The music of Jon Bryant has appeared on our blog a couple of times before, but both times it’s been courtesy of a collaboration.

By Graeme Smith

In 2020, the Vancouver, Canada-based singer songwriter joined forces with compatriot indie rock band Wild to deliver the bouncy Always Be The Same. The year after, he provided harmonies with Nina June on their team-up single and video, The Great Reveal.

His latest album, Therapy Notes, sees him appear solo on our pages for the first time, and it’s obvious that he needs no help. It’s an ambitious thirteen track record that attempts to channel the catharsis and clarity of a therapy session. His first album in five years, it’s clear that he’s pent up plenty to say.

The folksy and driving acoustic guitar of The Best Part gets the album going, and we are instantly captivated by Jon’s soft vocal and storytelling lyrics. It’s certainly one for those who enjoyed Noah Kahan’s Stick Season.

The track sets up twelve more meditations that explore self doubt, interpersonal relationships and loss through a mix of vibrant folk and pop. High Season proves an early highlight through its memorable chorus while Visiting Hours proves a particularly devastating moment. I Wanna Die in LA and Corner of the Universe are delicate and dreamy duets with girlhouse and Bre Kennedy respectively. Same Old You builds to a rousing finish. Carnival Vacation closes the album in bright and hopeful style.

Therapy Notes is out now and you can give it a listen below.