45. When We Wake with Daniel James McFadyen

About this episode

Daniel James McFadyen discusses his musical journey and new album, Back to the Country.

Three time Music Nova Scotia Award winner, Daniel James McFadyen grew up outside of Toronto chasing a ball, not a melody. But somewhere between the rec centre squash courts and the dark and dreary corners of the pubs filled with folk covers, music found him. His new album, Back to the Country , was written in a cabin on the east coast and recorded in a cabin cum recording studio on the west coast. It’s raw, nostalgic, and wide open. Like the places that shaped it. It's When We Wake with Daniel James McFadyen. Landmine Tour @danieljamesmcfadyen Wanna get in touch? Send an email to ⁠whenwewakeradio@gmail.com⁠ Or find me on Instagram @whenwewakeradio & @theandrewshaver When We Wake with Andrew Shaver is written, hosted, edited, and produced by ⁠Andrew Shaver⁠ . The weekly radio broadcast is syndicated across Canada, from Newfoundland to British Columbia. Theme song Got You by Noah Reid

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Shaver

Guest: Daniel James McFadyen

Topics covered

• music
• nostalgia
• album creation
• Canadian culture
• personal journey

Keywords

• Daniel James McFadyen
• Back to the Country
• Music Nova Scotia
• album
• music journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Music Nova Scotia

Books & works: Back to the Country

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