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The Toronto-based sophisti-pop artist Elrichman — the project of Paul Erlichman — is set to release his new album, Heaven’s Mayor on April 24, 2020 via Madrid-based label, Bobo Integral. Following his work as part of Goosebump (formally Germaphobes), Erlichman, who also plays in the jangle-pop quartet, Ducks Unlimited, recorded the new album with producer, Alex Gamble (Fucked Up, Alvvays). It’s the first record under the Elrichman moniker since 2014’s Young, Healthy, and Wonderful and finds further contributions from members of Hooded Fang (Jon Pappo), Weaves (Zach Bines) and Twisted Pine (Anh Phung).
Recorded at Toronto&#8217;s recently closed studios, The Hive, Heaven’s Mayor looks to meticulously examine how to be honest with oneself in a world driven by consumption. It’s a theme that somewhat ironically resonates with the story of The Hive and many other ephemeral studios and venues across Toronto’s scene, being closed, removed and then replaced with condominiums or clothing stores. The level of rapport Elrichman demonstrates with himself is something he reflects onto a wider world context too. Whereas previously his writing has invoked the use of character sketches, Heaven’s Mayor, amongst its gorgeous string sections and &#8217;80s indie-pop, unabashedly portrays who he is as an artist. “I guess I&#8217;m at a point where I feel more comfortable putting myself in my songs,” he says. “It&#8217;s also kind of about feeling ridiculous being a male guitar-playing singer-songwriter in this age when lord knows there&#8217;s been enough of us.”
(Photo Credit: Chelsee Ivan)

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Music

Music By the Humbled, For the Humbled

Damien Jurado is a singer-songwriter from Seattle, Washington. His latest release is In the Shape of a Storm. Jurado will be hitting the road with Nick Thune throughout January 2020 for their &#8220;Sad Music, Sad Comedy&#8221; tour (dates <a href="https://nickthune.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>).

Damien Jurado

Podcast

Damien Jurado Talks with Nick Thune for the Talkhouse Podcast

<div>Jesca Hoop is a California-born, UK-based songwriter who released her fifth studio album, Stonechild, in July. She has written songs with Sam Beam (Iron and Wine), collaborated with Lucius and This is the Kit on her latest release, and worked with luminaries including Peter Gabriel, Stewart Copeland, and Tom Waits. With her roots in folk and Americana, Hoop continually pushes at the boundaries of what is possible within those traditions, creating songs that twist and turn, constantly surprising, and delightful and disturbing in equal measures.</div>
<div>(Photo Credit: Aga Mortlock)</div>
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Jesca Hoop

“Can You Lie In a Song?” A Conversation with Jesca Hoop and Kate Stables (This Is the Kit)

Murray A. Lightburn, the longtime frontman of Montreal’s acclaimed The Dears, returns with his deeply personal new solo album, Once Upon A Time In Montreal, available digitally, along with a vinyl edition available online and in stores via Dangerbird Records.

Murray A. Lightburn

Murray A. Lightburn’s Guide to Songwriting

Robbie Fulks is a musician — country, but also strongly attracted to jazz, bluegrass, gospel, experimental musics — living in Los Angeles. His latest record is Bluegrass Vacation. His 2017 release, Upland Stories, was a multiple Grammy nominee. His website is <a href="http://robbiefulks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Robbie Fulks

The Spectacle and Sensation of Shania Twain

Chris Collingwood is a singer, songwriter and cofounder of the rock group Fountains of Wayne. Since 1996, his career has included occasional chart success, extensive touring throughout America, Europe and Japan, and a brief appearance in a hit video with a pole-dancing supermodel. His new band Look Park released their self-titled, Mitchell Froom-produced debut in 2016. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/lookpark" target="_blank">here</a>.

Chris Collingwood

Can’t Help Myself: a Conversation with Juliana Hatfield

Your favorite musicians, filmmakers, and other creative minds one-on-one. No moderator, no script, no typical questions. The Talkhouse Podcast offers unique insights into creative work from all genres and generations. <a href="https://pod.link/Talkhouse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe now</a>, and explore more illuminating shows on the <a href="https://talkhouse.com/category/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Talkhouse Podcast Network.</a>

Talkhouse Podcast

Helado Negro Talks with Sylvan Esso for the Talkhouse Podcast

Mitski is a musician who is based out of New York, but perpetually on tour. Follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/mitskileaks">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MitskiLeaks/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mitskileaks/">Instagram</a>.

Mitski

One Projection: Harry Styles and the Art of Idealism

Louise Post is one of the lead vocalists-guitarists for the grunge band Veruca Salt, which formed in 1993. The band&#8217;s most recent record, Ghost Notes, was released in 2015.

Louise Post

Louise Post (Veruca Salt) on Songwriting (and Intergenerational Kinship) With Skating Polly

Jonah Bayer is the guitarist for the screamo act United Nations. He is also a writer, producer and podcaster with two decades of experience in the music industry. He has written for Rolling Stone, Travel + Leisure, and Stereogum and worked on podcasts for clients such as HBO Max, iHeartMedia &amp; Sonos. He is currently an adjunct professor in the English &amp; Communications department at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as well as a graduate student in Antioch University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.

Jonah Bayer

Jonah Bayer (United Nations) Thinks Conor Oberst is Writing the Best Songs of His Career

Jesse D. Leach is the vocalist of Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace and The Empire Shall Fall. He has visited every continent except Antarctica. He is a lover of good music, good food, especially pizza, and good, down-to-earth people. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/EyeAgainstI">here</a> and Killswitch Engage <a href="https://twitter.com/kseofficial">here</a>.

Jesse D. Leach

Jesse Leach Shares His Favorite Lyrics, AND Drops a New Killswitch Engage Video

Conor Oberst is the frontman of Bright Eyes and Desaparecidos, to name a few. His newest solo album, Ruminations, came out in 2016.
Matt Berninger is the frontman of the National. He formed El Vy in 2014 with Brent Knopf of Ramona Falls and released the album Return to the Moon in November 2015.

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