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CARRIE CLARK – Resistor

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.

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ODD MARSHALL – Seconds

Odd Marshall (seated left) / Photo: Heather Thorn

ODD MARSHALL :: Seconds
Independent :: Release date: March 6, 2026

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.

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DANIEL ISAIAH – “Too Far To Run” [Single]

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.

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CABIN FEVER – “No Back Page” [Single]

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.

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JOHN SCHWIRTLICH – Apertures

JOHN SCHWIRTLICH :: Apertures
Independent :: Release date: March 6, 2026

John Schwirtlich has been a professional photographer for the past 25 years, based in Kamloops, British Columbia, shooting everything from his twin passions for skiing and live music to working on film sets and architectural projects. Now, John’s musical aspirations have come to fruition with his debut album, Apertures, a roots rock feast that sounds like someone who’s actually been in the songwriting game for a long time. Produced by Craig Smith of the band ONTARIANS, the 10 full-band songs on Apertures are a reflection of the title in terms of exposing various degrees of personal experience, with John’s rough-edged voice ideally suited to tell his story.

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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

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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