Dive into the archives for an exclusive conversation with Geoff Arsenault (Nova Scotia), exploring his latest album Hired Hand. Then, enjoy cuts from Canada’s top roots, blues, and folk talents, including Matt Andersen and Vancouver’s Headlong Hearts.
Geoff Arsenault – Nova Scotian singer/songwriter, drummer, percussionist, and acclaimed session musician, Geoff returns with Hired Hand (Feb 21, 2025). His groove is swampy-rooted blues fused with Louisiana and Tex-Mex flavors. The record features collaborations with Matt Andersen, Amy Helm and Colin Linden
Geoff shares stories behind tracks like Pearl River, Angel’s Share or the Devil’s Take, and about reconnecting with studio collaborators
| Length |
Artist |
Track |
Notes |
| 00:03:56 |
Geoff Arsenault |
Pearl River |
A haunting acoustic-led number from Hired Hand |
| 00:04:20 |
Geoff Arsenault |
Hired Hand |
Title track—stripped-down drum, slide, acoustic bass |
| 00:03:19 |
Geoff Arsenault |
Angel’s Share Or The Devil’s Take |
Packed with guest guitars and vocals—dug by critics |
| 00:03:22 |
Geoff Arsenault |
Cajun Soul |
Swampy groove showcasing Cajun influence |
| 00:03:33 |
Matt Andersen |
The Hammer & The Rose |
Title track from his recent album shows a tender, soul‑folk side |
| 00:03:16 |
Headlong Hearts |
One Golden Day |
From the new album Creatures of Habit (Mar 21, 2025) |
| 00:03:10 |
Elephant Way |
Mind Games |
Emerging roots-folk act (info limited) |
| 00:03:50 |
Gal George Gjurin |
SHINE |
Radio single; Georgian-Canadian singer-songwriter |
| 00:03:37 |
Tom Eastland |
Rest Your Head |
Up-and-coming folk artist |
| 00:04:27 |
Gal George Gjurin |
HOW ABOUT A KISS? |
Intimate acoustic-driven track |
| 00:03:22 |
Slow Leaves |
Happy All the Time (Acoustic) |
Laid-back roots version of their upbeat single |
