2025
ECMA Winning Children’s Music Artist, Heather Feather, Announces
Social-Emotional Development Focused New Album, 'Together'
Holding a PhD in Music Theory from McGill, Heather Feather’s sophomore album delivers lessons inspired by inclusion, rooted in academic theory
“Appealing to kids intelligence” - CBC Radio
Release Date: June 27 2025
Backed by Grammy-recognized collaborators, built with rigorous academic insight, and shaped by her experience with Multiple Sclerosis, Canadian children's artist, Heather Feather, is pleased to announce her second studio album, Together, out on June 27 2025.
Her music has been described by CBC as “appealing to kids’ intelligence", and has been featured on TV and radio stations across the country.
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Montreal, QC – June 17 2025 - Award-Winning Canadian Children’s artist, Heather Feather, has announced the release of her second studio album, Together, set for release on Friday, June 27 2025.
Heather Feather’s sophomore album, Together, combines a lifetime of academics, world-class musicianship, and social-emotional concepts designed to resonate with children of all ages. Backed by her PhD in Music Theory from McGill University and joined by Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winning collaborators, Heather delivers “Kindie” music, kid-friendly indie music, that elevates the genre with rich arrangements, thoughtful lyrics, and academically driven developmental purpose. Her songs are both engaging and educational, offering families and educators tools to nurture empathy, inclusion, and self-awareness through music.
A two-time East Coast Music Award nominee, Heather Feather was awarded the 2025 ECMA for “Children’s Artist of the Year.” Her debut album, Songs For Growing, also received a MusicNL nomination for “Jazz Album of the Year” and international recognition, including Third Place at Canada’s People’s Choice Awards and Global Album of the Year at the 2022 Funky Kids Radio Awards. Heather’s work has been featured on CBC News, CBC Radio, CKUT Radio, and was recently added to the CBC Kids Music Playlist. Beyond performance, Heather is a passionate advocate for accessibility in the arts. As a member of RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities), she draws on her lived experience with multiple sclerosis to champion inclusive practices across the industry. She recently spoke at Folk Alliance International on disability culture and the vital role of representation in music. Heather also serves on the leadership board of the Children’s Music Network, and is a sought-after educator and performer at schools, libraries, and festivals across Canada and the U.S. Recently signing with Prologue Performing Arts, Heather will be taking her newest album on the road as a Teaching Artist in K-6 classrooms across Toronto in early 2026.
Focused on social and emotional development, Heather Feather’s sophomore album, Together, explores concepts in development in a direct and creative manner that is clear and accessible for young listeners. With straightforward lyrics and thoughtfully crafted melodies, the album emphasizes empathy, inclusion, and real-life experiences such as being left out, celebrating others, and learning how to belong. Drawing on her academic training and musical fluency in Folk, Jazz, and Indie genres, Heather designed the songs to align with both a child’s cognitive development and emotional world. “I wanted to encourage conversations about what inclusion really means,” Heather shares. “So many kids experience these feelings, but they’re not often talked about in music, and that’s what I wanted to change.” The album is produced by Grammy and Latin Grammy winner Dean Jones.
The albums’ lead single, “A Fishy Tale”, introduces a playful lesson about not judging others by appearances. Set in an underwater game of hide-and-seek, the song unfolds like a fable, complete with suspense, plot twists, and a joyful message of unity. A lively blend of Jazz and Blues with a bouncy bassline and hand snaps, it’s accompanied by a whimsical, hand-drawn animated video that invites counting and curiosity.
Other standout tracks include “Fill Your Bucket”, inspired by Carol McCloud’s social-emotional book series. Blending Swing, Folk, and Pop, the song encourages kindness and teaches children that they can protect their own happiness by being kind to others. “Happy for You” delivers a joyful, 60s-style groove that explores the importance of empathy and celebrating others' successes, an often overlooked yet essential social skill. Meanwhile, “Include Me”, featuring children’s music icons Suzi Shelton and Kim Noller, offers a heartfelt plea for inclusion from the perspective of a child who has been left out, along with actionable ideas for creating belonging.
Across ten thoughtfully composed tracks, Together delivers developmentally appropriate, emotionally resonant songs rooted in music theory and lived experience. With its balance of sophistication and singability, the album provides children with the tools they need to understand their feelings, navigate relationships, and embrace inclusion through lessons that are direct and purposeful. Backed by world-class musicianship and academic insight, Together redefines what children’s music can be: intelligent, heartfelt, and genuinely transformative.
Upcoming Shows:
June 28, 2025 - Family Music Party - Beaconsfield, QC
August 9, 2025 - Fundy Sea Shanty Festival - St. Martins, NB
October 5, 2025 - Beaconsfield Public Library - Beaconsfield, QC
February 2026 - Prologue Arts School Tour - Toronto, ON
Together will be available everywhere on Friday, June 27 2025
Together was created with the generous support of Canada Council For The Arts
Connect with Heather Feather:
https://www.weejam.ca/heather-feather
https://www.instagram.com/heather_feather_childrensmusic/
https://www.facebook.com/HeatherFeatherChildrensMusic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRuGIEvYHmAbEVLkqIP_7yg
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jMBCFhL681WN0jNFnE2V5
