Jackie K walks through time and memories in "In the 1970s" [Review]
Lyrical Odyssey
With "In the 1970s,” Canadian folk artist Jackie K summons a heartfelt pilgrimage through memory, melody, and meaning. It’s the sort of storytelling that makes folk timeless. It’s a song that lovingly paints the past, note by note, with acoustic warmth and poetic detail.
Jackie K’s soft spoken voice rides on top of acoustic guitar and piano layers, bringing back the sounds of the golden era of folk music. The harmonies are gentle and close, reminiscent of singers like Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile without ever losing her sense of self. "In the 1970s” channels the innocence of childhood and the delight in a less-rushed life. It’s about reminding us of when connection was face-to-face, and the littlest such things mattered most.
The song feels perfect in playlists like Indie Acoustic or Folk & Americana Roads, and it goes just as well with Chill Road Trips , serving as a tribute to realness. Jackie K’s music welcomes you into her world for a respite from the hustle and bustle. “In the 1970s” is a song that feels honest, reflective, and expertly made. Jackie K’s music is indicative proof of the fact that Folk music is still alive and kicking when driven from the soul.
From the Top Shelf - Review "Picking Saskatoons"
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“Intentional or otherwise, this is magical and it’s detail like this that flags up some very special musicianship and orchestration; the whole band is really quite something. This is no simple song; this is a perfect example of the difficult made to appear simple and effortless, something that always makes for a rewarding experience for the listener”
“Jackie’s vocal, of course, is still the star of the show. Warm in the lower register with loads of harmonic interest and a lovely accent, it goes purer and less accented higher up, providing a beautiful palette of sounds. The delivery is special too; the occasional crack, maybe a little rasp here, some breath there, a stressed “t” at times, and masterful rubato – check how she makes us wait for “purple”.”
Jackie K To Release New Single"Picking Saskatoons" Available to Stream August 29th
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August 15, 2025 in Artist News
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Jackie K Captures Prairie Summers in Nostalgic New Single "Picking Saskatoons"
SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA — Award-nominated folk/alt-country singer-songwriter Jackie K is back with a nostalgic, sun-soaked, ode to the fleeting beauty of prairie summers. Her new single, "Picking Saskatoons," arrives August 29th, 2025, bringing listeners straight into sunlit fields, berry-stained fingers, and the sweetness of moments that never last long enough.
Infused with mandolin sparkle, warm acoustic guitar, and rich harmonies, "Picking Saskatoons" is as much a celebration of community and connection as it is a love letter to Saskatchewan’s landscape. “I wanted to bottle the feeling of a perfect summer day — the taste, the laughter, the golden light — and send it out into the world,” says Jackie.
Jackie K has built a loyal following with her vivid, character-driven storytelling and down-to-earth charm. Her acclaimed releases Look for the Little Things (2021) and She’s A Story (2023) earned multiple Saskatchewan Music and Country Music Award nominations, including Alt-Country Album of the Year, Keyboard Player of the Year, and Music Professional of the Year.
Performing regularly with her husband, bassist Tom Kroczynski, Jackie’s live shows are warm, witty, and woven with stories — a true reflection of the heart behind her songs.
With "Picking Saskatoons," Jackie invites listeners to slow down, take a deep breath of prairie air, and remember that life’s sweetest treasures are often the simplest ones.
Listen to "Picking Saskatoons" on all streaming platforms starting August 29th, 2025.
“Look for The Little Things...really cemented Jackie’s place...as a shining light of the ‘Canadiana’ movement. [Her] four-track set...[brings] together folk, country and Americana with a brilliantly atmospheric production.” - Tom Hilton
“We think that we could have said...["Dandelions Everywhere"] was a cover of an obscure Lee Hazlewood or maybe Jimmy Webb song and most people would have accepted that. There’s certainly something off-kilter about this upbeat folksong. There’s a Seventies pop-optimism about it too that is quite infectious.” - Jonathan Baird
“Kroczynski has a pleasing voice,...both familiar and real without that eerie digital perfection that can grow tiresome” - Dino DiMuro
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