I’m liking what I’m hearing from Vancouver, Canada, singer songwriter Paul Stewart, especially his song “Glass Skull”. His “defeatist folk” can be heard on his two self-released albums, the first (Parkade Songs, 2009) was recorded late one night in an underground parking garage in Edmonton, Alberta. The most recent effort is called Permanence (2011) and was recorded in Vancouver after moving to the coast to reconnect with past music collaborators/close friends.
Take a listen, check out “Glass Skull“. More here.