TLOBF is proud to launch Oh! Canada, a new column dedicated to new Canadian music. Kicking things off is a review of Canadian Blast at The Great Escape.
Patrick Watson

Patrick Watson – Wooden Arms
In the wake of their Polaris Prize win, Montreal’s Patrick Watson choose to follow their own path, rather than take the easy option on their latest release.

Patrick Watson released new album, plays Union Chapel
Patrick Watson has announced details of a new album in May and a date at the Union Chapel following in June.
Patrick Watson / Cold War Kids – Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 13/07/07 [Photo Review]
Valerio Berdini braved the woeful transport system between Cambridge and London on a cold, dark night to witness the anarchic live show of Cold War Kids supported by recent music prize winner, Patrick Watson.
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