“James Gray is an unbelievable singer and songwriter with a captivating sound that will speak to your spirit.”  This was the invitation sent to…

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Harrow Fair - Sins We Made
folk/roots, reviews17 April 2020<17 April 2020

Review: Harrow Fair, “Sins We Made”

The widely anticipated, long awaited, sophomore album from Americana-duo Harrow Fair is officially released today, and fans will be excited by this newest collection…

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The Rivers - If I'm Lost...
rock, single releases3 April 2020<3 April 2020

New Single: The Rivers, “If I”m Lost (Then I Never Want To Be Found)”

“Rock and roll!  It might not save your heart, it might not save your soul, but it will surely set you free.” (Douglas McLean…

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Joe Nolan
folk/roots, single releases18 March 2020<18 March 2020

New Single: Joe Nolan, “Tupelo Honey”

Some songs leave a trace of wonder and joy in your thoughts and feelings, long after the music fades and the record is returned…

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Aaron Karpinka - Tender Heart
folk/roots, reviews13 March 2020<13 March 2020

Review: Aaron Karpinka, “Tender Heart”

How can an album be charmingly disarming while exploring deeply sensitive, gravely significant concerns, at the same time?  This might be the question to…

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Hillbirds
folk/roots, single releases28 February 2020<28 February 2020

Single: The Hillbirds, “Peace of Mind”

“O my head spin round and round … My feet won’t touch the ground”, are lyrics meant to carry you into the exciting world…

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Slean and Workman - These Two
pop, reviews, rock21 February 2020<20 February 2020

Review: Sarah Slean & Hawksley Workman, “These Two”

Two of Canada’s finest performing artists, Sarah Slean and Hawksley Workman, release a brand new EP titled “These Two” today. The elegance of these…

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