With the release of PICTURES OF US, BRADEN GATES has proven himself to be deserving of a wider audience and worthy of the attention he’s received in five short years as a performer. Writing layered songs that bounce from those that brim with emotional depth and stark imagery to those that find the humour in life, Gates has quickly created a body of work that is impressive for its sheer volume. More importantly, his growing audience is moved by the poignancy and the poetic turns that bind his material. The touchstones of his talents are many and his influences run from traditional roots music to contemporary singer-songwriters, many of whom he continues to study. Have a listen here
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Jon Brooks’ 6th album, No One Travels Alone, accomplishes something truly interesting in modern songwriting: borrowing from the Elizabethan sonneteers, the album fulfils a ‘corona of songs. Corona form interconnects each song by first and last lines – the last line of the first song is the first line of the following song, etc…until the final song completes a circle, or corona. This brilliant new set of songs from Jon are interconnected, as are we; thus it is: ‘No One Travels Alone.’
Canadian Emilyn (piano, 5-string fiddle) and Italian Filippo (diatonic accordion) blend tunes rooted in tradition, with original compositions creating a transatlantic musical connection that is exciting both for an audience of listeners and dancers alike. One only has to hear the music this duo has recorded to appreciate their level of musicianship and creativity.
Have a listen here
We are really happy to announce a brand-new album from two of our favourite folks – Pharis and Jason Romero
Sweet Old Religion carries a wide swath of their influences, from early 1920’s jazz, blues and country to 60’s songwriters like Levon Helm and The Band. The Romero’s deep love of old music, rural life, archaic banjo tunings, connection and community flow throughout the new recording.
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!
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Penny Lang.
Penny was a stalwart and in many ways a pioneer of the contemporary Canadian folk scene.
Apart from being one of the strongest performers we have witnessed over the years, she was one of the most generous musicians around.
She will be deeply missed by all who were touched by her presence whether from stage or in person.
Borealis Records
276 Carlaw Ave., Unit 207B
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M4M 3L1
info@borealisrecords.com
Phone: (416) 530-4288
Toll-free order line: 1-877-530-4288
276 Carlaw Ave., Unit 207B
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M4M 3L1
info@borealisrecords.com
Phone: (416) 530-4288
Toll-free order line: 1-877-530-4288
This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government
of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters.
Ce projet est financé en partie par FACTOR, le gouvernement
du Canada et les radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada.
