The Leaving & The Staying - Great Tracks from Canadian Songwriters

About this episode

This episode features a selection of great tracks from Canadian songwriters, highlighting themes of love, hope, and self-worth.

This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we’ve got a beautiful mix of thoughtful writing, great voices, and songs that stick with you: Alanna Sterling – Everything’s Gonna Be Just Fine – A warm, reassuring song that leans into hope and the quiet strength of simple words.Eddy Currents – It's A Jungle Out There – A sharp, observant take on modern life, full of energy and edge.Coraline James – Maybe – A tender, reflective song that captures the uncertainty and vulnerability of love.Five.X.Five (feat. Billy the Kid) – Before You Leave – A powerful collaboration about holding on, letting go, and the moments in between.Jordyn Pollard – If I Got You – A heartfelt song about love being the one thing that makes everything else make sense.Tom Eastland – Rest Your Head – A gentle, comforting song that feels like a late-night conversation with an old friend.Rachel Therrien – Beauty Free – A bold and uplifting song celebrating self-worth and breaking free from expectations.Leanne Lightfoot – Unsettled – A beautifully honest song about change, uncertainty, and finding your footing.Wallgrin – To Be a Creature – A poetic and atmospheric song that explores what it means to be human in a…

People in this episode

Host: Robert Campbell

Topics covered

• Canadian songwriters
• music
• songwriting
• emotional themes
• modern life
• love
• self-worth

Keywords

• Canadian music
• songwriters
• emotional songs
• hope
• love
• self-worth
• modern life
• music tracks

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