A veteran of the Canadian music scene, Joe Lapinski is a songwriter, performer, producer, and sound designer. Alongside his solo work, he collaborates with acts such as Minuscule, The Woodshed Orchestra, and Rita & The Daydreamers. He also runs WOW! Recording Studio & Creative Music Space in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Joe Lapinski’s upcoming album, New Day (due June 2025), co-produced with Dave Clark, explores themes of personal identity, community, love, trauma, and family. “Hurt A Bird” serves as the lead single, offering a gripping introduction to the album’s bold and heartfelt sound.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“Once again, Joe Lapinski delivers just the right amount of musical mayhem to draw you into his web. With joyous singing and playing, he is truly letting go and going for it with his new album, New Day. This music feels like liberation. Just the push we all could use. Plus, the best song endings, ever.” ~ Laurie Brown, former host on “The Signal” (CBC), MuchMusic, “Pondercast”
““New Day” by singer-songwriter Joe Lapinski is a sunny slice of Canadiana that leans into the poppy side of folk and rock. The carefully considered songs keep things light and breezy, yet somehow the record still rocks, with a feel-good bastion of positive vibes and soaring harmonies. Joe has assembled an incredible cast of players for this most recent collection of his songs, and the sum of the parts shines brilliantly.
The first single, “Hurt A Bird’“cruises along with a smooth and buoyant jangle-pop feel, both catchy and heartfelt.
Among the many other standouts is ‘I Know This,’ a driving, noisy and visceral song that recalls some of the best elements of 90’s alt-rock. Musically, the production, engineering and instrumentation alongside collaborator Dave Clark is also a remarkable calling card for their work in the studio; it simply sounds great. I give this record two elbows up! " ~ Tony Dekker (Great Lake Swimmers)