Evening Hymns

Evening Hymns is the primary project of Canadian songwriter Jonas Bonnetta, emerging from the vibrant Ontario indie scene of the late 2000s. The project is characterized by a rotating cast of collaborators from bands like Ohbijou and The Wooden Sky, yet it maintains a singular vision focused on the intersection of personal narrative and the natural world.

Bonnetta's work is deeply tied to his rural upbringing and his studio in the countryside, which informs the 'woodland' aesthetic of his production. His 2012 masterpiece, Spectral Dusk, solidified his reputation as a master of 'grief-folk,' earning critical acclaim for its raw honesty and atmospheric depth. Over time, the project has evolved from stripped-back acoustic beginnings to include more robust indie rock influences and synth-driven textures, particularly on 2020's Heavy Nights. Critically, Evening Hymns is viewed as a cornerstone of modern Canadian folk, bridging the gap between the traditional singer-songwriter tradition and the more experimental, atmospheric leanings of the Arts & Crafts era.