Acclaimed Prairie-Gothic Folk Band The Deep Dark Woods Release 'Jubilee,' Embark on North American Tour

Saskatchewan gothic-folk quintet The Deep Dark Woods—who’ve earned accolades including JUNO® Award and Americana Award nominations and wins at the Canadian Folk Music Awards and Western Canadian Music Awards—released their sophomore label album (and fifth overall), Jubilee, on Sept. 30 via Sugar Hill Records. The 13-track project was produced by L.A.-based folk revivalist Jonathan Wilson (Dawes, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Father John Misty), and it beautifully builds on the acclaimed psychedelic, electric-folk sound of The Deep Dark Woods’ previous efforts.

Recorded in a cabin in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains near Bragg Creek, Alberta, Jubilee journeys through folk and rock history, from California to the UK, from the 1970s to the present day. The album nods to genre pioneers such as The Byrds and Fairport Convention before heading into altogether new territory of soundscapes, and the results sound at once in and out of modern time.

Comprised of Boldt, Chris Mason (vocals, bass), Lucas Goetz (drums/percussion, vocals), Geoff Hilhorst (keys) and Linthicum, the tight-knit members of The Deep Dark Woods are old friends and trusted collaborators. Lead singer Boldt writes most of the lyrics, but songwriting credits on Jubilee are also shared with Mason, former bandmate Burke Barlow and new addition Clayton Linthicum. The band recorded Jubilee mostly live off the floor, which allowed for a collective and often spontaneous approach to songcraft. Lyrically, Jubilee shows artistic growth and finesse, and the new album features some of band’s finest songs yet.

The Deep Dark Woods are on the road this fall in both the U.S. and Canada in support of Jubilee. For the most up-to-date tour information, please visit www.thedeepdarkwoods.com.
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