velvet paintings - latest press
ALBUM REVIEW 4.5/5 STARS - "…finely constructed arrangements...extraordinarily rich songs… The tunes themselves are transcendent meditations" - Winnipeg Free Press (Winnipeg, April 26) --→FULL ARTICLE
“When listening to Leaf Rapids, you can sometimes hear the musicality of Fleetwood Mac, with nods to Elvis Presley and other rock and roll greats… [this] local tour-stop will likely become a distant memory for them when they become a household staple. But their unique energy and addicting tunes are bound to be unforgettable for anyone who listens.” - The Gateway (Edmonton, April 2024) --→FULL ARTICLE
"Their sound has been described as Cinematic Canadiana, in which case this is most definitely their widescreen blockbuster." - Fatea UK --→FULL ARTICLE
“Dig into Keri’s lyrics here, and quickly discover her amazing flair for painting vivid picture with mere words.” - Great Dark Wonder (“Starling to a Starling”) --→FULL ARTICLE
"Leaf Rapids are back with a bang!" - Michael Park, TIAMS ("Starling to a Starling") --→LISTEN TO RADIO SHOW
Leaf Rapids is bringing some colour to the spring with the release of their long-awaited new recording, Velvet Paintings. Out April 19 via Mile 33 Records, the indie roots quartet featuring Keri Latimer, Devin Latimer, Joanna Miller, and Chris Dunn will celebrate the launch with hometown fans at Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club on their release date (including early and late shows). Next up, they'll log some time on the road with tour dates across Western Canada. We've got their new single "Velvet Painting" for you as this week's featured song. Press play and don't miss Leaf Rapids live!