The East Pointers are Back with “Anniversary” – A Folk-Pop Anthem

February 3, 2025 BY Bailey Vigliaturo

JUNO Award-winning Canadian contemporary folk group, The East Pointers return with a brand-new single, ‘Anniversary,‘ released today on Nettwerk. This is their first new music since 2023 and marks the beginning of a significant new chapter.

‘Anniversary’ is a song about overcoming the hurdles of addiction while looking forward with fresh eyes and a new perspective. This celebration showcases the band’s take on “modern folk-pop,” which has brought audiences to dancefloors since its infancy in 2015.

‘Anniversary’ is a song about how making one positive decision can change the rest of your life. 11 years ago on his birthday, our late band member Koady Chaisson made some major changes to his life to improve his mental health, one of which was becoming sober. This is a song to celebrate fresh starts, milestones, and the wins we have along the way, big or small,” Jake Charron explains.

A heartfelt track characterized by a stunning variety of instrumentation, a steady, driving beat, and a shimmering chorus of backing vocals, ‘Anniversary’ conveys a hopeful desire to look ahead to a brighter future and its silver linings rather than allowing ourselves to feel trapped by the past.

Expanding on the single, Tim Chaisson explains, “When Jake and I sat down to write, ‘Anniversary’ was the first song that came out—it was as if Koady was in the room with us, it flowed so fast. We want this song to give anybody permission to give themselves a pat on the back for any of the wins or positive changes in their life. A celebration you continue to honor, especially when times get tough.” 

‘Anniversary’ is available on all streaming platforms HERE.

The East Pointers have always been furiously energetic, musically complex, and technically brilliant. Their fusion of folk, pop, electronic, and dance sensibilities has generated strong fanbases across the world.

Having just completed an extensive US stint, the multi-award-winning group have announced shows in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan seeding their fans up for a busy 2025 of new music and touring.

2025 Tour dates:

UK

January 24 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy w/ Elephant Sessions

January 26 – Dumfries, UK – Big Burns Supper  

January 27-28 – Banchory, UK – Glassel Hall

January 29 – Nottingham, UK – Lakeside Arts

January 30 – Kendal, UK – Brewery Arts Centre

January 31 – Hepworth, UK – Hepworth Live

February 1 – Cambridge, UK – Storey’s Field Centre

Australia

February 28-March 2 – Nannup, WA – Nannup Music Festival

March 5 – Adelaide, SA – The Wheatsheaf

March 7-10 – Port Fairy, VIC – Port Fairy Folk Festival

March 13 – Canberra, NSW – Smith’s Alternative

March 14-16 – Katoomba, NSW – Blue Mountains Music Festival

March 19 – Hobart, TAS – Republic Bar

March 20 – Sydney, NSW – The Vanguard

March 21 – Melbourne, VIC – Northcote Social Club

March 22 – Cairns, QLD – Tanks Arts Centre

March 23 – Brisbane, QLD – The Old Museum

Canada

May 9 – Halifax, NS – Rebecca Cohn w/ Symphony Nova Scotia

May 10 – Halifax, NS – Rebecca Cohn w/ Symphony Nova Scotia

Japan

May 13-18 – Osaka, Japan – World Expo

UK

May 22 – Aberdeen, UK – The Tunnels

May 25 – Chippenham, UK – Chippenham Folk Festival                                                                                           

May 26 – North Boarhunt, UK – Forest Folk          

May 28 – York, UK – The Crescent,

May 29 – Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall w/ Elephant Sessions      

May 30 – London, UK – The Garage, (w/ Elephant Sessions

May 31 – Bristol, UK – Thekla w/ Elephant Sessions

June 1 – Chidham, UK – The Old Malthouse