Stereo Embers The Podcast 0171: Evangeline Gentle

“The Strongest People Have Tender Hearts”

Evangeline Gentle is strong—one would have to be to start playing clubs
at 14. While it’s true that the Scottish born, Canadian raised singer/songwriter did indeed make their foray into live music at a young age, their incandescent songs about love and loneliness could make even the loudest bar go quiet with utter awe. With a voice that soars across each composition with finesse and grace and observational
lyrics that bring to mind everyone from Patty Griffin to Beth Orton, Gentle’s blend of indie folk and atmospheric roots music is one of the most stirring sounds you’ll ever hear. In this conversation Gentle talks to Alex about being creative in the time of COVID, having a supportive musical family and why hearing the saying that you have your whole life to make your first album and a year to make your second is kind of freaking them out….