Folk and Country

John Borra Celebrates Toronto Studio with 'Last Dance at the E Room' Album

PUBLISHED Jul 8, 2025

Toronto punk roots vet John Borra is back with his latest album, 'Last Dance at E Room,' due out October 24. Inspired by the final days of...

Ray LaMontagne Reschedules 'Trouble' 20th Anniversary Tour

PUBLISHED Jul 8, 2025

Ray LaMontagne is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his seminal debut album 'Trouble' with a vinyl reissue and a North American tour...

Final Michael Hurley Album 'Broken Homes and Gardens' to Get Posthumous Release

PUBLISHED Jul 8, 2025

Michael Hurley, the legendary figure of outsider folk music, died back in April after returning home from a series of performances at...

Kathleen Edwards Expands 2025 North American Tour

PUBLISHED Jul 8, 2025

Kathleen Edwards is gearing up to release her new album 'Billionaire' — co-produced by Jason Isbell — next month, which she'll proceed to...

Neko Case Details New Album 'Neon Grey Midnight Green,' Shares "Wreck"

PUBLISHED Jul 8, 2025

Earlier this year, roots noir songwriter Neko Case ranked her five best songs from her catalogue, including a song called "Destination"...

Ron Sexsmith Had Nothing to Prove but Everything to Offer at Mariposa Folk Festival

Tudhope Park, July 6

PUBLISHED Jul 7, 2025

Ron Sexsmith is one of Canada's greatest singer-songwriters. He's collaborated with icons like Feist and Leonard Cohen, and his songs have...

Basia Bulat Made Mariposa Folk Festival Her Palace

Tudhope Park, July 5

PUBLISHED Jul 6, 2025

Opening the Saturday evening main stage at the Mariposa Folk Festival has to be one of the most difficult sets of the weekend. Attendees...

The Paper Kites Honoured Lightfoot's Legacy at Mariposa Folk Festival

Tudhope Park, July 4

PUBLISHED Jul 5, 2025

Playing the Mariposa Folk Festival is a badge of honour for folk artists around the world. The annual fest, now in its 65th year, has...