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SCOTT COOK – Troubadourly Yours

SCOTT COOK :: Troubadourly Yours
Release Guru :: Release date: Aug. 21, 2026

Scott Cook couldn’t have picked a better title for his eighth album, Troubadourly Yours. The singer-songwriter, born in West Virginia but raised on the Canadian prairies, has devoted the past two decades to touring the world, playing his music and sharing his message in the spirit of one of his formative influences, Woody Guthrie. Cook tells his story on the title track to Troubadourly Yours, a nearly seven-minute epic whose torrent of poetry never lets up for a second. This opening salvo is sure to leave every listener breathless—with nine more songs to follow.

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CABIN FEVER – “38 Years Old” [Single]

CABIN FEVER :: “38 Years Old” [Single]
Independent :: Release date: Aug. 20, 2026

August 20, 2016 is a date that has become indelibly etched within the Canadian psyche. It was the day of The Tragically Hip’s final concert in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario, an emotionally charged event that united their millions of fans from coast to coast. Cabin Fever is marking the 10th anniversary of the show in their own way by releasing a cover of “38 Years Old,” one of the key tracks from The Tragically Hip’s 1989 debut full-length album Up To Here. The brooding song tells the story of a prison escape—a not uncommon occurrence in Kingston back in the day—which helped establish Gord Downie’s poetic gifts that would soon captivate the nation. Cabin Fever injects even more spookiness and menace into their version, bringing it closer to the sound of a 19th century murder ballad, something Downie surely would have approved of.

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THE DIVORCEES – Another Round

THE DIVORCEES :: Another Round
Independent :: Release date: Aug. 19, 2026

Since arriving on the scene in 2005, The Divorcees have proudly carried the Outlaw Country flag in Canada, and they continue to lead the charge with their sixth album Another Round, the follow-up to 2021’s internationally acclaimed Drop Of Blood. As with their previous work, the Moncton, New Brunswick-based quartet comprised of guitarist-vocalist Alex Madsen, bassist Denis “Turtle” Arsenault, guitarist Shawn Thomas and drummer Kevin Macintyre collaborated closely on writing and recording Another Round, with Scott Girvan contributing keyboards and Coco McGraw adding pedal steel. The album’s twang quotient remains high, reflecting what the band’s intention to make a solid, kicking country record that could stand alongside vintage efforts Waylon Jennings as well as more recent offerings by artists such as Charley Crockett.

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FELICITY HAMER & BLACK LEATHER ROSE – self-titled

FELICITY HAMER & BLACK LEATHER ROSE :: self-titled [EP]
Independent :: Release date: July 24, 2026

Felicity Hamer & Black Leather Rose brings together three of the most prominent names on Montreal’s alt-country and garage rock scenes — Sebastien Perry, Roy Vucino and Felicity Hamer — to create a new sound that combines classic honky tonk with modern indie in ways only Montreal musicians seem capable of doing. That sense of adventure is palpable on the group’s self-titled five-song debut EP (six if you get it from Bandcamp) that presents surprises at every turn, with melodies drawn from icons such as Tammy Wynette and Emmylou Harris blending with ambient soundscapes and psychedelic overtones inspired by contemporary Americana heroes like Neko Case.

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MIKE LITTLE – Keys To The Universe

MIKE LITTLE :: Keys To The Universe
Indepdendent :: Release Date: June 12, 2026

Mike Little, co-founder of The Hello Darlins and one of Canada’s most in-demand keyboardists, passed away on June 13 at the age of 54. Mike had been engaged in a lengthy battle with cancer, and enduring the progress and setbacks that often accompany treatment. He chose to keep his health private, instead concentrating on making music as he always had.

All of us who worked with him — and loved him — were hoping he was just experiencing another rough patch, but sadly that was not the case. The silver lining is that we were able to get Mike’s long-gestating solo album Keys To The Universe out into the world before he departed.

Comprised of both brand new and old school funk jams, the 11-track collection was recorded in often-spontaneous situations in Mike’s home studio in Calgary, with a core band consisting of drummer Adam Dowling, bassist Mike Lent and guitarist Murray Pulver, with other friends such as guitarist Russell Broom (Jann Arden) and bassist Chris Byrne (The Road Hammers) chipping in.

Along with seven instrumentals that include The Meters’ classic “Cissy Strut” and Jimmy Smith’s “Chicken Shack,” four songs feature guest vocals from Matt Andersen, Cory Tetford, Jack Semple, and all of The Hello Darlins—led by Mike’s partner in life and music Candace Lacina—on the album’s jubilant first single, “Good Thing Going On.”

Making Keys To The Universe was truly a labour of love for Mike, and now stands as a lasting testament to his talent. As he said in describing the album, “I started touring with blues bands right out of high school. I lived at the King Eddy in Calgary and played the blues jams for rent money, along with teaching music. I bought my first Hammond B3 and Leslie speaker from Brian Brown, who owned Western Keyboards in Calgary. It’s the very same organ I still play every day. That instrument opened the door to countless musical experiences and opportunities that helped shape the course of my life. I love B3, and it is more than just a keyboard to me. I believe it was my destiny to play this instrument, be in bands, and teach. Music has been my best friend.”

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THE JOEL AFFAIR – Lo & Behold

THE JOEL AFFAIR :: Lo & Behold [EP]
Sunken Treasure Records :: Release Date: June 4, 2026

Debuting in 2021 with the EP Trying To Get By, The Joel Affair’s third five-song collection, Lo & Behold, co-produced with James McKenty (Blue Rodeo, Terra Lightfoot, Cuff The Duke) is another short but sweet set from the recording project of Ontario singer/songwriter Joel Phair. The Joel Affair blends power pop and Americana with meticulous production to create a sound that follows in the footsteps of modern masters such as Jeff Tweedy and Craig Finn.

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LIV WADE – Fur Queen

LIV WADE :: Fur Queen [EP]
Meriläinen Music Inc. :: Release Date: June 5, 2026

After releasing the internationally acclaimed EP Radios and Buffalos in 2024, multi-talented Indigenous recording artist Liv Wade’s new five-song collection Fur Queen displays her wide-ranging musical approach, with the unexpectedly rollicking, fiddle-driven title track paying tribute to her birth mother’s early life as a celebrity in northern Manitoba’s Metis community.

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TYSON RAY BORSBOOM – These Days

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.

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THE WEBER BROTHERS – self-titled

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.

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THE PINTOS – “Studio Rain”

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.

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