TYSON RAY BORSBOOM :: These Days
Independent :: Release date: June 5, 2026
On Tyson Ray Borsboom’s latest album These Days, the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter fully comes into his own, embracing the kind of country music that doesn’t shy away from hardship and loss, and everything else that makes us human. With the focus tracks “These Days,” “Let You Down” and “Exit Signs” echoing the classic alt-country sounds of Son Volt and Richard Buckner, These Days marks the official arrival of a dynamic new voice on the Americana scene.
THE WEBER BROTHERS :: The Weber Brothers
Independent :: Release date: June 4, 2026
Over 18 releases, Can-Am roots rock lifers the Weber Brothers have expanded their approach significantly, incorporating everything from ‘60s-inspired psych-pop to bare bones acoustic balladry. On their latest album, simply entitled The Weber Brothers, Ryan and Sam have matured into a bona fide songwriting team. With keyboards at the fore, echoes of classic Elton John and George Harrison blend seamlessly with modern production. The influence of The Quiet Beatle is certainly there on the single “A Mother With Her Boys,” with shimmering slide guitar accentuating a bittersweet reflection on childhood.
THE PINTOS :: “Studio Rain” [Single]
Down By The Point Records :: Release date: May 8, 2026
The Pintos — formerly Matt Paxton & The Pintos — are a Hamilton, Ontario alt-country band that has been gaining international recognition over the past several years for heart-wrenching songwriting, augmented by a distinctive musical chemistry. The quartet comprised of singer/songwriter/guitarist Matt Paxton, bassist Carrie Clark, pedal steel guitarist Chris Altmann and drummer Robin Pirson is poised to release the follow-up to their acclaimed 2023 EP Tornado later this year, with the first preview coming in the form of “Studio Rain,” a hazy excursion into cosmic country territory that boldly displays The Pintos’ new direction. “Studio Rain” was recorded in Hamilton and co-produced by Steve Pitkin of Juno Award winners Elliott Brood.
BOBBY DOVE :: Fortune Teller
New Motor Records :: Release date: April 24, 2026
Canadian singer-songwriter Bobby Dove, a trans/non-binary artist originally hailing from Montreal, has worked their magic once again on the new album Fortune Teller, available on New Motor Records/Warner ADA. Produced in Toronto by Aaron Goldstein (Cowboy Junkies, Kathleen Edwards), the 12-track collection (13 if fortune favours you) is a cohesive country album, weaving between honky tonk, blues and contemporary folk, as the soundtrack for Dove’s relatable lyrics.
DANIEL ISAIAH :: Western Medicine
Independent :: Release date: April 17, 2026
After previewing his new album Western Medicine with the brilliant singles “Too Far To Run” and “How The Tiger Got Her Stripes,” Montreal-based singer/songwriter Daniel Isaiah today releases the full 10-song collection — a tour de force of roots music song craft, conjuring images of Leonard Cohen fronting The Band, and Randy Newman recording in Neil Young’s barn.
LIV WADE :: “Carolina” [Single]
Merilainen Music Inc. :: Release date: April 17, 2026
After releasing the internationally acclaimed EP Radios and Buffalos in 2024, multi-talented Indigenous recording artist Liv Wade is set to return with a new five-song collection entitled Fur Queen. Overall, it displays Liv’s wide-ranging musical approach, with the latest single “Carolina” being a dramatic ballad that blends traditional storytelling with soaring modern production.
CARRIE CLARK :: Resistor [EP]
Down By The Point Records :: Release date: March 20, 2026
Since the late 1990s, Carrie Clark has been a familiar presence within the Hamilton, Ontario music scene, contributing her bass and vocal talents to myriad albums and live performances by local artists. Most recently, Clark has become a full-fledged member of alt-country outfit Matt Paxton & The Pintos [now simply The Pintos], whose 2023 EP Tornado received international acclaim. However, since 2020 Clark has been creating her own music, and subsequently released her debut EP, Roll Me Up Integrity, two years later. She has now followed it up with Resistor, a six-track collection that highlights her expansive musical range.
On his aptly titled sophomore album Seconds, Odd Marshall expands his sonic palette, blending indie rock, folk-rock, and alt-country while leaning into a distinctly ’90s-influenced sound. The album features Blind Melon guitarists Rogers Stevens and Christopher Thorn — who also produced and mixed the record — along with contributions from Foo Fighters keyboardist Rami Jaffee, Mathias Schneeberger of The Afghan Whigs, drummer Denny Weston Jr. (KT Tunstall) and bassist Jon Ossman (Chris Botti).
When planning Seconds, the follow-up to his 2024 debut Sand & Glue, Odd Marshall was turned down by a prominent Canadian producer, prompting him to ask, “Who else did I like when I was 14?” The answer that immediately sprang to mind was the band Blind Melon so, with nothing to lose, he found a contact, sent a cold email with demos attached, and in no time he was chatting with Thorn who agreed to take the reins and bring in his six-string partner Stevens, marking the first time they have worked together outside of Blind Melon.
DANIEL ISAIAH :: “Too Far To Run” [Single]
Independent :: Release date: March 6, 2026
“Too Far To Run” is the first preview of Montreal-based singer/songwriter Daniel Isaiah’s sixth solo album, Western Medicine, out April 17. Anyone familiar with his past work will immediately notice his continuing musical evolution, with the new 10-song collection being his most compelling to date — a tour de force of roots music song craft, conjuring images of Leonard Cohen fronting The Band, and Randy Newman recording in Neil Young’s barn. The sound of Western Medicine is a reflection of the confidence Isaiah has built over the three years since making his previous album To Live A Wild Life, with spontaneity also a key ingredient in giving songs such as “Too Far To Run” an easy-flowing groove that complements a vibe Daniel compares to seeing the first bird of spring.
CABIN FEVER :: “No Back Page” [Single]
Independent :: Release date: March 6, 2026
Following their first single of 2026 “Good Old Days” — featured as a Track of the Day at Americana UK and Quality Americana — Canadian bluegrass / alt-country group Cabin Fever are today releasing “No Back Page,” an emotional counterpoint in its depiction of fading small town life. The song is a showcase for the group’s harmony vocals, with its story inspired by guitarist Kyle Faulkner’s experiences living in northern Saskatchewan and traveling throughout the U.S. Midwest, where a sense of community often revolved around the town newspaper.
TYSON RAY BORSBOOM :: These Days
