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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 33 MIN

Royal Wood

from Treasure Island Discs · host Jeff Moffatt

Royal Wood, one of Canada's most talented singer-songwriters, joins us for a heartwarming chat about balancing life as a musician, husband, and father. He opens up about his journey, tracing his early years immersed in music, and how he has evolved over the years to create some of his best work to date. Royal reflects on the importance of prioritizing family while still pursuing his passion, sharing how this balance has enriched both his personal life and his artistry. His latest album, "Dear John," serves as a beautiful testament to his love for family and his renewed commitment to music. Get ready for a relaxed, insightful conversation that dives deep into what it truly means to find harmony in life and music!Royal Wood's Treasure Island Disc SelectionsThe Beatles- Sgt. PeppersCat Stevens- Tea for the TillermanBob Dylan's Greatest Hits Volume. 2Sam Fender- Seventeen Going UnderRoyal Wood- Artist BioRoyal Wood is a Juno-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whose work is marked by timeless melodies, lyrical sophistication, and emotional honesty. Raised in Lakefield, Ontario, he began playing piano by ear at age four and eventually mastered guitar, bass, drums and more — developing an ear for rich arrangements and evocative songwriting. Over nearly two decades in the music business, he has built a distinguished catalogue of albums, toured widely in North America and Europe, and earned the respect of a growing global audience. With his new album Dear John, Royal finds himself at an inflection point — rediscovering his love for creating while balancing life as husband, father and artist.Listen to Dear John: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/dear-john/1832191785  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5FhXSeZv7hM2gpR4ou3IFe  Selected DiscographyStudio Albums:Tall Tales (2004)  A Good Enough Day (2007)  The Waiting (2010)  We Were Born to Glory (2012)  The Burning Bright (2014)  I Wish You Well (2014)  Ghost Light (2016)  Ever After the Farewell (2018)  What Tomorrow Brings (2022)  Dear John (2025)  EPs & Live:The Milkweed EP (2002)  The Lost and Found EP (2009)  Love Will Linger EP (2018)  Live at Massey Hall (Live Album, 2021) Official website: https://royalwood.ca/  Apple Music page: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/royal-wood/192604581  Spotify artist page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0gpd8R84x5pZaGi5tgZdKc  Takeaways: Royal Wood reflects on his early love for music, starting with piano at age four. Balancing family life with a music career has led to Royal creating his best work yet. His new album, 'Dear John', embodies gratitude, love of...

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