“A MAJOR TALENT WORTHY OF GREATER EXPOSURE.”- NEW CANADIAN MUSIC

MAYBE I’M JUST HERE TO LET YOU GO ….

Joy and pain. Healing and loss. Fluttering young hearts and weary old smiles. The peace and the fear of growing old together. They are the beautiful and sometimes harsh truths of love, and they are the inspiration for singer/songwriter Deni Gauthier’s ambitious new album, He Said/She Said. He Said/She Said is a bittersweet look at relationships from different perspectives. Each song is a story or a reaction to a story, told by characters who have seen past the surface and lived to understand life in a deeper way. It’s an honest look at what makes love so difficult and so worth it at the same time, delivered in Deni’s signature subtle, whispering voice. He Said/She Said is not the “pretty” album that Deni thought he would write as a follow-up to 2016’s critically-acclaimed Passenger. The songs may have started that way, but as they evolved, Deni and producer Andre Wahl began to imagine a different kind of sound. The result is a record that drifts into indie rock territory, with drums and keyboards adding a new edge to songs including Find Your Own Way Home, Don’t Be Afraid, Slowly Fading, and others But while the sound may be bigger on some songs, Deni’s traditional folk vibe comes out on others, including 60 Years Or More, I Wish I Could Follow You, and Where’s My Little Boy Tonight. His profound and often whimsical lyrics remain as well, whether he’s writing about doubt (Next Line), dementia (the heart-breaking title track), parenting (Find Your Own Way Home), or the death of a spouse (One Last Fight). While the material may be heavy, the conclusion is reassuring: “There’s nothing worth living for if it’s not for love.” He Said/She Said is the latest step in Deni’s growing musical legacy, following Quiet Town (2014) and Passenger (2016). His catalogue also includes the Christmas CD Let Your Heart Be Light (2014) and a variety of B-Side and remix albums. When he’s not playing and recording his own music, he produces albums for other artists at his Second Records studio in St. Thomas, Canada. He is an International Songwriters Competition finalist, Spirit Award recipient, and no stranger to many nominations and nods throughout his career.

Deni is a veteran road dog, performing extensively in Canada, the United States, and Europe. He is renowned for his subtle and effective use of looping and for his funny, engaging storytelling. Watch for 2020 tour dates as Deni takes He Said/She Said on the road, both as a solo act and with his band, The Horrible Mischief!

Providing the emotional depth necessary to such content is the Ontario singer-songwriter’s charming vocal style. Deni Gauthier’s hushed, crooning voice causes every sentiment he touches on to resonate. It makes lines like “The most important thing we ever did was love someone” hit right in the heart. Moreover, it fits in perfectly with whichever dual-direction the music takes. -Cory Stumpf Canadian Beats

A suave folk that smacks of poetic sweets, Deni Gauthier has the art and the way of weaving tales filled with delicate soul, dotting the notes of his bewitching song, mixing cloudy emotions.

The imaginary and the real are two places of life, Deni Gauthier links them together, in an ardent and infinite way. He is an artist to follow and cherish, furiously, while awaiting the follow-up, in line with the great songwriters. -Independent Spirits

"His song, Let Me Go, off his, self produced album, Passenger, is both innocent and haunting. His voice is smooth and comforting, sentimental and soul exposing. He’s a master at looping, creating ethereal layers to his music, just enough to evoke even more emotion than he does lyrically. Like a free floating feather, Deni’s music takes us on a journey of his path in life and shows us a little bit of ourselves in the process. Check out Let Me Go, along with the rest of the album below. I’m not crying, I just have allergies…I swear." Lauren Weissler

Deni lets us in through his songs, and we might even learn something about ourselves in the process. This music is the antithesis of cacophony; this is musical peace. Put the headphones on and listen to "Passenger" and see if you don’t agree. (Jamie Oppenheimer, Host, "Lyrical Workers", Hunters Bay Radio) Oppenheimer’s headphone recommendation is a good one – have a few intimate listens all on your own. Then share with family and friends and maybe enjoy a little prideful boasting, “This fantastic talent lives right here in my community!” Relish Elgin Magazine

His musical quest for meaning and understanding are transformative and inclusive. As he quips self-effacingly in the description of one of his songs, Deni Gauthier is "the artist" forging meaning from a troubled and confusing world. I left last night's concert a little more connected and at peace with myself than when I arrived." - Jamie Oppenheimer. Hunters Bay Radio

"(Deni's) songs are layered with loops, a bed of ambiance and modern sounds, over which we get his beautiful words and voice. Seriously, this guy has Glenn Frey beat for sheer emotion. It would be folly to surround his pipes with anything but the loveliest harmonies, and prettiest keyboards."

Bob Mersereau.

“A master storyteller who combines honest lyrics with beautiful loops and layers of music.”

Establish Media.