Call it prairie noir or Canadiana desert rock: Abigail Lapell sings haunting, gorgeous modern folk songs. The Toronto singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has been nominated for a Juno Award, won four Canadian Folk Music Awards and reached 70+ million streams across online platforms. Lapell tours widely across North America and Europe.
 

Her latest album, Shadow Child, was released May 8th, 2026 on Outside Music. 
 

“Understated yet seductive." 
— No Depression 

“Lapell's latest is the new generation's heart-rending answer to Tapestry's call." 
––Exclaim! 

“Abigail Lapell may be the best folk artist you haven't yet discovered.” 
— KUTX

“Traces of Natalie Merchant, Sharon Van Etten, Frazey Ford and Sandy Denny."
— Folk Radio UK