Fresh Canadian Roots & Blues: Geoff Arsenault Interview + Tracks from Matt Andersen, Headlong Hearts

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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