The Weight of Words Across the Quiet Places: Canadian Songwriters

About this episode

This episode explores the emotional core of songwriting through the lens of Canadian artists, focusing on themes of apology, longing, and connection.

This week’s episode leans into the emotional core of songwriting—apologies, longing, connection, and self-reflection. From intimate acoustic moments to richly textured arrangements, these Canadian artists explore what it means to stay, to leave, and to be truly heard. There’s a quiet strength running through this set—songs that don’t shout, but linger—offering listeners a deeply human, coast-to-coast musical experience. www.SFHAA.ca Jessie Bird – “If This Is How Sorry Goes” 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/jessiebirdmusic A raw and reflective take on apology, questioning whether words alone can ever be enough. Alick Mac – “500 Days” 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/alickmacmusic A thoughtful, time-marked journey through love and distance, carried by understated storytelling. Jon Martin and Lovers – “Little Heartbeat” 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/jonmartinmusic A tender, rhythm-driven piece that captures the fragility and persistence of connection. Thea Koper – “If I Were A Stone” 🔗 https://www.theakoper.com A beautifully introspective song imagining emotional stillness as both refuge and burden. Elisa Thorn – “My Moon” 🔗 https://www.elisathorn.com Delicate and atmospheric, this track…

People in this episode

Host: Robert Campbell

Topics covered

• emotional songwriting
• apologies
• longing
• connection
• self-reflection
• Canadian artists
• intimate acoustic moments

Keywords

• songwriting
• Canadian music
• emotional songs
• intimate performances
• acoustic music
• self-reflection
• connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: www.SFHAA.ca, Instagram, theakoper.com, geoffarsenault.com, elisathorn.com

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