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Canadian Songwriters Spotlight: From Blood & Salt Water to Happy Never After

Canadian Songwriters Spotlight: From Blood & Salt Water to Happy Never After

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This episode of Songwriters From Here and Away, we showcase music from outstanding Canadian songwriters—from the award-winning Lennie Gallant collaboration with Rose Cousins to fresh indie singles and rootsy originals. Tune in for engaging album tracks, and a deep dive into Canada’s rich songwriting community.

Featured Artists & Songs:

  • Lennie Gallant – Blood and Salt Water (feat. Rose Cousins) A moving coastal ballad weaving Gallant’s storytelling with Cousins’ ethereal voice 

  • Dave Gunning – Nothing On Me A wry folk confession from the award‑winning Nova Scotia songwriter, served with warm acoustic charm 

  • Leanne Lightfoot – She’s Your Whiskey A fiery, soulful country number exploring love and longing.

  • Kenny Jeon – I Never Knew The Man An emotional release blending indie folk with rich vocal sincerity.

  • Nastasia Y – Love Until Dawn Dreamy alt-pop with emotive melodies and lyrical intimacy.

  • Mike Szabo – Already Gone BWAV A rhythmic, groove-forward track combining pop and flow.

  • Merv xx Gotti – You Are The One I Luhh Smooth R&B styling with heartfelt declarations and catchy hooks.

  • Satellite Birdhouse – One More Afternoon Atmospheric indie folk with lingering mood and melody.

  • Weird Lines – Oh, Horizon Bold alternative tones meeting poetic lyricism.

  • Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers – Paka Mwimbo A vibrant fusion of folk rhythms and expressive drive.

  • Mike Leon – Living Large Confident, upbeat, and packed with melody and attitude.

  • Scarlett Blind – Aphasia Introspective folk-pop with emotional weight and clarity.

  • Blue Acres – Year Of Doubt Reflective indie songwriting layered with texture and tension.

  • Campbell + Green – Way Too Easy Folk-pop interplay with vocal power and pensive piano. www.CampbellAndGreen.ca

  • CMAGIC5 – Happy Never After Quirky and rhythmic indie-pop delivering clever twists.

Whether your taste runs to hearty roots, polished indie, or the intersection of storytelling and melody—this episode covers it all.

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