The Psych Fi’s are a new country-tinged psych-rock project from esteemed Canadian singer-songwriter Jerry Leger, evolved out of performances with The Del Fi’s, whose other members also contribute to the new band. Their debut album Can Con was recorded live earlier this year in a haunted Toronto studio, where no fewer than eighteen musicians walked in and out—most of them did not know the compositions yet. Still, the five drawn-out songs—44 minutes in total—feel thoughtful and weighty. The compelling 14-minute opening medley Alone in a Room of Mirrors / James Cagney sets the tone without ever boring, and the other tunes hold your attention effortlessly. A timeless journey that enchants.

Can Con is out now digitally and on vinyl LP through Bobo Integral. Featuring Jerry Leger, Don Stevenson (Moby Grape), Kate Boothman (Katie Cruel) , Angie Hilts, Nichol Robertson, Jason Kenemy, Dave Clark (The Rheostatics, Woodshed Orchestra), Michael Eckert, Ken Yoshioka, Matthew Cooke, Les Armstrong, Chris Bennett, Shawn Clarke, Katie Methot, Dan Mock, Kyle Sullivan, Alan Zemaitis and Aaron Goldstein.

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