Northcote: To Cherish Canadian Tour

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Northcote is the musical project of Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Goud, known for his heartfelt songwriting, resonant voice, and dynamic live performances. Launched in 2008, Northcote has toured extensively across North America and Europe sharing stages with The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner, and Hot Water Music, while building a loyal fanbase through anthems of connection, resilience, and hope. In 2026, Northcote will release To Cherish, a full-length album which represents both a sonic evolution and a deeply personal chapter for Goud, inspired by the end of a long-term relationship, the culmination of a spiritual season in his life, and the renewed momentum found in returning to the road post-pandemic. It is a set of songs that are as physical and cathartic as they are lyrical and reflective. The album reflects on themes of grief, gratitude, joy, and hope—urging listeners to treasure life’s experiences, even the difficult ones, as part of what shapes us. Speaking of the lead single, Matt ponders, "'Alternate Universe', is a daydream on what might’ve been, an homage to the road not taken. I was feeling regret and disorientation while mourning a divorce, a mourning I had to exper

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Last verified May 20, 2026