HAMILTON’S SONIC UNYON RECORDS SIGNS EVANGELINE GENTLE - SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM TO BE RELEASED ON VINYL MARCH 20, 2020
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“Evangeline Gentle's voice communicates an aching warmth that comes with knowing hardness and choosing softness instead. I didn't know anything about them before this self-titled debut, produced by the great Jim Bryson, and every time I listen to the record, I'm blown away anew by their songwriting and the space they're carving out across multiple genres — indie pop, alt-folk, singer-songwriter — in a way that feels effortless. Gentle and Bryson finding their way into each other's orbits makes sense, as Gentle's incredible talent recalls the great Kathleen Edwards, a frequent collaborator of Bryson's.” CBC Music - Canadian Artists Who Broke Out in 2019
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Today, Evangeline Gentle is pleased to announce their signing to Hamilton’s iconic independent record label Sonic Unyon Records. Rich, sweet, and lush with vibrato - these are only a few of the unmistakable qualities that constitute Evangeline Gentle’s fervent timbre. Make no mistake, however, they are more than an accomplished voice. Born on the Northeast coast of Scotland, Evangeline's songwriting possesses authenticity and depth as rare and unique as their own journey. Queer and passionate about social justice, Evangeline believes in the good-naturedness of people and our capabilities of growing together.
Produced by Jim Bryson at his Stittsvile studio Fixed Hinge, Evangeline’s self-titled debut album - available on vinyl March 20, 2020 via Sonic Unyon - makes for a powerful introduction to this Peterborough-based singer/songwriter. “Ordinary People” and “The Strongest People Have Tender Hearts” celebrate the strength it takes to stay soft in a world that can harden you with a single headline. “Drop My Name” champions the voice of someone no longer willing to be taken advantage of. “Sundays” is a sweet and honest exploration of insecurity in our romantic relationships. “Neither of Us” and “Long Time Love” are love songs for the modern world while “So It Goes” is a nostalgic retelling of teen summer love. “Even If” and “Digging My Grave” are less lighthearted tracks that share vulnerable truths about depression, drinking and recovering from self-sabotaging habits. “Good and Guided” is a hopeful closing song to this LP uniting listeners with the question “How do we become good and guided by the heart?”.
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At only 23 years of age, Evangeline’s accolades are already accumulating at an impressive rate. Awarded Emerging Artist at the 2015 Peterborough Folk Fest, and Best Female Vocalist of the year at the 2015 Wire Awards, they have shared stages with artists such as Basia Bulat, Craig Cardiff, Matt Andersen, Terra Lightfoot, and Sam Weber.
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EVANGELINE GENTLE LIVE
Dec 21, 2019 • Toronto, ON • Burdock Music Hall
Dec 22, 2019 • Wakefield, QC • The Blacksheep Inn *
Jan 12, 2020 • Sackville, NB • Thunder and Lightning
Jan 14, 2020 • Charlottetown, PE • Baba’s Lounge
Jan 16, 2020 • Halifax, NS • The Carleton
Jan 23, 2020 • Winnipeg, MB • X-Cues Billiards
Jan 23, 2020 • Winnipeg, MB • West End Cultural Centre ***
Feb 22, 2020 • Toronto, ON • The Dakota Tavern
* with Jim Bryson
*** with Coleman Hell