Single Release: Ariel Posen (ft. City and Colour), “Empty-Handed”
In an age of fleeting trends and endless production layers, it’s rare to find music that rewards deep listening. Winnipeg’s Ariel Posen is an…
folk/roots
Single Release: MIINA, “Live My Life On Holiday”
Not to wander along on a strange tangent from the offset, but they often say that hindsight is 20/20, right? I must confess that…
Essential New Releases: Early New Year Cuts
2026 is well underway, and many Canadian artists are already putting the pedal to the metal to get new tunes out into the wilds….
Review: Chickahominy Mountain Band, “New Brunswicana”
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,…
Single Release: Louis-Jean Cormier, “Tu m’aimes-tu (Live)”
Sept Îles, QC singer-songwriter Louis-Jean Cormier has been a long-time favorite Francophone artist here at GDW. Landing on our radar back around 2008 as…
The Honey Dewdrops: Live in Harrisonburg, VA (Part Deux)
“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……
“Merci ben!” – A Tribute to Les Cowboys Fringants
“Bravo de promouvoir notre culture Québécoise merveilleusement!” (Jacques Gagnon, June 16, 2024) We love sharing our passion for all things Canadian folk-roots music related, and…
Martin’s Favorite Four Canadian Albums of 2025
If chronicling the choices for my 20 Memorable Canadian albums from 2025 was a long and drawn-out process, whittling this list down to just four finalists…
2025 Year-End Music Recap: New Brunswick’s Youth Rises To The Challenge! (Ollie LeBlanc)
From a musical perspective, 2025 has been a rewarding year. I’ve had the opportunity to play many shows, including some notable festivals, and several recordings are…
2025 Year End Review: Martin’s 20 Memorable Albums From 2025
Another year is almost in the books, and there’s been no shortage of great Canadian album releases. While I did not devote as much time to album coverage here…