About this episode
Jennifer Foster discusses her new album 'Powerline' and the personal stories behind her music.
“Jennifer Foster’s new album Powerline is a wonderful collection of songs. No shortage of sweet melodies or intimate lyrics, and all sung in a voice that is lovely and unpretentious” – Ron Sexsmith Jennifer Foster is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music blends classic pop-folk songwriting with warmth, curiosity, and emotional honesty. Her songs are hooky and heartfelt, inviting listeners in with melody and drawing them closer through her vivid storytelling. Her new album, Powerline, out in April, is an acoustic-driven collection that offers Foster’s most personal songwriting to date. Part love letter, part map, many of the songs were inspired by the New Brunswick farm where she grew up – colourful snapshots of the landscape that shaped her, and of her rich inner world as she navigates relationship, loss, and change. It’s a goodbye to a time, place, and version of herself. Powerline marks Jennifer’s fourth release; her previous album earned a JUNO nomination for Producer of the Year (Michael Phillip Wojewoda). She has collaborated widely across the Canadian music landscape, working with artists such as Ron Sexsmith, Carole Pope, Lori Cullen, Kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies), Moe…
People in this episode
Host: Apologue Productions
Guest: Jennifer Foster
Topics covered
- music
- songwriting
- personal stories
- Canadian artists
- emotional honesty
Keywords
- Jennifer Foster
- Powerline
- Canadian singer-songwriter
- music
- emotional honesty
- songwriting
- Ron Sexsmith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Schitt’s Creek, Barenaked Ladies, The Pursuit of Happiness, JUNO
Products: Powerline
Places: New Brunswick
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