Debra-Jean Creelman

Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Debra Jean Creelman has become a fixture of the West Coast music scene. From her early days with Mother Mother to her frequent collaborations and expansive solo catalogue, she’s the one to call when you need powerhouse vocals, dry wit and unmatched vocal arrangements. Simply put, Creelman is the real deal. On her fifth studio album, Little Town, Creelman invites listeners into what can only be described as a cinematic experience. The seventeen tracks - written and recorded primarily with long-time collaborator Sean Cronin- unfold like a short film: vaudevillian, visceral, and at its core, vital. Creelman has entered her main character era. “Bing Bong Baby” (Cronin) sounds like Piper At the Gates of Dawn refracted through an Americana lens, while “Little Town” (Cronin) could have easily scored an episode of True Detective. The album’s first single, “Bloom” (Creelman, Cronin), features Kendel Carson on violin and vocals, layering harmonies so radiant you can practically see the clouds part. There’s a blend of irreverence and reverence - the Jungian individuation meets the Pentecostal “take it to church” spirit that defines Little Town.