Scott Helman

Scott Helman is championing Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. Lee on Canada Reads 2021.

Canada Reads will take place March 8-11. The debates will be hosted by Ali Hassan and will be broadcast on CBC Radio One, CBC TV, CBC Gem and on CBC Books. 

• Meet the Canada Reads 2021 contenders

About Scott Helman

Scott Helman is a four-time Juno Award nominated singer-songwriter. A winner of Spotify Canada's Emerge program, he has dominated the Canadian music scene since the release of his platinum-certified debut single Bungalow. He has performed or collaborated with Alessia Cara, Hunter Hayes, Tegan and Sara, Shawn Mendes, Vance Joy, Walk Off The Earth and Dean Lewis. His hit singles include Everything Sucks, Ripple Effect and PDA. Helman tackles climate change in his latest release, Evergreen. He called upon his fans to share their own thoughts on the issue, which were incorporated into the official video and a mural he painted in Toronto.

In 2020, Helman released the album NonSuch Park, which was focused on remembering his grandfather's life.

• Watch Scott Helman host the Junos 365 Songwriters Circle
• Scott Helman recommends They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib
• Scott Helman opens up on his songwriting process

Interviews with Scott Helman

The Next Chapter1:50Scott Helman on They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us

Scott Helman on why he's reading Hanif Abdurraqib's They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us, a book of essays on music and culture.

Watch Scott Helman perform

Scott Helman | Bobcaygeon | Juno 365 Sessions

5 years ago

Duration 5:59

WATCH Scott Helman pay tribute to Gord Downie, in his cover of The Tragically Hip's iconic song "Bobcaygeon" as part of CBC Music's Juno 365 Sessions. This track won a Juno Award for Single of the Year in 2000.

Scott Helman | Ripple Effect | CBC Music Festival

5 years ago

Duration 6:18

Scott Helman performs 'Ripple Effect' at CBC Music Festival.

Scott Helman | Wait No More | Junos 365 Songwriters' Circle

2 years ago

Duration 3:01

Watch Scott Helman perform “Wait No More” from home during the fourth episode of the Junos 365 Songwriters’ Circle.

Scott Helman | Gaslight | Junos 365 Songwriters' Circle

2 years ago

Duration 5:27

Watch Scott Helman perform “Gaslight” from home during the fourth episode of the Junos 365 Songwriters’ Circle. The Junos 365 Songwriters’ Circle is a series of five virtual events featuring some of Canada’s best songwriters telling the stories behind their songs and performing from home. Adapted from the popular Juno Week event that was cancelled due to COVID-19, the third episode features host Scott Helman bringing together stories and songs from Meghan Patrick, Tom Wilson and Whitehorse. The series is presented by SOCAN and CBC Music in association with Music Publishers Canada. #JUNOS

Scott Helman | PDA | Playlist Live 2018

4 years ago

Duration 4:04

Scott Helman | PDA | Playlist Live 2018

The Canada Reads 2021 contenders

• Rosey Edeh champions The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk
• Scott Helman champions Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. Lee
• Devery Jacobs champions Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead
• Paul Sun-Hyung Lee champions Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots
• Roger Mooking champions Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi