From Nova Scotia to Ottawa: Glenn A. Johnson Shares Decades of Songwriting in Love and Loss: The Songs I Kept

TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Glenn A. Johnson releases his songwriter's anthology Love and Loss: The Songs I Kept, a collection that draws deeply on his Nova Scotia roots and a lifetime of storytelling. Born in Halifax and raised in Liverpool, Glenn carries the spirit of the East Coast in every note—anchored by the pull of the ocean and the resilience of memory.

Though now based in Ottawa, Glenn's heart remains tied to Nova Scotia's South Shore. His music blends pop and light rock with folk traditions, carried by themes of longing, healing, and the enduring connection to home.

Produced and released under his label BalzaSteel Music, the songs are built not for spectacle but for connection with other artists and possibly for film and television. Glenn's compositions are offerings to all listeners from the heart, crafted with honesty and care.

The anthology features songs spanning decades of writing, including "Back To Nova Scotia," a heartfelt ode to his birthplace. Other tracks highlight different shades of love and struggle. "A Beautiful Tragedy" reflects relationships fractured by time and memory. "Can't Hang It Up" is an anthem for perseverance in music itself, acknowledging the hardships of the road while celebrating its healing power. "Silence Ain't Peace" speaks to justice, trauma, and truth with striking urgency.

Glenn's journey to this release has been anything but ordinary. A drummer at heart, he composes melodies one-handed due to spinal nerve damage, relying on technology and AI tools to help bring his songs to life. "I've had many of the songs complete inside my head," Glenn shares, "but only recently have I been able to record them in a way that others can hear and, hopefully, carry forward."

Despite challenges, Glenn's work reflects the grit and generosity of Maritime culture. His songs mirror coastal landscapes—at once rough and beautiful, intimate and expansive. They echo lighthouses, salt air, and the resilience of communities shaped by both hardship and joy.

The anthology continues the thread of his earlier release *Ocean Waves*, blending folk and country flavours with themes of love, memory, and belonging.

With *Love and Loss: The Songs I Kept*, Glenn A. Johnson invites listeners into stories both deeply personal and universally resonant. From tender ballads to unflinching truths, his music carries the salt and soul of the East Coast wherever it travels.

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