Michael Feuerstack finds himself today in a small but moving canon of musician-lyricists that prioritize, in equal amounts, their words and their melodies. The view of song as indivisible from lyric is a venerable philosophy. It traces its routes back to the earliest days of American folk, embodied most notably by the likes of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and, of course, Leonard Cohen. In keeping this understanding of the music of language, Feuerstack rubs shoulders with some notable contemporaries that have kept the proverbial songwriter’s torch burning. His music shares a kindred spirit with the work of fellow Canadians Steve Lambke, Bry Webb, Jennifer Castle and The Weather Station, to name a few, creating songs that speak with great intimacy and candour. Continue reading New Music: Michael Feuerstack Revels in the Beauty of the Ordinary on ‘Natural Weather’ →