Singer-Songwriter Ian North Releases Driving New Instrumental Single

Ian North, the celebrated folk-rock artist, returns with a fresh and buoyant instrumental single, “Malahat.” Named after the scenic highway on Vancouver Island, this driving track captures the spirit of adventure and the joy of the open road. The instrumental piece is a celebration of both the beauty of the Malahat drive and the personal journey that led to its creation.

Produced by Chris Gartner, “Malahat” takes listeners on a sonic journey that moves between soaring crescendos and subtle, intimate moments. With intricate finger-style guitar, the track builds in intensity before returning to a quiet yet reflective finish, capturing the unique ebb and flow of the Malahat highway itself.

North continues, “I wanted to develop the song beyond a simple acoustic guitar piece, and working with Chris Gartner helped me achieve that. We worked together to create a sound that matches the scenic beauty of the Malahat with energy and motion.”