Sneak Back In (2025)
Sneak Back In is a six-song EP that traces a path from isolation to reconnection. Rooted in indie folk, the songs carry the dusky glow of Thiessen’s unmistakable alto and the delicate textures of strings, layered harmonies, and lyrical introspection.
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“I wrote these tunes in a period of darkness that gradually became pierced with hope,” says Thiessen. “It was a joy to work with my good friend and producer Jessica Stuart, who understood the nuances of this trajectory, and burnished these tunes in a way that brings out both the lights and the darks.”
Zoe Thiessen: vocals, acoustic guitar, violin
Jessica Stuart: electric guitar, bass, backing vocals, acoustic guitar on ‘Not Dead Yet’
Ryan Granville-Martin: drums, percussion
Wyndham Thiessen: cello
Katey Morley: backing vocals on ‘Archetypes,’ ‘Sneak Back In,’ and ‘Not Dead Yet’
Mia Sheard: backing vocals on ‘Not Dead Yet’
Astrid Granville-Martin: backing vocals on ‘Not Dead Yet’
Produced by Jessica Stuart
Engineered and mixed by Ryan Granville-Martin at the NUCULAR LIBARY, Toronto, ON
Cello engineered by Matthew Stinn at Rainy Day Recording Co, Saskatoon, SK
Mastered by Fedge, Toronto, ON
Cover art and photography by Zoe Thiessen
Design and layout by Katherine Morley Creative
The Lives of Saints and Sinners (2012)
Zoe Thiessen's debut album The Lives of Saints and Sinners (2012, Independent) is a vibrant collection of country/folk. With breadth of sound and feeling, Thiessen displays both humor and heartache. She has been described as 'a gentler Lucinda Williams,' and her earthy country sound comes through in the toe-tapping, defiant 'Ain't Got Nothing on Me' and the dark ballad 'Final Days.' Other tunes, such as the breezy 'A Room with a View,' and aching 'Sharp as a Nail' have an indie folk sound reminiscent of Feist, while 'A Most Spectacular Song' and 'Temptation' are pure folk, with simple, elegant storytelling. The Lives of Saints and Sinners is produced by juno award-winning producer Steve Dawson.
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Zoe Thiessen: vocals, acoustic guitar, violin
Steve Dawson: pedal steel guitar, electric guitar, mandotar, acoustic guitar solos on 'It's My Time' and 'If I Had My Way'
Rob Becker: electric and double bass
Geoff Hicks: drums, percussion
Chris Gestrin: piano, organ, wurlitzer
Wyndham Thiessen: backing vocals, harmonica
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Produced by Steve Dawson
Engineered by Sheldon Zaharko at The Factory and Steve Dawson at the Henhouse in Vancouver, B.C.
Mixed by Steve Dawson at the Henhouse
Mastered by Graemme Brown at Zen Mastering
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