Tinsoldierman – The EP Collection

Tinsoldierman is a new project from Montreal-based singer-songwriter Trevor Anderson.

Lo-fi yet cinematic folk rock, with frequent nods to soul and country, these are songs for anyone bewildered by 21st Century life (i.e. most of us).

Released on leap year day, “Sphinx Jinx” was the first of a series of EPs to drop in 2024.

Sphinx Jinx

The Sphinx Jinx EP

“Sphinx Jinx” (Feb. 29, 2024) was the Tinsoldierman debut.

Against a moody backdrop of shimmering strings and echoing 50’s guitars, “Tidal Dreams” soundtracks your recurring dream about that person you’d rather forget.

“Sphinx Jinx” is a four-part existential chat with the mythical beast of legend (bad news—she has a worse attention span than you do). Early Floyd and Incredible String band fans should dig.

Humour and self-awareness keep the drama in check. See “Hangxiety Blues”—a jazzy anthem for shameovers, built on old Optigan keyboard loops.

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Crown Of Seasons

Crown Of Seasons EP

“Crown of Seasons” (May 1, 2024) was the follow up.

Written during pandemic lockdowns, when technology briefly lost its death grip, “Crown Of Seasons” captures the wonder of noticing nature again (for the first time), and the longing and hope that come with changing seasons.

Intimate and minimalist, “St. Brendan” re-imagines the journey of an Irish saint—from wild youth to suburban routine and back again.

“Rover’s Song” is an epic, haunting ode to wanderlust with an ethereal climax that may summon a few banshees.

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Tourist Trap

Tourist Trap EP

“Tourist Trap” (July 19, 2024) was the third EP.

“Tourist Trap” is a breezy melody for days when the past comes calling but you seize the present instead. Its bittersweet vibe recalls the early 90’s jangle of James or the Sundays.

Things get cosmic country with “Nowhere Together”, a spaced-out anthem for living and loving in the present, however doomed that may be.

“Return Trip” is a beautifully delicate ode to the hope that comes from lasting love.

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Wicked World

Wicked World EP

“Wicked World” (Oct. 25, 2024) was lucky #4 (4 songs!)

“It’s A Wicked World (Hold On, Girl)” is a Motown-style plead for tenderness and care in a fragmented age.

“I’m Your Ghost” is a brutally satirical take on ghosting, with fuzzed-out guitars and northern soul stomp.

Despite its feel-good melody, “Prey For Love” laments a Darwinian dating scene in which you are spider or fly. (Pick a side.)

“Heaven, They Say” is a gorgeous, reverb-heavy look at second chances at love, with Beach Boys harmonies and doowop drama.

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