10 years ago Jen lane released the critically acclaimed and WCMA nominated album,“For the Night”, and the content is just as relevant today as it was then. The songs were inspired by feelings of isolation, a sad, hard world, and the realization that we are all living together on this tiny planet in a vast universe.
The album combines some seriously catchy songs with a laid-back cool that evokes Lucinda Williams and a pure, wistful voice that at times recalls Edie Brickell.  The arrangements are classic country, and the production has a vintage feel, thanks, in part, to a near-analogue recording process.

The track “Today I Lost My Mind” speaks volumes to the way humanity is feeling right now but is delivered in a fun yet heartfelt way. The chorus lyrics, “lately I just wanna take you to a show”, remind us all of how we are yearning for the normal we knew just 7 months ago.

“I think we’re all a little out of our mind during this incredibly strange time” says Lane. “It’s really a time that we have to conquer with love, patience and understanding. We can all learn a lot from each other. We don’t have to be so divided. No matter what, this affects everyone, everywhere, and it’s ok to lose your mind sometimes.”

This single gives us a little something to enjoy while Jen is creating music for a new album to be released in 2021.

Jen Lane’s last album, “This Life of Mine”, produced 8 successful singles including “Shoe“, “Movin On“, “This Life of Mine“, “My Man“, “Never Try To Love You”, “Happy”, “Waitin For You”, and “Fools”. Lane was nominated for a 2017 Western Canadian Music Award for Roots Solo Artist of the Year, and was also nominated for a Saskatchewan Country Music Award
for Roots Artist of the Year in 2018 and 2019.

Summertime is here, love is in the air, and there’s no better time for a new single from Saskatoon’s Jen Lane. After beginning an affair with listening to her favourite music on vinyl, Jen received Big Star’s No.1 record as a gift. The lyrics and music to the track “Thirteen” were incredibly inspiring to her as her and her partner share an affinity to lucky #13. The song took her back to her first flirtations with the heart and the powerful memories that are created by summer love. Let her new single be your soundtrack to a summer of love and memories that last forever.

The heart can lead us to glory but it can also lead us astray. Jen Lane bares her heart and shares a bittersweet story of crazy love with her latest single, “Fools”. Lane shines with soaring vocals on “Fools”, in which the lyrics come off sincere and heartfelt as she tones down the bright country sheen to just a hint of twang and lets the song breathe.

That’s what makes true country music so special: it’s about life. You don’t feel like you’re listening to someone who isn’t comfortable in their own skin. Being an artist takes some skills and musically, Lane has some well-sharpened claws.

Jen Lane “This Life of Mine” has produced 7 successful singles so far including “Shoe“, “Movin On“, “This Life of Mine“, “My Man“, “Never Try To Love You”, “Happy” and “Waitin For You”. Lane was nominated for a 2017 Western Canadian Music Award for Roots Solo Artist of the Year, and was also nominated for a Saskatchewan Country Music Award for Roots Artist of the Year. Lane was selected to perform at SXSW in 2017
and MerleFest in North Carolina in April 2018.

Lane toured across the country numerous times to promote “This Life of Mine“, which charted on National College Radio for over 24 weeks, including reaching #1 on the National Earshot Folk/Roots chart. It also garnered substantial radio play on Commercial Country, CBC, and Satellite Radio, and she performed on dozens of television shows across the country.

Soulful and honest, country and rootsy, Jen Lane has created a career of diverse and emotional song writing. Her latest album, This Life of Mine, is not only a continuation of that career, but a bold step forward, an album that deserves to take a place as a contemporary Canadian country classic.

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If the voice could manifest itself as an instrument, then Jen Lane is a vintage Martin in a pair of old Nashville hands; the sort that has played with everyone, yet slinks in the background, making everyone they play for sound amazing. It’s a voice that envelops you, puts its warm hands round your soul and lifts you up.

“Waitin For You”, the opening track of Jen Lane’s latest album “This Life of Mine”, blows in like a sweet summer breeze with vocals reminiscent of some of country music’s best; soft and sweet like Alison Krauss with that beloved folk/bluegrass style that is so often forgotten in the likes of country music today.

The song exudes warmth from the start, a contemporary country sound with an old-school country intimacy. Opening with an understated solo riff, a shy guitar introduction before the soothing main vocals lead listeners in to feel the music’s warmth. “Waitin For You” quickly builds part by part, with percussion and background vocal, a family conversation at the dinner table, each voice fitting between and around the others, sharing stories and trading memories.
Jen Lane “This Life of Mine” has produced 6 successful singles so far including “Shoe“, “Movin On“, “This Life of Mine“, “My Man“, “Never Try To Love You”, and “Happy”. Lane was nominated for a 2017 Western Canadian Music Award for Roots Solo Artist of the Year, nominated for a Saskatchewan Country Music Award for Roots Artist of the Year, and has been selected to perform at MerleFest in North Carolina in April 2019.

Lane toured from coast to coast numerous times to promote “This Life of Mine“, which charted on National College Radio for over 24 weeks, including reaching #1 on the National Earshot Folk/Roots chart. It also garnered substantial radio play on Commercial Country, CBC, and Satellite Radio, and she performed on dozens of television shows across the country.

