Band: The Dust Collectors
Album: Cold Feet
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Genre: Americana
Calgary’s own The Dust Collectors are back with Cold Feet, their second album landing June 27, 2025—and it’s a beauty. Known for their rich harmonies and honest storytelling, the band leans even further into what they do best: singing about family, love, and finding meaning in the everyday.
Fun fact: they actually bumped up the release to hit before their Calgary Folk Fest slot, recording across two Alberta studios to pull it all together in time.
One standout track, “Woman of the World,” is a heartfelt tribute to quiet strength. It paints a vivid picture of a woman juggling life’s demands—work, parenting, and holding it all together—while the repeated line “she will try and try again” becomes a soft-spoken anthem of perseverance. It’s intimate, honest, and full of admiration without ever being overdone.
“Things” strips everything down to the essentials. It’s a no-frills reminder that what really matters can’t be bought—love, memories, and shared moments. The lyrics are grounded and relatable, with a laid-back rhythm that makes it feel like a conversation around a campfire. The hook—“You can’t borrow memories, you can’t buy time”—hits like a quiet truth we all need to hear now and then.
The album closes with “Alberta,” a simple, emotional ode to home. It’s soaked in prairie nostalgia and the bittersweet feeling of coming back after life’s taken you on a detour. The melody is soft, the imagery is vivid, and the sentiment lands right in the chest. It’s the kind of song that feels like stepping through your front door after a long time away.
With heartfelt lyrics, standout moments, and a sound that’s both familiar and refreshing, Cold Feet proves The Dust Collectors are more than just a band to watch—they’re a band to feel.