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Friday April 30th, 2021

Upcoming Album from Chris Ronald – Light & Dark

Light & Dark will be released on May 28, 2021

Listen to the first 2 singles from the Album now!

City Girl

Released: March 31, 2021

BUY NOW  •  LISTEN ON SPOTIFY  •  LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD  •  LISTEN ON YOUTUBE

I Won’t Change

Released: April 28, 2021

BUY NOW  •  LISTEN ON SPOTIFY  • LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD  •  LISTEN ON YOUTUBE

 

The Inspiration & Making of Light & Dark

After showcasing at Americanafest in Nashville in 2018 and soaking up the vibe of the Americana music scene down there, Chris and his long-time producer and sideman, John Ellis, knew which direction to take the next album. Chris’ previous album, Fragments, was more on the folk side of Americana, but Light & Dark has a more contemporary roots sound.

The track listing features a few rewrites of songs that originally appeared on Chris’ early demo albums along with more recent compositions including “Old Lover,” which was co-written with his brother shortly after the first COVID lockdown. COVID somewhat shaped the concept and making of the album, and some songs – particularly “Please Don’t Come For Me Now” and “Bones” – took on new poignancy because of the pandemic and the loss of Chris’ father to it. The track sequence intentionally alternates between dark and light moods/themes to send the listener on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster ride.

As for the making of the album, recording was delayed because the pandemic hit just before Chris and the crew were scheduled to hit the studio. Recording eventually began mid-March 2020 under strict guidelines and with just three band members: Chris, John Ellis, and Chris Nordquist. Bed tracks were recorded in two days, and John spent the following months adding his multi-instrumental magic. Aside from Chris’ acoustic guitars, ukulele, and harmonica and Chris Nordquist’s drums, John Ellis plays
everything including bass, dobro, pedal steel, banjo, mandolin, keyboards, and more. He also mixed the album.

Four tracks feature the stunning vocals of Natalie Ramsay, an up and coming Vancouver singer-songwriter who goes by the name Daughter of the Moon. The beautiful and calming “Pacific Time” features Chris and Natalie in full duet. For the environmentally-themed “Still Turning,” Chris wanted increasingly more people singing the chorus to give the impression of a growing movement. To do so, and to add a youthful touch, Chris had his children aged 12 and 14 (at the time of recording) join in for the final rousing chorus.

With all tracks mastered by the end of 2020, it was time to find someone who could tie the concept, songs, and artist together in a single CD package. Enter Juno Award-winning album designer Michael Wrycraft. Michael has drawn on his deep appreciation for music and creative mind to deliver superb design work for an album he said he never tired listening to.

Find Chris Ronald Online: 

FACEBOOK   • TWITTER •  YOUTUBE  •  INSTAGRAM

VISIT CHRIS RONALD’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Categories : News
Wednesday January 3rd, 2018

The Fugitives – The Promise of Strangers

The Fugitives describe themselves as a folk collective headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. With four albums already under their belts and a slew of CFMA nominations we are happy to welcome them to our Borealis family with their next release “The Promise of Strangers”.

Have a listen and read more here

Categories : English, News
Tuesday October 10th, 2017

Beppe Gambetta – “Short Stories”

New Music from one of the True Innovators of Acoustic Guitar

After his amazing duet album with Tony McManus, Beppe returns with this brilliant new solo recording, “SHORT STORIES.”
Regardless of whether it’s his virtuoso guitar playing or his songs in English, Italian or German, Borealis is proud to be working with Beppe – a true international musical treasure.
Benvenuto indietro ancora Beppe!
Have a listen here

Categories : News, Uncategorized
Tuesday May 16th, 2017

Welcome Chris Ronald

Superb Vancouver Singer-Songwriter Chris Ronald Joins The Borealis Family with “Fragments”

“His beautifully clear tenor voice instantly makes him sound like an old friend you forgot you knew. But that would only be a pleasant feature if he didn’t write such great songs”  – Ken Eisner, The Georgia Straight

Read more about Chris and “Fragments” here

Categories : New Artist, News
Tuesday August 23rd, 2016

Linda McRae – British Columbia Entertainment Hall of Fame

It is with great pleasure to announce that Linda McRae has been inducted into The BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. As a Pioneer inductee Linda is among those who have left an indelible mark on BC’s entertainment landscape. From her days with award winning Spirit of The West to her continuing solo career Linda has set a high standard of songwriting  and performance not easily matched.

A well deserved honour for a very talented singer and songwriter.  BRAVO!

Categories : English, News
Wednesday June 15th, 2016

James Gordon “Sunny Jim”

After two years touring the country with his hugely successful one-man musical “Stephen Harper: The Musical” (It worked!) James has returned to the studio and his songwriting roots to deliver what may be his strongest album yet “Sunny Jim” The new recording goes to prove that this talented artist only keeps getting better and better.

See what we mean here.

Categories : News
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