Soulful and honest, country and rootsy, Jen Lane has created a career of diverse and emotional song writing. Her latest album, This Life of Mine, is not only a continuation of that career, but a bold step forward, an album that deserves to take a place as a contemporary Canadian country classic.

January 1st, 2018

Heading into 2018 I could not feel more blessed. Last year was one of the hardest and best years of my life. It was a long road getting here, where I find myself adult-ing like never before, with a baby, a new home, and my wonderful husband by my side. Some people thought I was crazy choosing a career in music, but I can truly say that through the ups and downs I was doing what made me happy, and I truly believe that’s what brought me here where I have everything I ever hoped for.

That is why I am excited to ring in the New Year by launching my single, “Happy”! (buy on itunes here) (listen on Spotify here)

I’m wishing you all the best this year!

Hear your heart, live your dreams and dare to make the changes you’ve always longed to make!

Much Love!

Jen

Hello everyone! It’s been too long! The rumors are true! I have officially entered the realm of motherhood! What a trip! I can’t say that I mind waking up with my newborn daughter in the middle of the night instead of waking up to catch a flight or do disturbingly early morning radio lol. Although I do miss being out there, the hiatus has been an inspiration in itself. Just give me a few months and I’ll be back out there. I don’t think I could ever stop myself! Lol

I’m really excited to be nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award this year in the “Roots Solo Artist of the Year” category. I’m equally excited to be releasing another single to radio this week! “Never Try to Love You” depicts unconditional love in the sense that no matter how crazy things get, I am so lucky to have a love that is easy, versus a love that I have to try to keep afloat. Even through the most major life transition I have ever endured which is Motherhood, my partner if life in every way, John Antoniuk, has been my rock through and through. There may not be such a thing as a perfect love, but loving him, and our daughter, is perfect. I feel extremely blessed for the amazing run I had with this album and for the things that were born out of it. I really look forward to writing the next chapter of my music with my newfound inspiration! Hope you all enjoy the new single and video!

Happy Record Store Day Everyone!  I want to thank everyone who entered the draw for a free “This Life of Mine” Vinyl and for all your kind words along the way. Your support means the world to me!

The 12 lucky winners are…

1.Terry Graham, Saskatoon, SK
2.Trish Bolechowsky, Ottawa, ON
3. Brenda Lynn Pusch, Windthorst, SK
4. Pam Orton, Kelowna, BC
5. Desirae Munro, Martensville, SK
6. Clayton Dell, Calgary, AB
7. Reg Jeannotte, Regina, SK
8. James Mcknight, Saskatoon, SK
9. Kathy Rosko, Saskatoon, SK
10. Brittney MacFarlane, Regina, SK
11. David Mayer, Regina, SK
12. Ron Spizziri, Saskatoon, SK

I will be contacting you all via e-mail and sending your Vinyl’s out by the end of April.
Thanks again! Hope you enjoy!

If you didn’t win and you still want to get a vinyl you can order them here, or come in to the Vinyl Diner in Saskatoon!

Sincerely

Jen Lane

Attention Vinyl Lovers!

This spring, Jen Lane is giving away 12 copies of “This Life of Mine” on vinyl to commemorate one year since the album’s release! Email jenlanemusic@gmail.com with your name, address, and the subject line “I Love Vinyl” and enter to win your own copy!

The vinyl print of “This Life of Mine” includes an insert with lyrics and chords as well as a dropcard to download a digital version of the album!

Winners will be announced at jenlane.com on Record Store Day, Friday April 22nd! An email will also be sent out to the winners.

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Saskatoon singer-songwriter Jen Lane twists a classic country heartbreak song to end with a sense of resolution in her new single “My Man.” Staying true to the honesty and depth found in her recent album This Life of Mine, “My Man” explores the confusion of a breaking heart and the hope that we cling to through the hard times in a relationship. Her first lyric video (conceptualized, filmed and edited by Taylor Leedahl) embodies the idea of a calm space under water where the artist sorts what is haunting her and lyrics like “won’t you come down, and be with me now” are put into deeper perspective.

Jen spent 2016 on the road touring from coast to coast to promote “This Life of Mine”, which charted on National College Radio for over 12 weeks, including reaching #1 on the Earshot Folk/Roots chart. It also garnered substantial radio play on CBC and Satellite Radio, and she performed on dozens of television shows across the country.

A veteran singer-songwriter and recording artist, Lane has found a harmonious place in the world of country, roots, folk and Americana music.

The last stretch of 2016!
On the final stretch of my vinyl release tour this November, and thrilled to be back at the Cameron house every Tuesday from 8-10pm with my partners in crime John Antoniuk, Kevin Neal, Pat Phillips and Megan Lane. Also the wonderful talented Sinners Choir will follow every Tuesday from 10- Close.
I feel truly blessed to have so much love and support from my family, friends and fans. I couldn’t do any of this without them. The past 2 years, since the making of the new album and the subsequent relentless touring, has been an amazing, head spinning, road grinding, and learning curve whirlwind! One more month!
Check the Tour Dates tab for all the show info!
Stay Tuned! And stay warm!

photo by stephen jones 2016