Addi John

With a voice that feels both familiar and fresh, London, ON-born, Windsor, ON-based singer-songwriter Addi John steps confidently into a new chapter with his single “These Walls,” out now. The track glows with indie folk warmth and a heartfelt honesty that has quickly become Addi’s trademark—a sound built for open skies, long drives, and quiet moments of reflection.

Addi crafts songs for the hopeful and the wanderers. His music invites listeners to find stillness in the storm, and his storytelling carries a rare emotional transparency. After years of touring the world with his award-winning band Lost in Japan, Addi found new creative freedom in solitude—building his own studio in the countryside and rediscovering his voice as both artist and producer.

“These Walls” captures that rediscovery. Written, produced, and composed entirely by Addi himself, the song represents a deeply personal moment of vulnerability. “I wanted to write something that reflected how I was really feeling, not just what sounded upbeat,” Addi shares. “Being on tour can feel lonely even when you’re surrounded by people. This song came from confronting that feeling head-on.”

The track unfolds with gentle acoustic textures, layered harmonies, and subtle percussive warmth—a sonic palette that recalls the intimacy of artists like Gregory Alan Isakov and Ben Howard. Addi’s production carries his signature minimalist touch, letting space and silence speak as loudly as his words. Each note feels intentional, guiding the listener deeper into his world.

At its core, “These Walls” explores the distance we create to protect ourselves. Addi sings, “Maybe I’m lonely, maybe I’m alone because these walls…” —a lyric that turns inward, inviting empathy instead of isolation. The song reflects not despair, but acceptance—the understanding that healing comes through honesty and openness.

In speaking about the song’s inspiration, Addi reflects, “I think a lot of people will relate to putting up emotional walls without realizing it. For me, writing this song helped me take those walls down. It’s about letting people in, even when it feels hard.” That sentiment flows through his performances—where the connection between artist and audience feels unbreakable.

“These Walls” also carries a quiet resilience born from personal growth. Following the loss of his father, Addi found himself turning to music as both a refuge and renewal. Every melody feels like a step toward light—a way to share grief through beauty, and to remind others they’re not alone in their own process of healing.

Addi’s evolution from band frontman to solo storyteller has earned him growing recognition across Canada. His debut album ‘Another Way To Love’ introduced listeners to his blend of introspection and optimism, while his work as a self-taught producer led to a nomination for FCLMA Producer of the Year. With “These Walls,” he cements himself as a defining voice in the modern indie folk landscape.

As folk music continues its resurgence across streaming platforms and festival stages, Addi John stands poised to join a new generation of Canadian voices reshaping the sound of authenticity. “I just want people to feel seen in the music,” he says. “If someone listens and feels less alone, then I’ve done what I came to do.”

Addi John will bring his heartfelt songs to the stage this winter and spring with a series of intimate live shows across Ontario:

Tour dates:
• December 4 – London, ON – London Music Hall with Virginia To Vegas
• February 5 – Waterloo, ON – Maxwell’s
• February 6 – London, ON – Wolf
• February 7 – St. Catharines, ON – Warehouse

Website - www.addijohn.ca