IAN NORTH – “GOING NORTH FOR GOOD”
INDEPENDENT
Canadian folk-rock artist Ian North returns with “Going North for Good,” a stirring new single that blends wistful storytelling with layered three-part harmonies and evocative lyricism. Rooted in folk-rock and classic singer-songwriter tradition, the track is both nostalgic and quietly powerful, reflecting on the complexity of leaving behind a place and the person you were when you lived there.
Inspired by his partner’s childhood move from Toronto to a small northern town, “Going North for Good” captures the search for belonging, the invisible threads that bind us to home, and the bittersweet courage it takes to start over.
Co-written with his wife and creative partner Jennifer Claveau, who also contributed all harmony vocals, “Going North for Good” was produced by Chris Gartner, with original vocal and guitar tracks recorded by John Campbell. The track’s warm arrangement and signature harmonies support a melodic narrative that feels both grounded and timeless.
“Going North for Good” is the latest release from North’s comeback body of work, following his 2024 album Everything Is Incomplete, which marked his return after surviving a near-fatal double pulmonary embolism in 2022. His recovery journey – spanning life support, rehabilitation, and a musical rebirth – forms the emotional backbone of this new creative chapter.
A revered “songwriter’s songwriter,” Ian North fuses myth-making, memoir, and cultural commentary in equal measure. Drawing inspiration from folk traditions and literary storytelling, his recent self-described “Fallen-Angel Folk-Rock” era brings sharp, poetic insight into the contradictions of the human condition.
ARTIST QUOTE
“We go looking for new beginnings, but the truth is we carry our stories with us. This song is about the hope that drives people to make a change, and the quiet grief that comes with knowing you can never truly go back.”
“Change isn’t just about geography. It’s about identity, memory, and how we make sense of where we’ve been”
Ian North
[Single]
(Independent)
Release Date: May 22, 2025
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