Jon McKiel

Jon McKiel

Jon McKiel is an indie pop and singer-songwriter from Baie Verte. He is associated with the group Weird Lines.

Overview

McKiel works in an indie-pop style with a focus on melodic songwriting and descriptive lyrics. His songs are linked with a guitar-led approach and include material such as “123 My Friend” and “Get Caught.”

Recorded work

His self-titled debut is followed by The Nature of Things, released on Wednesday Records. That album is recorded at the old Fort Apache in Boston by Thom Flowers and mastered by Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel in Toronto.

Collaborators and band

McKiel performs with Josh Kogon on bass, Cory LeBlanc on drums, Mike D'Eon on guitar, and Colin Crowell on synth and trumpet. His music is compared with the work of Halifax-based bands such as Sloan and Wintersleep, and with singer-songwriters including Andrew Bird, Ryan Adams, and Matt Pond PA.

Recognition

His self-titled debut is described as The Coast's “Top 50 Albums of 2006.”