Toronto-based singer-songwriter Katie Dauson unveils her seventh studio album, ‘Dauson City Gold Rush’ — an eight-track collection that glides through rock, folk, blues, country twang, and yacht rock with effortless charm. Produced and engineered by James Nickle, the record showcases Dauson’s gift for melody and storytelling, wrapped in warm arrangements and confident musicianship.
“This album changed so much from where it started,” Dauson says. “It began as one thing and evolved completely by the end — but that’s what makes it special. Every track has its own little story.” She wrote all eight songs and plays rhythm guitar throughout, anchoring the album with clarity and intention.
The instrumental title track, “Gold Rush,” grew out of a spontaneous slide guitar jam — a moment her father insisted she record. “Scene Stealing Casanova” turns writer’s block into playful self-awareness, while “Just Another Love Song” nods to the timeless craftsmanship of Paul McCartney and classic pop romantics. “Noah’s Rainbow Road” blends poetic lyricism with 80s rock textures, “Sail With Me” drifts on breezy escapism, and “Searching for Love” captures subway-born inspiration in shimmering form.
“Daddy Long Legs” leans into blues-inflected reflection, and “Sing a Song” closes the album with Britpop-tinged uplift. The cover — photographed in Toronto’s High Park during early spring — mirrors the album’s organic spirit. ‘Dauson City Gold Rush’ feels expansive yet intimate, polished yet personal — a record that shines from every angl