Innes Wilson‘s Seaview EP was made a reality while touring the east coast in April 2018, with the help of two of Canada’s most dedicated indie bands WHOOP-Szo and Construction & Destruction.
The songs took their shape during recording sessions at The Quarantine, Construction & Destruction’s living room studio in the beautiful coast side hamlet of Port Greville N.S., overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Working closely with the members of WHOOP-Szo, simple folk tunes grew into powerful grunge pop tracks – styled after the early nineties sounds that Innes has always been a purveyor of. The music is reminiscent of the early years of Innes Wilson’s career, but strengthened by many more years of songwriting and by a backline from touring veterans. Seaview EP is raw and genuine. The four tracks travel with Innes as he navigates his life, with nature guiding his thoughts helping him express his journey of heartache and joy.
Listen to his new single From Now to Forever below:
He shared the following on the song.
“Sitting on the edge of the bed alone, I was contemplating. The Bay of Fundy was through the window in front of me, illuminated by an early morning light that gives a golden hue to all that it touches.
“Not forever.
“As the view of this landscape constantly changed, it also remained the same. It’s this duplicity we face when our lives take new directions, and conflicting thoughts become a challenge to be defeated. Though we remain the same, we continue to change. Memories are with us, and the future is ahead of us too. This is that song.
“Surrounded and encouraged by loving and caring friends in Port Greville, NS we played these chords and sang these words together.”
Originally from Vancouver, BC Innes Wilson is a Guelph, Ontario musician and has been writing and performing since 1999. After a six year hiatus, Innes recently returned to music with a renewed passion and creativeness – releasing three new records in two years’ time. His last two albums, Bedford Hills and Northumberland Slums have charted at numerous Canadian college/community radio stations, with Northumberland Slums reaching #1 on !earshot’s National Folk Chart.
Innes has performed across the country in various bands and opening for some of Canada’s most-loved indie artists like: The Sadies, Julie Doiron, By Divine Right, Sunparlour Players, Grimes, Hooded Fang, Timber Timbre, The Barmitzsvah Brothers, Walrus, and Shotgun Jimmie. He has also played at major music series and festivals including Halifax Pop Explosion, NXNE, Kazoo!, Wavelength, Quality Block Party, and Flourish Festival.
https://inneswilson.bandcamp.com/