Est. 2007
Lake of the Axe was born in a secluded cabin by a lake in northern British Columbia, Canada. Since the late '90s, this band has been crafting a unique sound that melds the sincerity of country soul, the grit of ranch rock, and the energy of grass punk.
Their music is a reflection of emotions from everything coming through the complicated windshield of life, addressing themes such as grief and celebration, addiction and sobriety, colonization and reconciliation, trauma and healing. All with a backdrop of barn dance rhythms that get the crowd dancing.
Their upcoming self-titled album, "Lake of the Axe," is an honest exploration of these themes. The hard-hitting single "Sinner" delves into the depths of multigenerational trauma, while the country ballad "Salvation" charts a heartfelt journey through addiction. "Please Go Easy" offers a sobering look at the sacrifices made during the westward expansion of colonizing train routes, and "Livestock and Lumber" is a celebration of the rough beauty and history of their hometown in British Columbia. "The Flood and the Fire" is a future look down on a burning planet with a that ends with "What will I know I would do different, if I had this world again?"
After reuniting in another cabin in the woods to sharpen up their set a summer shows, the band found themselves unexpectedly filled with new songs and inspiration, leading to the creation of another new full-length album, set for release this winter. This album promises more heartfelt lyrics, vocal harmony, and a new mix of old country beats, piano and shining steel guitar.
Lake of the Axe are:
Related Projects:
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.