JC Campbell

With a father who sang the blues and a mother who loved classic soul and country, it seemed as if JC Campbell was predestined for a life of making music. With three albums now under his belt, the Winnipeg, Manitoba-born Campbell has hit his stride with Lately, a seven-song collection that brings together all of his influences, while offering powerful messages of hope in dark times.

As an Indigenous artist, the multi-award nominated Campbell has a unique perspective on the world, expressed through a soulful voice reminiscent of Memphis or Muscle Shoals in the 60’s. That definitely comes across on Lately’s first single, the heart-swelling “Walk In Love”. With all the uncertainty and separation during the Covid-19 pandemic, JC felt that the world needed a love song, and he was going to write it.

JC began writing songs as a teenager on a guitar with a bowed nick given to him by his mother, which eventually led him to work with Winnipeg producer/guitarist Murray Pulver (Crash Test Dummies, Doc Walker). Songs they recorded together soon made lasting impressions on the National Indigenous Music countdown and were added to regular rotation on Sirius XM.

Now with Lately, his second collaboration with producer Marc Merilainen (aka Nadjiwan), JC Campbell is poised to transcend any specific labels that may have previously been attached to his music and stake his rightful claim within the worlds of Americana and roots rock.