YouTube video by Ellen Braun

Podcast Episode · Backstage Pass · 2025-08-14 · 1 sec

Now set for release Aug. 22, the solo album tells a story of Braun’s life over the last five years, weaving reflections on loss, identity and relationship into the melodies that make up her soulful 10-track LP.

Alberta singer-songwriter starts out becalmed but eventually lifts herself out of "The Doldrums". “The Doldrums” is the debut solo release from Canadian singer-songwriter Ellen Braun. She is based in Canmore, Alberta and is also a member of indie folk duo Trundled with Joe Shea. Braun recorded the 10-song collection mostly live at Montreal’s Hotel2Tango with producer Howard Bilerman. The album features a full-band performance with Stef Schneider (percussion), Sage Reynolds (upright bass), Mike O’Brien (guitars), and Sarah Hiltz (vocals and keys) and the "Nashville" choir, comprising Hiltz, Stephanie Gagnon, Laura Newman, Babette Hayward, William Kuklis, and Joseph Shea.