Jason Collett Essentials

Toronto's Jason Collett is a refined songwriter who hooks you in—not just with his witty wordplay, but with the way his lyrics bounce off some of the catchiest melodies in contemporary folk music. He soothes you with beautifully dazed Sunday morning tunes such as “Rave on Sad Songs” just as easily as he lifts you up with the rousing “I'll Bring the Sun”. But the danceable “I Wanna Rob a Bank” also flashes Collett's political bite, while the pop finesse of “I'm Not Over You” demonstrates a rare ability to meld heartbreak with joy.