Lynn Rosenblood keeps her feet on the ground while climging to new artistic heights with her incredible, immersive and instantly addictive sophomore album Ascent — premiering exclusively on Tinnitist.
If you think too many singer-songwriters these days sound exactly the same, well, you’re right. But with this distinctive and dynamic effort, Rosenbloom is the welcome exception that proves the rule. Ascent blends a personal chronicle of resilience and self-discovery with a scrappy, handcrafted soundtrack of organic, free-wheeling folk, pop and rock reminiscent at times of Rickie Lee Jones. The result: An album of exceptional maturity, depth and sophistication.
From the dawn-like shimmer of the opening track Wolfcry and the crunchy pop-rock choogle of Tale Of A Hawk to the smoky folk-blues of Away and the sweetly drifting closer Stand In The River, these songs pull you in, get under your skin, bring you back for more — and keep getting better the more you listen. Rosenblood is not only an artist who needs to be added to your playlist immediately; she might just be one of the best Canadian singer-songwriters you haven’t heard yet.
Though it’s not for lack of trying. Her debut album Circus, recorded with Grammy-winning producer Mark Howard, fell victim to the disruptions of the pandemic. So Rosenblood, who divides her time between Los Angeles and the Kootyenays of B.C., withdrew to the mountains to recharge. There, she began crafting her next record using GarageBand.
A serendipitous meeting in 2022 with Regina producer Walter Jeworski led to a five-day recording session in October 2023, where Lynn recorded vocals, guitars, and drums alongside Jayson Brinkworth. Back in Nelson, she collaborated with Rahj Levinson and Jesse Lee, adding guitar and standup bass to the mix. Ascent‘s mixing and mastering were entrusted to close friends and industry professionals: Jonathan Meenk, based in Los Angeles, mixed select tracks including Tail Of A Hawk and Stand In The River, while two-time Grammy winner Zack Djurich mixed and mastered the remaining tracks.
Lynn comes from a musical family. Her great-grandfather was the piano player at the Silent Movie House on Fairfax Avenue in Hollywood. Her grandmother was a classical opera singer and Lynn’s mum had a long career singing with the Canadian Opera Company. Lynn’s father, an English professor, always shared his love of jazz and poetry with her.
Lynn moved to Los Angeles to support her mother who was undergoing cancer treatment. Her eventual passing served as a catalyst for Lynn to explore poetry and songwriting. In creating internal space, Lynn allows all parts of herself to acknowledge contradictions. By making room for her craft and all her fears, Lynn’s songs are a fine balance between shame and grace. Her songs are landscapes, where all parts of her can live.
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