CALEB TOMLINSON – Solstice [EP]

CALEB TOMLINSON :: Solstice [EP]
Independent :: Release date: March 6, 2026

Whether it’s the isolation or the natural environment, there’s something distinct about Yukon singer/songwriters. Caleb Tomlinson, based in Whitehorse, is a prime example. His music shines with an intimacy and simplicity that on the surface seems disconnected from the modern world, although its effect is an immediate connection to a listener’s soul.

Tomlinson’s latest six-song collection, Solstice, is a pure expression of his gifts, which draw inspiration from the timeless work of Leonard Cohen and Kris Kristofferson, as well as Jason Molina and John K Samson. Although the EP appeared on streaming services in 2024 with little fanfare, Tomlinson is giving Solstice a proper release today in response to his expanding touring schedule that included a January/February jaunt to the UK and Ireland. In any case, Solstice captures a moment that deserves to be shared, no matter when it occurred.

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SAMMY VOLKOV – Songs From The Goodbye Garden

SAMMY VOLKOV :: Songs From The Goodbye Garden
Independent :: Release date: March 5, 2026

There is no other way to state it; Sammy Volkov is an artist unlike any other. In one respect, he is a throwback to a time when pop music was made by skilled craftspeople that knew how to conjure magic through the right combination of musicians, melody and lyrics. In another respect, the purity of his voice and the range of emotion it is able to convey is enough to transfix any audience.

Sammy’s second solo album, Songs From The Goodbye Garden, was produced by Renny Wilson of Faith Healer and features string arrangements by two-time Grammy nominee Drew Jurecka, along with an A-list crew of musicians. The end result is an esoteric palette of sonic colours intentionally designed much like concept albums of old, when vinyl was king and the listener would entrust 40 minutes to an unbroken listening experience (with one flip in the middle).

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GRIEVOUS ANGELS – Revolution

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GRIEVOUS ANGELS :: Revolution
Independent :: Release date: Feb. 27, 2026

Has there ever been a more urgent time for a band whose rationale is based on social justice to release an album entitled Revolution? Canada’s Grievous Angels have been reading the tea leaves for several years, and with their new 10-song collection they state plainly that it is time for all people to rise up against the global forces that seek to rule through fear and oppression.

Of course, this is not new territory for the Grievous Angels. For the past four decades, the punk-folk-country collective led by singer/songwriter Charlie Angus has performed everywhere from picket lines to major festival stages, all while building a formidable body of work that ranks alongside those of peers such as Billy Bragg and The Mekons.

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MADDISUN – “The Pages” [Single]

MADDISUN :: “The Pages” [Single]
Independent :: Released to Radio: Feb. 19, 2026

Blending small-town grounding with big-star ambition, along with her warm, magnetic presence and powerhouse vocals, B.C.-based alt-country artist Maddisun has been captivating audiences both at home in Canada and abroad with performances that feel simultaneously intimate and electrifying. She’s now poised to expand her audience further with the single release of “The Pages,” the title track to her latest album. A breezy country-folk number, the melody and groove of “The Pages” are instantly captivating, but it all serves as the foundation for Maddisun to unleash her soulful, soaring voice and lyrically explore themes of love, resilience and personal growth.

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DAVID JAMES ALLEN – “By Your Side” [Single]

DAVID JAMES ALLEN :: “By Your Side” [Single]
Littleknown Records :: Release date: Feb. 6, 2026

“By Your Side” is the latest preview of Canadian singer/songwriter David James Allen’s forthcoming album Jubilation Potpourri, following “Platform No. 12 (Old Friends).” “By Your Side” provides a soothing balm for anyone experiencing tough times. Built upon an easy-flowing groove and featuring the soaring pedal steel work of Andrew Ivens, Allen sings with honest conviction that any of life’s trials can be overcome through love and commitment. “A throwback to sounds of the 1970s… David James Allen’s soft-spoken singing style leaves a lot of room for dynamics, and the instrumentation is carefully planned, yet feels spontaneous.” Quality Americana

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ODD MARSHALL – “On My Way” [Single]

Odd Marshall (Centre) with Rogers Stevens and Christopher Thorn [photo Heather Thorn]

ODD MARSHALL :: “On My Way” [Single]
Independent:: Release date: Feb. 5, 2026

“On My Way” is the latest preview of Odd Marshall’s sophomore album Seconds, out March 6. A laid-back, melodic rocker, “On My Way” provides a counterpoint to Odd Marshall’s previous hard-driving single “Outta Here” by leaning into longing, distance, and the quiet ache of unfinished love. Seconds expands Odd Marshall’s 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 and Mathias Schneeberger of The Afghan Whigs.

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CABIN FEVER – “Good Old Days” [Single]

CABIN FEVER :: “Good Old Days” [Single]
Independent :: Release date: Jan. 23, 2026

After making a strong impression on the international roots music scene with their 2025 debut EP It’s Only Forever, Canadian Americana/bluegrass band Cabin Fever is getting set to follow it up with another batch of original tunes. First out of the gate in 2026 is “Good Old Days,” a song with a barroom feel that’s quickly become a crowd favourite at Cabin Fever shows thanks to its catchy vibes that get audiences instantly clapping, stomping and singing along.

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ODD MARSHALL – “Outta Here” [Single]

ODD MARSHALL :: “Outta Here” [Single]
Independent :: Release date: Jan. 16, 2026

After establishing himself as a powerful new voice within the roots/Americana scene with his 2024 debut album Sand & Glue, Odd Marshall is set to follow it up on March 6 with Seconds, a new eight-song collection made with Blind Melon guitarists Christopher Thorn and Rogers Stevens, with further contributions from keyboardist Rami Jaffee (Foo Fighters), drummer Denny Weston Jr. (KT Tunstall) and bassist Jon Ossman (Chris Botti). Seconds combines Odd Marshall’s tried-and-true Canadian songwriting approach with the rich, soulful sounds of his American collaborators.

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MARK BRANSCOMBE – Field Recordings

MARK BRANSCOMBE :: Field Recordings
Independent :: Release date: Jan. 15, 2026

On his new solo outing, Vancouver singer/songwriter Mark Branscombe (The Gravel-Aires, Mud Bay Blues Band) takes a novel approach to the concept of field recordings in combining 10 original tracks captured in various times and locations. Blending blues, folk and rock into a spicy gumbo, with the help of Vancouver scene stalwarts like Steve Dawson, Field Recordings displays Branscombe as a stylistic chameleon.

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