
Single & Video Release: Celeigh Cardinal, “Ahead By A Century”
byWith two full length album releases already under her belt, and a future release currently in the works, I have very quickly taken a…
With two full length album releases already under her belt, and a future release currently in the works, I have very quickly taken a…
Just when I thought my ears could not be happier after hearing “Walk Me Home,” the latest single release from jazz duo Dizzy &…
Having recently reviewed and shared “Staring Down the Night,” the latest eighties-sounding single from retro-rockers Oscar Tango, I must confess that the itch to…
JUNO Award winning singer-songwriter Justin Rutledge is gearing up to release “Islands,” next Friday, his ninth studio album, and first since his incredibly successful…
March is here, and with it the infamous anniversary of when life as we know it came crashing down for most of us just…
While our primary focus here at Team GDW is to promote and share exciting independent Canadian music, our loyal readers know that we sometimes…
When your primary focus is independent Canadian folk-roots music, it is inevitable that the names of artists will be sent in our direction for…
My interest was piqued late last year when Dartmouth, NS singer-songwriter Matt Mays announced plans to release a new live album in early 2021,…
We seldom post on a Sunday, but with the sudden surge of great new music video releases, why not spend a little time this…
As we continue our week-long pre-Valentine’s Day focus on some stunning new singles, prepare to be dazzled by this brand-new track from JUNO-Award winning…
An outtake from Leger’s 2019 album, “Time Out For Tomorrow,” which is being re-released as a deluxe edition on March 26th, 2021, the single…
We’re only into the second month of the year and the GDW inbox is overflowing again with so much amazing new music. From Americana…
From the clarion beauty of its opening track to the intimate vulnerability of its last, Bet Smith’s new album, “Downer,” is a luminant collection…
Released today, “Rocky Mountain Song” is the latest single from Canmore, AB quartet Northern Quarter; their first since “Trainhopper” back in May 2020. Composed…
“Don’t, you be so mean / My Jellybean / My Boston crème / Don’t, you be so mean / My beauty queen / My…
November, 2020, was a pretty busy month for Toronto, ON singer-songwriter/actress Melanie Peterson. After sharing the single and accompanying music video for “Back to…
Following the popularity of his 2020 radio hit, “Coming Back,” Winnipeg’s Ariel Posen (The Bros. Landreth) returns with this smooth, soulful new single. A…
Unless you’ve lived under a rock for the last six months or so, it has been impossible to not hear some of the revelations…
It’s January, it’s 2021 – we’re finally free from 2020 – and no matter how good or bad your weather may be outside right…
Contemporary folk-roots duo, The Strange Valentines, kick off the new GDW year with this latest single, one that they purposely released on New Years’…
Following up from my list last week that chronicled what I consider to be twenty of the best album releases from Canada through 2020,…
As this crazy year comes to an end, should we banish forever the popular phrase, “Hindsight is 2020?” Should these words be outlawed? Struck…
The risk of using a place name or person for the title of a song is that a multitude of information is telegraphed indirectly…
Upon reflection, I would say that it was around the early part of summer 2020 when the reality of the Covid-19 pandemic hit home…
Following our look yesterday at the singles we deemed to be some of the finest releases from artists previously unknown to us, the spotlight…
I always enjoy revisiting our annual concert-going adventures, and typically use this feature to look back at the 10 most memorable concert moments we…
We’ve shared a great selection of new holiday tunes with you over these last few weeks, mixing things up a little with some smooth…
As we continue to count down these last remaining days of what has been a challenging year, I glanced back to our postings from…
December is here, and 2020 shall soon be relegated to just a memory. No matter how crazy things still are out there in the…
The great thing about timeless music is it is never too late to hear. You can never “miss the boat” because records last forever…
Halifax, NS indie-folk quartet, Villages, are excited to share a music video today for “Poetry In Motion,” another track taken from their current EP,…
Jeffery Straker’s originally penned tune, “I’ll Be Missing You This Christmas,” taken from his recently released 3-piece folk-roots collection, “This Christmas,” is a heartfelt…
We recently debuted the music video for “Back To You,” the latest single from Toronto, ON singer-songwriter & actress Melanie Peterson, taken from her…
