Lester Slade is a traveling songwriter based in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Years on the road have shaped his stripped down sound, rooted in real stories and an honest approach to songwriting.

Fresh off tours through the Netherlands, Europe, and Canada’s East Coast, Lester has just completed his new 11 track album, the follow-up to 2024’s Fireweed. Written between shows and quiet stretches in the North, the album marks a new chapter in his work as a storyteller, capturing the landscapes, people, and experiences that shape his music.

Whether recording in the Arctic, or performing for new audiences in the south, Lester’s songs offer a clear eyed take on the lives we lead and the truths we carry, blending folk, Americana, and alt-country influences in to a sound that is both intimate and expansive.