The Leake in Review

Rooted in the people, places, landscapes and stories that have shaped the country, How’s It Goin’ sees Adams turn his unmistakable songwriting and voice towards home. Drawing on country, folk and rock, the album explores a distinctly Canadian musical landscape - at once expansive and intimate, cinematic and personal.
For Adams, the album began with a single song inspired by Canada’s east coast and grew into something much bigger: a collection of stories about the country he has called home throughout his life.
“The idea was simply to make a record about Canada,” says Adams. “It started with writing the song for the documentary Canada’s Wild Eastern Edge and after doing so much research, I was inspired to start writing more songs about Canada. Musically it took me somewhere a little different too, which made the whole thing exciting.”
That sense of discovery runs throughout How’s It Goin’. From landscapes and history to extraordinary characters and moments in the Canadian story, Adams finds inspiration in the familiar and the unexpected, creating an album that celebrates the country through his own distinctly personal lens.
Among the album’s 13 songs are “Diesel and Dirt,” “How’s It Goin’,” “Iron Ribbon,” “The Battle of Lundy’s Lane,” “51st State,” “The Ballad of Terry Fox,” and the newly added “Lake Ontario,” which will be available on the digital album only as a bonus track
One of the album’s most poignant moments is “The Ballad of Terry Fox,” Adams’ tribute to one of Canada’s most inspirational figures. The song will also feature in the forthcoming documentary film about Terry Fox, Run Terry Run.
At its heart, How’s It Goin’ is about home: the vast landscapes, the characters, the history, the humour, the resilience and the stories that make Canada what it is. It is Adams looking back at the country that shaped him while discovering new ways to tell its stories.
The album features 12 songs and will be released across CD and LP, with the LP housed in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves, obi and shrink wrap. A special A4 hardback book edition will also be available, featuring the album on CD, song lyrics and images connected to the stories and subjects explored across the record.
WATCH “The Ballad of Terry Fox” video HERE
WATCH “51st State” video HERE
HOW’S IT GOIN’ TRACK LISTING:
How’s It Goin’
Highway 16
Diesel & Dirt
The Battle of Lundy’s Lane
The Ballad of Terry Fox
51st State
When Canada Joined Newfoundland
A Handful of Gold
Iron Ribbon
The Bridge
Canada’s Wild Eastern Edge
Heave Away
Lake Ontario*
*= Digital album bonus track
About Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams is a Grammy and JUNO Award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career spans more than four decades. One of Canada’s most celebrated musical exports, Adams continues to perform for audiences around the world. His music reflects a lifelong commitment to storytelling, authenticity and the enduring power of rock and roll.
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On this episode of The Leake in Review, Jeff Leake sits down with Toronto-based musician Sam Drysdale for an honest and engaging conversation about his musical journey, creative process, and life as an independent artist in Canada's evolving music landscape.
Sam shares the stories behind his songwriting, the influences that have shaped his sound, and the challenges and opportunities facing emerging musicians today. The conversation explores everything from finding your artistic voice and navigating the realities of the music business to building connections with fans and staying authentic in a constantly changing industry.
With candid insights, personal stories, and plenty of laughs along the way, this episode offers a fascinating look at the passion, perseverance, and creativity required to make a career in music.
Whether you're a musician, music fan, or someone who loves hearing the stories behind the songs, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

This week on The Leake In Review, host Jeff Leake sits down with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter and CBC Music personality Damhnait Doyle for an engaging conversation about her remarkable career, her passion for championing Canadian artists, and the inspiration behind her powerful new EP, Bird in Flames. [cbc.ca], [youtube.com]
Known for her work as the host of Mornings with Damhnait Doyle on CBC Music and for her celebrated career as a solo artist, as well as a member of Shaye and The Heartbroken, Damhnait reflects on the evolution of her songwriting, balancing life as both broadcaster and artist, and what continues to inspire her creative journey. [cbc.ca], [en.wikipedia.org]
Jeff and Damhnait also discuss the stories behind the songs on Bird in Flames, the current state of Canada's music landscape, and why authentic storytelling remains at the heart of everything she does. [damhnaitdoyle.com], [youtube.com]
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The Leake in Review: Tyler Shaw on Viral Success, New Music & What's Next
This week on The Leake in Review, Jeff Leake sits down with Canadian pop star Tyler Shaw for an engaging conversation about career milestones, life in the spotlight, and what's coming next. Tyler reflects on the incredible journey of one of his songs becoming a global viral phenomenon, generating an astounding 6 billion streams worldwide, and discusses how social media and streaming have transformed the music industry. [youtube.com], [tiktok.com]
The conversation also dives into Tyler's upcoming appearance at Capital Music Week, his creative process, and the exciting news that fans can expect new music in early 2027. Tyler opens up about balancing success with authenticity, staying connected to fans, and continuing to evolve as an artist.
Whether you've followed Tyler since the beginning or recently discovered his music, this episode offers a candid look at one of Canada's most successful contemporary artists and the next chapter of his career.
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On this episode of The Leake in Review, host Jeff Leake sits down with multi-platinum Ottawa artist and 2026 Capital Music Week Ambassador Jamie Fine.
They dig into life on the road, the real advice she’d give emerging artists, how ADHD has shaped her creative process and career, why she still loves calling Ottawa home, and what it means to represent the city’s music scene as Capital Music Week returns October 2–10 with 100+ artists taking over 25 venues across Ottawa.
Jamie Fine Tour Dates (You Feel Like Home Tour):

• Oct 9 – MilkBoy, Philadelphia, PA

• Oct 11 – Baby’s All Right, Brooklyn, NY

• Nov 24 – King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, UK

• Nov 26 – Workman’s Club, Dublin, Ireland

• Nov 28 – The Lower Third, London, UK

• Dec 11 – Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON

• Dec 12 – HISTORY, Ottawa, ON
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