“You’re gonna meet someday at the garden of truth / You’re gonna be somebody when the loving is through.” Just a couple of weeks…
It is hard to believe that it was back in April when we last caught up with St. John’s, NL singer-songwriter Ian Foster (where…
Every summer, when I was so much younger, my father would pack the kids into the back seat of an old Chevy, and head…
“Every day I go to war. Against colonialism. With colour and blood memory” (Tom Wilson, 2020) Last Friday, Hamilton, ON JUNO Award winning roots-rocker…
Toronto, ON singer-songwriter & actress Melanie Peterson shares two exciting pieces of news today, the first being the formal announcement of the upcoming release…
We’re bringing you our November edition of Snappy Singles a little sooner than planned, because we refuse to keep these four amazing tracks on…
A cursory glance at the music catalog for Toronto, ON singer-songwriter Shawn William Clarke may leave you believing that he pretty much disappeared from…
Jeremy Drury is no stranger to the international music scene, having enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame as part of popular Lindsay, ON indie-folk…
And just like that, November is here already. Having enjoyed some brisk and misty mornings, and watching the leaves starting to turn and tumble…
For music lovers, October is here. For beer drinkers/lovers, Oktober is here. Don’t mind me, but I’ll pass on the pumpkin flavored ales though…
I’ve said these words many times over the years, but it really is a joy to discover new artists and foster new friendships with…
We’ve been incredibly fortunate over the last couple of months here at GDW, taking a trip down memory lane and reconnecting with some of…
Many of you already know just how passionate we are about all things Elliott BROOD here at Team GDW. Make no mistake, we are…
So long summer – hello fall, hello autumn, or as it seems to be these days, hello Everything Pumpkin Spiced season. As we start…
Jim Bryson’s Fixed Hinge Studio, in Stittsville, ON has been recording and producing some magical music for 2020. This year has seen releases from…
Following the success of her highly-acclaimed 2018 “Fires, Floods & Things We Leave Behind album,” Cornwall, ON singer-songwriter Melanie Brulée returns to the spotlight,…
Hey, while we are quite possibly slap-bang in the middle of the most catastrophic pandemic in modern history, don’t be fooled into thinking that…
Hailing from Igloolik, NU, singer-songwriter Terry Uyarak is a self-taught musician born and raised in a small and vibrant Inuit hamlet located in the…
During last month’s installment of our recurring Snappy Singles feature, we introduced “Never Love Another,” the latest single at the time from the recently…
Ayla Brook & The Sound Men are a band meant to be seen live, with folks crowded up to a bar, the room overflowing…
We are midway through August, meaning that two-thirds of this Covid-crazy summer is already in the books. Whether self isolating in your downtown apartment,…
What if you could change a rainy day into sunshine? With all the leaves shining bright, sparkling rain drops, clouds scudding across the sky? …
The folk-roots music scene is alive and well here in North America right now, with an ever-increasing circle of artists and music fans alike…
Our occasional “Take A Chance On Me” series is defined by the unintentional, random purchase of music from an artist (typically) unknown to us,…
As this crazy, pandemic-filled year continues, there has been no shortage of references to how live music that has always been taken for granted…
Mid July is typically a time when we pack up the car and head north to London, ON for the Home County Music &…
Brent Mason’s eleventh album, “Fireflies,” is full of twists and turns, delights and surprises. Plainspoken lyrics reminisce and ponder days long gone, loves long…
It’s hard to believe that we’ve already celebrated Canada Day north of the border, and Independence Day here in the US, and are midway…
With these last few months of Covid-19, self-isolating, social distancing, travel restrictions and closed borders, 2020 really feels like a nightmare that never wants…
“THE WORLD NEEDS JOY” “THE WORLD NEEDS FREEDOM” “THE WORLD NEEDS TO HEAL” Vancouver, BC indie-folk artist Terence Jack releases the single “Heart in…
After reviewing the stunning new “CHICKABOOM!” album from rockabilly songstress Tami Neilson this past February, I knew that this was a genre I really…
Following the release of their well-received “Let’s Get Friendship Right” album last Fall, the popular Toronto-based roots rockers, Skydiggers, return to the spotlight today…
Following the release of her incredible new French language album, “Entre nous,” Vancouver, BC singer-songwriter Jill Barber is ready to take us on a…
