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“Once in a great while, out of the blue, comes an indie masterpiece. Such is the case of Linda McLean... Another superb Canadian female singer-songwriter you need to seek out.” – Maverick Magazine, UK
“McLean's lyrics are gently introspective and reflective, and they possess the ring of hard- earned truths.”—Exclaim Magazine
"Ranked among the best of her North American contemporaries; country-tinged beauty with reference points stretching from Lucinda Williams to KD Lang.” – UK Music Media Review
"Linda McLean's writing has a light and artful touch, beautiful painterly metaphors, comforting wavelike rhythms, rich with subtleties, emotional resonance, and thematic depth.” 'Dreaming Margaret Atwood', NS Writes Creative Non-Fiction Winner.
NEWS 2024
New Tour Atlantic Canada; Readings and Songs from The Importance of Being Important begins April 19th, 2024.
New Music ‘Write Your Song,’ to be released April 15th. Spotify Pre-Save.
New Book, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING IMPORTANT, available for sale [add hyperlink to pre-order] now.
New Band, Linda McLean and the Awakening. UPCOMING SHOWS
MUSIC
New Music 'Songs for the Book', 12 songs to accompany each chapter of 'The Importance of Being Important.’ Acoustic, intimate, profound.
First Single, "Write Your Song", Pre-Save HERE.
“Once in a great while, out of the blue, comes an indie masterpiece. Such is the case of Linda McLean. No Language is the Canadian’s second album and it contains the accessible folk- pop blend that garnered her a wide audience on her Betty's Room debut. This is a record full of impeccable songwriting, inventive musical arrangements, and great, sensitive vocal work. One not to be missed." – Alan Cackett, editor, Maverick Magazine
BOOKS
New Book, April 2024, The Importance of Being Important is available for pre-order HERE
Writing is what helps us understand our life. Everyone has a story, we only need to listen. You can start writing your story now. You can begin to sift through your life's experience and listen to what you hear. You don't have to wait another minute, until all the conditions are perfect, you only need to write. New book, A Guide to Your Creative Genius reflections and contemplation for your creative soul is available in March, 2023.
"Linda McLean's writing has a light and artful touch, beautiful painterly metaphors, comforting wavelike rhythms, rich with subtleties, emotional resonance, and thematic depth. It's a philosophical exploration with a hint of mystery and satisfyingly practical.” – Angela Monbourquette, editor, journalist, author of 25 Years of 22 Minutes: An Unauthorized Oral History
TEACHING
We never stop learning. Sometimes we're lucky enough to find a way-shower to help guide us on our path.
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“Linda is one of those old souls with fresh curiosity. She is attentive, conscientious, playful, authentic and serious about her purpose in helping others. She has been there herself with creative challenges and so can offer compassionate patient guidance and tools & practices that really work. She is the real deal.” — Lisa Lipsett, EdD, visual artist and owner of Creative by Nature