Kaleigh Watts is a singer-songwriter whose experiences in Ottawa informed large parts of her recent release. We caught up with her to discuss her influences, her recent gig at the City of Om festival, and her aspirations for the upcoming Fall season.

"This album is beautiful through and through. There is no way to single out just one song; it is truly a work of art that begs to be admired in its entirety."

"The rare poetic orchids of 'Smoke Lake', conceived of memory and dream, birthed in solitude and sanctuary, nurtured by bone and breath and blood and soul surrounded by nature and ancestry..."

“In The Attic by Kaleigh Watts, from Smoke Lake: An ephemeral pairing of vocal and acoustic guitar, as delicate as smoke over the lake.”

"The album’s vision of capturing the feel of a wild, isolated place seems like a sonic analog of other ways of bottling pieces of the wild like wildflowers pressed between glass or taxidermy and the record carries the same aura of rarity about it."

“She’s got a tremendous handle on her art, and her sound is warm and convincing... If you’re looking for thoughtful and quality songwriting, Smoke Lake is a good bet for those seeking maturity and wisdom at the hands of such a young woman.”