Sarah Slean

Sarah Slean started as a classically trained pianist from Pickering, Ontario, with early influences that included Chopin and Debussy alongside singer-songwriters like Tori Amos. Her debut album came out in 1999, followed by 2002's 'Night Bugs,' which brought her wider attention with the single 'Lucky Me' and a Juno Award nomination.

Her songs often have a haunting, introspective quality, with tracks like 'Dark Room' and 'Yellowbelly' showing her blend of folk and ethereal pop. In 2004, she faced plagiarism allegations that led to a lawsuit settled out of court, an incident that briefly complicated her career but didn't stop her from continuing to write.

Later albums like 'Day One' in 2006 and 'The Baroness' in 2009 marked a shift toward more mature themes, though she kept working with the same poetic touch. She's put out music steadily since, including 2012's 'Land & Sea,' without much fanfare but with a consistent focus on emotional depth.