Spotlight: Lisa Bozikovic

If you've been paying attention to Canadian music you know that nothing bad ever came out of the Friends in Bellwoods family / scene / collective / street gang ... whatever. Lisa Bozikovic is certainly no exception. A full review of the album is still in the works but for the time being check out Now Magazine:

"The record has a gloomy seriousness to it that those who appreciate melancholy ballads will love. Her huge roster of local musicians makes for pleasing tonal variety, but her vision is so strong that it always sounds like her. At times it’s tempting to lump her in with the rest of the indie folk brigade, but then she’ll launch into an intricate jazz pop groove, proving she’s in a class of her own."

and Eye Weekly:

"...emulates the softened blows of Natalie Merchant and Aimee Mann, telling artfully arranged stories of urban renewal. Often centred on doomed relationships — themes of remorse and yearning are powerfully rendered through Bozikovic’s odd voice, an octave lower with a toothier teasing than most conventional T.O. folkies. All the songs are gorgeous, yet a few are real showstoppers..."

Or just have a listen for yourself. You can grab Lisa's new album Lost August on Zunior for $8.88. You can also expect to hear a bunch from Lisa on NxEW's mixtape podcast in 2010.

Lisa Bozikovic- Grey Sky live at the Music Gallery
Lost August CD Release at the Music Gallery with Mike Smith of Muskox, members of Ohbijou and more