Selina Boland Unveils Highly Anticipated Album All These Hours – A Captivating Blend of Acoustic Folk and the Atlantic Ocean Breeze
Selina Boland, from St. John’s, Newfoundland, known for her “Acoustic Folk with a Touch of the Atlantic Ocean Breeze,” is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of her highly anticipated album, All These Hours – available now.
Set to launch in June, the full-length album features Selina’s latest single, “The Way It Goes” which has already hit the airwaves and streaming platforms. Written in the wake of her mother’s passing, the song delves into the depths of grief and the yearning for a loved one’s presence once again. Selina expresses her sentiments behind the meaning of the song by saying, “It speaks to the journey of acceptance and the hope that springs forth for those who believe they will reunite with their loved ones someday.”
Born into a musical family, the free-spirited, passionate singer/songwriter carries on her late mother’s legacy as she pours her heart and soul into every lyric and haunting melody. Influenced by the rich traditions of Newfoundland, as well as folk music and ‘60s rock, Selina’s music offers a heartfelt and introspective journey for her audience with her poetic storytelling accompanied by the gentle strumming of her acoustic guitar.
All These Hours is a testament to Selina’s exceptional talent and her ability to touch hearts with her music. She offers a collection of soul-stirring songs that explore the depths of human emotions, inviting listeners to suspend their realities and embark on a musical journey that resonates long after the final note fades away.
Selina’s hard work and dedication have paid off as she received nominations for Female Artist of the Year and Pop/Rock Recording of the Year at the MusicNL Awards in 2015, while her second EP, Second Chances, showcased her growth as an artist and earned her a live interview and performance on CBC’s “Wake up the ECMAs.” She then embarked on a cross-Canada tour, gracing stages at the East Coast Music Week and closing the tour at the renowned Brigus Blueberry Folk Festival and Squidfest, where she had the honour of opening for Juno-nominated The Once, Sherman Downey, Shanneyganock, and The Masterless Men.
In recent years, the creative and versatile musician has expanded her horizons by captivating audiences across Europe with performances in Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, and an invitation to Örebro, Sweden, where she solidified her place as an international talent. Her third album, The Cold, released in 2019, further propelled her career, with notable performances across western Canada including an opening act for Port Cities in Calgary, AB.
Selina has many memorable accomplishments throughout her career with singles, “Orphan” and “Hero,” which reached the Top Ten Songs in the NL section of the National Songwriting Competition in 2008. “Orphan” also served a greater purpose, raising funds for the Bring Me Hope Foundation, supporting orphans in China. Her debut EP, Defined is Confined, featured the powerful track, “A Man Riding a Donkey” and was selected for the iTunes AMAZING Compilation, a project aimed at raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Listen to All These Hours below and learn more about Selina Boland via our mini-interview.
Care to introduce yourself?
Hi! I’m Selina Boland, a singer/songwriter, and guitarist from Newfoundland, Canada
Tell us about the process of writing and recording “The Way It Goes?”
“The Way It Goes (Radio Edit)” is a single from my newest album, All These Hours. It was written shortly after my mother’s passing and is a song about grief itself and the longing to have a loved one be present with us again. After the shock and feelings of hopelessness pass, there is a quiet resolve to accept the reality of their absence. That’s when hope returns, especially for the one who has faith that they will see their loved one again. She taught me to believe that, and so the song is sprinkled with hope.
What’s it like being a musician in St. John’s? What’s the scene like?
St.John’s is rich in musical and artistic talent. There’s live music 7 days a week with many open mics for people to showcase their material. It’s rare to go to a house party and not see multiple instruments laying around ready to be played!
Who was the first Canadian artist to blow you away?
There are way too many to name, but off the top of my head, I have to say that I’m definitely a huge Metric fan. Serious talent!
You’ve been making music for a while now, what’s one piece of advice you can offer to those starting out?
Stay true to who you are and don’t try to fit into a certain mold or genre.