Toronto-based songwriter and musician Jon Stancer makes a compelling return this fall with his first full-length release since 2022’s In Light Of EP. Setting the tone is the luminous new single, “I Don’t Mind The White Noise”—a sonically rich track that offers an exciting glimpse into what’s ahead. The album promises a sweeping, textured sound that’s both adventurous and deeply personal. This forthcoming 11-track collection was co-produced by Stancer and celebrated producer Jean Martin (D.D. Jackson, Jesse Zubot), and features vibrant contributions from drummer Joshua Van Tassel (Great Lake Swimmers, Rose Cousins) and violinist Drew Jurecka (Metric, Alvvays). Most of the record was built from the ground up by Stancer in his home studio throughout 2024. Come January, he followed a creative instinct and reached out to Martin—someone he had never worked with before. Their connection was immediate, fueled by a shared desire to push the songs into bold, new territory.
“Jon sent me some rough mixes and I was immediately intrigued,” Martin recalls. “The songs were strong, the arrangements were inventive, and the vocal stacks were really striking—some didn’t even have a traditional lead vocal, which gave me serious Beach Boys or CSN vibes. He really has a unique voice, both literally and creatively.” Martin, who also mixed and mastered the record, admits he’s still revisiting the final mixes. “It’s rare that I keep spinning something I’ve spent months working on,” he says. “But this one has a lasting pull. The rhythms are distinctive, the orchestral moments are stunning, and the writing has a real emotional depth.”
