It’s taken a long time to get to this moment, but the hard work has all paid off with the release of Joe McLeod’s debut full-length album Cloud Berries in Alaska. We first introduced you to the Keswick, Ontario singer-songwriter in the summer of 2020, with the debut of his “Everybody’s Got Somebody” music video, and now he’s set to take a step forward with his proper album debut, ten enticing songs combining the best of pop, indie-folk and Americana. It’s a significant step forward for McLeod, whose down-to-earth, storytelling approach to songwriting will resonate with fans of classic folk and country music. Working in tandem with Canadian indie rockers The Elwins, who helped produce the record, McLeod reflects on hope, loss, and survival, inspired by his thoughts and feelings on his fathe...