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The Story and the Song - (Lost & Trust)

Over two shows, 14 East Coast artists were invited to write new songs inspired by the themes of TRUST (March 5) and LOST (April 2). Throughout the 60-minute broadcasts, host Bill Roach will engage each songwriter to tell a story about their unique interpretation of the theme, then spin the new track.

2022 Edition features 14 East Coast artists over two themed shows

CBC Communications ·

The East Coast Music Hour has announced the 2022 edition of The Story and the Song.

Over two shows, 14 East Coast artists were invited to write new songs inspired by the themes of TRUST (March 5) and LOST (April 2). Throughout the 60-minute broadcasts, host Bill Roach will engage each songwriter to tell a story about their response to the theme of LOST, then spin the new track.

For the listener, it's a fascinating window into the craft of songwriting. For the artists, it's a unique opportunity to showcase brand new music immediately and directly to a CBC audience.

LOST theme reflects struggle to find a place 

Watch "Lost" by Erin Costello, the first video from The Story and the Song | LOST. (Directed by Michael Hall) 

Watch "Brave" by Alicia Toner, the second video from The Story and the Song | LOST. (Directed by Millefiore Clarkes).

LOST is how many of us are feeling these days – unable to shake the sense that our lives remain in limbo, and that we're living in a state of not-quite-normal. 

Perhaps it's the struggle to find a place in a world of immense social, environmental and political change. Or maybe it's a feeling that you've lost a connection to others – whether it be loved ones, family, even neighbours. 

And sometimes just falling in love is like being lost.

LOST is a challenging theme, one that has sparked intense creativity from an exciting, diverse group of East Coast artists, resulting in an impressive playlist of new music.

LISTEN NOW:

Clockwise from bottom left: Keonte Beals, Ben Caplan, Valmy, Alicia Toner, Arsoniste, Breagh Isabel, Erin Costelo. (CBC Communications)

The 2022 LOST Artists

Erin Costelo | N.S.        Valmy | N.L.                    Alicia Toner | P.E.I.       Ben Caplan | N.S.

Breagh Isabel | N.S.     Keonté Beals | N.S.       Arsoniste | N.S.

Tune in for The Story and the Song LOST on Saturday, April 2 at 10/10:30 am on CBC Music and 5/5:30 pm on CBC Radio. Listen to East Coast Music Hour on the CBC Listen app anytime.

Trust theme sparks intense creativity

TRUST is a big word these days. Having collectively gone through two extremely challenging years, we've all been witness to an erosion of trust—in political figures, science, media … even our own neighbours. 

But to trust is also a beautiful thing—we can trust our instincts, trust our loved ones and trust our community. And to bestow trust on others is one of the most powerful things we can do.

Clockwise from bottom left: Julie Aube, Bradley Murphy, Shane O'Handley, Jay Heart, Frieden, Maisie and Reuben Gilbert, Raymond Sewell, Aquakultre, King Sway, Mike Trask. (CBC Communications)

The 2022 TRUST Artists

Aquakultre | N.S.            Jay Heart  | N.L.           King Sway | N.L        Raymond Sewell | N.B.

Mhira Blood | N.S.          The Gilberts | N.S.       Mike Trask w/Julie Aube | N.B.

LISTEN NOW:

Watch Sweet Maggie from Raymond Sewell,  the first video release from The Story and the Song | TRUST:

Watch Breathless from King Sway, the second video release from The Story and the Song | TRUST:

Tune in for the best music from the best coast on East Coast Music Hour, Saturdays at 10/10:30 am on CBC Music and 5/5:30 pm on CBC Radio. Listen to East Coast Music Hour on the CBC Listen app anytime.

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