Blending authentic songwriting with modern indie flare, Braden Lam is forging the path to a new 21st century sound. The young artist from Halifax, Nova Scotia meets the moment on The Cloudmaker’s Cry, his debut album that makes good on the promise of this folk wunderkind, with music reminiscent of a bygone era set to lyrics pulsing with the urgency and anxiety of today.

Over the last few years, Lam has earned a reputation as a compelling songwriter and performer, leading to multiple award nominations and industry recognition while earning praise from Billboard, Exclaim! and Range Magazine. His recent single Beautiful Neighbourhoods climbed to #7 on the CBC Top 20 chart and was named in the top songs of 2024 by CBC Music.

As a performer, Lam pushes his voice to emotional depths, unravelling stories of love, longing, and life’s quiet reckonings onstage, which has captivated audiences around the world including The Great Escape Festival in England, Germany’s Reeperbahn Festival, in Ireland, Scotland, the United States, and across Canada. Whether playing intimate solo sets or backed by a full band, his shows are marked by a deep connection with listeners, creating an equally introspective and electrifying experience.

Produced in Toronto by Eli Browning (Spencer Krug, Sister Ray) and mixed by Braden Sauder (Luna Li, The Kount), The Cloudmaker’s Cry marks a shift for Lam, who previously built his sound across Atlantic Canada’s folk scene. Here, he leans into the spirit of the ‘60s and ‘70s—blending pedal steel swells, crisp acoustic textures, and analog warmth into something both classic and immediate. Recorded through a city springtime in a converted church studio, the album features instrumentation from Matt Kelly (City & Colour), John Sponarski (Johnny 99, City & Colour), Lauren Dillen (Burs), and more.

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