Dedicated and meticulous songwriter Doris Folkens came to the CFRU studio to discuss a few tracks off her self-titled debut LP. We talk about her grandmother's rescue of a piano from her burning house, a bird that curls its feathers, and peek into some free writing that preceded the lyrics for these songs. Check out dorisfolkens.com for more information as well as stories behind the album's songs.

Ontario's thoughtful-folk sweetheart John Muirhead stops by the studio to discuss two tracks off his new EP, "Foundational". We talk space, time, and ointment. Visit johnpmuirhead.com or use your Facebook chops to track John's progress across Canada this summer & listen to his lovely EP, out on June 8th!

This episode of Lyrically Speaking features electronic folkster/ukulele innovator Jojo Worthington discussing a few track off her album "//" (AKA "Two Lines"). We celebrate this LP's two year anniversary by chatting Lolita, Habakkuk 3:17, and overcoming invisibility while eating baclava. Catch Jojo at an upcoming show and look out for her new EP slated for release later this summer: http://www.jojoworthington.com.

This Episode of Lyrically Speaking features Toronto/Grey County based L Con (Lisa Conway), the master of minimal sound and maximum feeling, talking about old and new tracks in preparation for the release of her new LP, Insecurities In Being. Listen in as we discuss Ani DiFranco, over-apologizing, and making people wait for the drums. Check out www.lconofficial.com for show dates and to purchase the new album on May 25th!

This Episode of Lyrically Speaking features Guelph sister-led power-folk outfit The Lifers talking about brand new songs off their latest LP Honey Suite, their songwriting process, and feeling smelly. Come see them kick off their album tour Wednesday, May 16th in Guelph, or across the U.S./Canada/Europe in the coming weeks. Details at thelifersmusic.com.

The very first episode of Lyrically Speaking features warm-souled folkster Annie Sumi! Annie stops by the studio to discuss a couple golden tracks off her beautiful new album, "In The Unknown". Check out more music & tour dates at anniesumi.com.