Patrick Watson

Montreal singer/songwriter Patrick Watson likes to confound expectations. His band is also called Patrick Watson, and they’ve gained a reputation for using unusual and almost orchestral sounds. Now, Patrick Watson is – or are – keeping things somewhat simpler. They join us to play songs from their new album, "Adventures in Your Own Backyard."     

Patrick Watson formed his band to accompany an underwater photography exhibit. Since then, the group has crossed paths with Feist, Philip Glass and the late James Brown. Watson joins us to talk about the new album Wooden Arms and to play in our studio. This is a repeat broadcast of ...

Patrick Watson formed his band to accompany an underwater photography exhibit. Since then, the group has crossed paths with Feist, Philip Glass and the late James Brown. Watson joins us to talk about the new album Wooden Arms and to play live in our studio.

Canadian art-rock group Patrick Watson is led by, yes, a man named Patrick Watson. But judging from their sound, you might think Phillip Glass was at the helm. After collecting multiple award nods in their native land, the group plays songs from their new album, Close to Paradise, live in ...