This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we’re spotlighting some of Canada’s brightest songwriting voices. Hear fresh releases and hidden gems from: Absolute Losers, Altameda, Ash Ravens, Monty Shaw, BirdBelly, Daniel James McFadyen, Gail & Karl, Shy-Anne Hovorka, Molly Comfort, Lauren Mann, Nighthymn, Sara Kae, Yukon Blonde, and Pretty, an eclectic mix of Canadian songwriters whose songs celebrate love, loss, resilience, and discovery.

🎶 Featured Artists & Songs:

• Absolute Losers — Your Colours

• Ash Ravens — Moon Is Calling

• Monty Shaw — Life Is A Gift

• BirdBelly (Cynthia Hamar) — Desert Khaki

• Daniel James McFadyen — Spinnaker (I'm Leavin’)

• Gail and Karl — Before I Say I Do

• Shy-Anne Hovorka — Fly Away

• Molly Comfort — Hurricane

• Lauren Mann — Different Light

• Sara Kae — Do You Think Of Me

• Yukon Blonde — Colours Of My Dreams

• Pretty — Wait for the Sun

From indie rock to folk ballads, soulful reflections to experimental sounds, these tracks showcase the richness of Canada’s songwriting landscape.

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Get ready for a journey through Canada’s creative songbook on this week’s episode of Songwriters From Here and Away. We’ve lined up an eclectic setlist featuring artists who carry stories in their chords, poetry in their lyrics, and a lot of heart in between the notes.

Here are the featured tracks and artists:

• Meridith Moon – East City Blues

• Mark Bezanson – Ruin

• Brock Davis – Any Lie

• Brent Mason – Something In The Water

• Mary Beth Carty – Memories Of Albert Toney

• Orit Shimoni – My Flying Shoes

• Woody Woodburn – I Am Enough

• Tillers Folly – I Was Here

• Rachel Davis – Aftermath

• Dwayne Gamree – Sprinkle That

• Blue Acres – Ghost Towns

• Susan Crowe – High Street

• Sherry Ryan – Old House At Black Brook

• Ruth Manning – Rewind

• 11th And Duke – Where We Left Off

Whether you’re a fan of raw folk, soul-infused pop, or messages that linger after the song ends — there’s something here for you. Available on most podcast platforms and www.SFHAA.ca

Buckle up for another adventure in Canadian songwriting! This week’s Songwriters From Here and Away is a fun, wide-ranging episode showcasing artists who bring big ideas and bigger hooks. Expect everything from heartfelt confessions to dancefloor-ready grooves:

• Begonia – Hotter Than the Sun, fiery vocals from one of Canada’s most magnetic performers. hellobegonia.com
• Aline Deanna – Road Runners, rootsy storytelling on the move. AlineDeanna.com
• Silver Sardines – Big White Dog, quirky indie charm at its finest. thesilversardines.bandcamp.com
• Dan Young – Empty Barrooms, a songwriter’s portrait of loneliness and grit. DanYoungMusic.com
• KINLEY – New Light, shimmering indie-pop with heart. KinleyMusic.com
• Graeme Jonez – The Storm, a dramatic and powerful anthem. Facebook
• Kelly Bado – Silver Lining, uplifting and soulful. KellyBado.com/
• Maggie Andrew – If God Was Real, daring and thought-provoking. MaggieDAndrew.com/
• The Minimum Wage – Ransom Note, cheeky, sharp-edged rock. Facebook
• Michelle Calder – The Hike, storytelling rooted in nature and reflection. Instagram
• Michelle Lee-Klaassen – Rabbit Hole, an emotional journey through layered sounds. Instagram
• Orchid Orchestra – The Weekend, atmospheric pop perfect for late nights. TheOrchidOrchestra.com
• Darren Greer (feat. Melissa Lauren) – Trying To Say, smooth and soulful. Bandcamp
• Veronica Raine – August, nostalgic and tender. VeronicaRaine.com/
• Super Pyramid – Only the Vain, edgy indie with a punch. Linktree

This episode is playful, thought-provoking, and brimming with creativity—an eclectic mix of Canada’s next great voices.

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