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Afie Jurvanen isn’t from the Bahamas. He’s a Finnish-Canadian from Barrie—a working class town in rural Ontario. But his chosen epithet is fitting. Since 2009 he’s been making music under the name Bahamas—writing songs about sunsets, love affairs, and making out with crooked smiles. Through simple arrangements, he charts an escape route from the snow belt to the coral reefs. His new album, Barchords, was released in 2012 to critical praise:

“Barchords is a gorgeous, full-bodied recording that revels in spare but intensely flavorful textures. It’s that delightfully rare kind of record that commands an instant replay.”

- Los Angeles Times

“A reserved yet melodically rewarding exploration of relationships and heartache.”
– The New Yorker

“A sublime, incomparable leading man, one with a soulful, sweet and stylish touch in his song-writing.”
- Globe and Mail

“Barchords is a work of impeccably concise and considered songcraft.”
– Toronto Star
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  • mouton

    Gig at Botanique was simply amazing. Such a genuine nice person, and very funny too. Smoke machines will never be the same again after yesterday.

    23 Mar 9:45am Reply

  • Linsouciance

    he was soooo creepy yesterday

    22 Mar 6:41pm Reply

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    2 Feb 4:47pm Reply

  • goldenslumbers1

    someone hit me with the mediafire link for barchords

    28 Aug 2012 Reply

  • jesserf

    i have evidence of the shorts!

    20 Jun 2012 Reply

  • krisleiawells

    my friend from boston recommended him to me, and now i am obsessed. beautiful.

    13 Jun 2012 Reply

  • greenthing1

    He's opening for City and Colour tonight - I cannot wait!

    29 Apr 2012 Reply

  • JewelsL85

    :-)

    5 Apr 2012 Reply

  • fdelliott2

    boss

    11 Mar 2012 Reply

  • SextonBlake

    streaming live right now from nowtoronto.com

    29 Feb 2012 Reply

  • onioncarbide

    love the new album!

    9 Feb 2012 Reply

  • About_Face

    I'm loving Barchords.

    9 Feb 2012 Reply

  • hellobenfield

    cant find a download for pink strat, somebody help me bro :(

    18 Oct 2011 Reply

  • Terrier13

    album versions < vimeo versions < LIVE PERFORMANCE!!! OMG! so good :)

    16 Oct 2011 Reply

  • josephbh1

    'Id go the whole wide world, I'd go the whole wide world to find out where they hide her' Brilliant :D bought the album last night at Noah and the Whale, loved it!

    8 Oct 2011 Reply

  • lovesickvicki

    saw him open for Noah and the Whale in Manchester, so good!

    8 Oct 2011 Reply

  • tanya_90

    Saw him with C&C too and now that I've listened to the album I wish he'd played the Wreckless Eric cover live.

    8 Oct 2011 Reply

  • comastar

    saw him last night open for city and colour. great performance!

    1 Oct 2011 Reply

  • jakekennon

    Would anybody be willing to email me this album? I saw him open for Noah and the Whale (which he preformed wonderfully) but had no money on me to purchase the album

    19 Jun 2011 Reply

  • DigitalLove42

    They were amazing, opening for Noah and the Whale last night.

    25 Mar 2011 Reply
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