It really is hard to keep track of time during these strange and challenging times, but summer has arrived! Summer is officially here! But…
Fernie, BC seasoned folk-rockers, Shred Kelly, release “Like A Rising Sun” today, their fifth studio album and follow up to their popular 2018 “Archipelago”…
“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…
We know that there are thousands of great Canadian musicians out there, hundreds of great Canadian bands too, but how often do we find…
Team GDW took an enjoyable road trip recently to Toronto to catch a live show with folk-roots duo Kennedy Road (Sheila Carabine & Brian…
Originally from Scotland, but now calling Toronto, ON home, singer-songwriter Kieran Begbie is no stranger to the music scene. Having honed his craft as…
Following the success of his recent single, “Driveway Moment,” Toronto, ON singer-songwriter Sameer Cash (formerly Sam Cash) returns once more with “Keep Kicking,” his…
In the zeitgeist of rock n roll prophecy, there is a tale of one who will bring it all back home again. Is Daniel…
When the announcement was made last week that Suzie Ungerleider (Oh Susanna) plans to reissue a deluxe edition of her “Sleepy Little Sailor” album…
“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…
As we have shown with previous editions of our Commonwealth Connections series, the folk-roots music scene not only thrives in North America, but has…
Anybody who loves popular music – which pretty much includes you if you’ve taken time to open and read this article – often has…
Following Steve’s lead from our Snappy Snippets article two days ago, here at Team GDW HQ, we are also self-isolating and currently working from…
As we head into another month of social-distancing and self-isolation, at least we have music, right? Perish the thought of having no new tunes…
Following their 2018 “Reset” EP, Carman, MB, band, The Rainy Day Apparel, return with a brand new single, “Moon, Light & Waves.” Written in…
“James Gray is an unbelievable singer and songwriter with a captivating sound that will speak to your spirit.” This was the invitation sent to…
Toronto, ON, folk-roots duo Kennedy Road have just shared a new music video to accompany “The Heart Will Buzz,” a track taken from their…
Orillia, ON, folk-roots duo Steve and Marni Van Kessel (VK) are proud to share their official music video today for “Smelling Like Roses,” the…
During last month’s installment of our recurring Snappy Singles feature, we introduced “Stay,” the new single from indie singer-songwriter Emily Rockarts. Weaving her stunning…
Regina, SK, singer-songwriter Ryan Hicks is excited to premiere his latest music video here today for “Dream,” the title track from his outstanding album…
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…
I had plenty of Aprils Fools puns ready to go when starting to compile this article, but given the global devastation and uncertainty faced…
It is no secret that Toronto, ON, singer-songwriter Julian Taylor is a firm favorite of ours here at Team GDW. Whether featuring recaps of…
When I receive a strong recommendation about an artist from a good friend, I take note, and file the name away for a rainy…
The popular ‘In Basements On Sundays’ intimate live music events are well known and loved by many within the Toronto roots-music scene. Held each…
It is truly hard to comprehend that we are rapidly approaching the third anniversary of “Oxford Street,” the amazing debut album released by ON….
Regular readers out there may very well be familiar with Dauphin, MB, singer-songwriter Eddie Hudson (Hudsy), whose music video for “My Love” was featured…
Canadian folk-roots duo Kennedy Road are proud to share their highly-anticipated full length debut album, “A Little Fight Left Yet,” recorded at Music House…
If you told me that you’d be providing me with the following names to collaborate with on my next recording, I’d say, “Thank you very much, we’ve got…
There are some particular moments in time here at GDW that are kind of hard to forget. Take, for example, September 30th, 2016, the…
Some songs leave a trace of wonder and joy in your thoughts and feelings, long after the music fades and the record is returned…
When Toronto-based husband and wife folk-roots duo, The Young Novelists, announced an upcoming show in MD recently, we were excited at the chance to…
How can an album be charmingly disarming while exploring deeply sensitive, gravely significant concerns, at the same time? This might be the question to…
Yes, Spring is just around the corner, and many are ready to pick brackets for the annual NCAA March Madness tournament. But how can…
February 13th saw the 20th edition of Four Chords and The Truth, the amazingly successful songwriter series held quarterly at The Dakota Tavern in…