At the heart of Wide Arches’ debut album is the wish to leave the listener with a story. The music on this record follows the journey of an individual searching for their true authentic self, depicting snapshots and fragments of their life through blurry memories and evolving imagery. With lyrics concerning the human experience and interconnection, Wide Arches is a reflection on the past, present and future of our collective journey through life. It is our sincere hope that you will enjoy our story.

12 Wasting Away

11 Ballerina

10 Grass Beneath Your Feet

09 Roadkill Cafe

08 Your Love

07 Waves

06 Fake Smiles, Artificial Laughs

05 Upside Down

04 Butterfly

03 Lake Scene

01 Sadness Wears Her Prettiest Dress

Wide Arches is the debut singer-songwriter project of multi-instrumentalist and composer, Jacob Gorzhaltsan. Formed during the pandemic lockdown by way of online recording collaborations, the band features a talented array of local Toronto artists. With lyrical content that is introspective yet playful, the band's music draws off Jacob's influences in folk music and singer-songwriters such as Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen, Harry Nilsson, Damien Jurado, Daniel Rossen, and Andy Shauf. The debut album by Wide Arches, "Farewell to All the Lovely Things", was graciously supported by the Toronto Arts Council and is set for release on Sept 12, 2023.

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