Buckle up for another adventure in Canadian songwriting! This week’s Songwriters From Here and Away is a fun, wide-ranging episode showcasing artists who bring big ideas and bigger hooks. Expect everything from heartfelt confessions to dancefloor-ready grooves:

• Begonia – Hotter Than the Sun, fiery vocals from one of Canada’s most magnetic performers. hellobegonia.com
• Aline Deanna – Road Runners, rootsy storytelling on the move. AlineDeanna.com
• Silver Sardines – Big White Dog, quirky indie charm at its finest. thesilversardines.bandcamp.com
• Dan Young – Empty Barrooms, a songwriter’s portrait of loneliness and grit. DanYoungMusic.com
• KINLEY – New Light, shimmering indie-pop with heart. KinleyMusic.com
• Graeme Jonez – The Storm, a dramatic and powerful anthem. Facebook
• Kelly Bado – Silver Lining, uplifting and soulful. KellyBado.com/
• Maggie Andrew – If God Was Real, daring and thought-provoking. MaggieDAndrew.com/
• The Minimum Wage – Ransom Note, cheeky, sharp-edged rock. Facebook
• Michelle Calder – The Hike, storytelling rooted in nature and reflection. Instagram
• Michelle Lee-Klaassen – Rabbit Hole, an emotional journey through layered sounds. Instagram
• Orchid Orchestra – The Weekend, atmospheric pop perfect for late nights. TheOrchidOrchestra.com
• Darren Greer (feat. Melissa Lauren) – Trying To Say, smooth and soulful. Bandcamp
• Veronica Raine – August, nostalgic and tender. VeronicaRaine.com/
• Super Pyramid – Only the Vain, edgy indie with a punch. Linktree

This episode is playful, thought-provoking, and brimming with creativity—an eclectic mix of Canada’s next great voices.

🎧 Listen now on most Podcasters, or sfhaa.ca