About

Songwriter, composer, music producer and multi-instrumentalist.

2.5 million + streams, Juno award winning feature performer, international touring artist.

John Aaron Cockburn has been carving out a niche in the Canadian music landscape for two decades. 
 
As a songwriter, band leader, gifted multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. 
 
From international touring, playing on Juno Award winning albums, having songs featured in film and TV, millions of streams for music he wrote, arranged and produced. 
 
 
Originally from Ottawa, he led the avant-folk collective Little Suns (formerly Dry River Caravan) to a record contract and international touring before venturing out with new efforts.  
 

His Latest project, Victoria BC based KSAR is a refined culmination of all his creative impulses to date.

Founded in Victoria, BC in 2021.

KSAR is boundless creative expression contained within a pop music structure. 

It is an exploration of contrast, dreamy and grounded, nostalgic and new. Always evolving, while maintaining a distinct current of mystical whimsy. 

Their latest release – ‘DAWN’ EP – showcases their intricate production, songwriting and arrangements. 

Containing the singles Column No 9  and Fire Island

 
 
Also of note is Aarons work with his Uncle, Canadian folk music legend Bruce Cockburn. With whom he acts as collaborator both live an on record, adding textures and rhythm with his skilful guitar and accordion playing. He played on Bruce’s record Bone on Bone which went on to win a Juno in the contemporary roots category in 2018. 
 
 
 
As a seasoned Record Producer, Aaron helps guide songwriters through the process of making an album. From arrangements and composition, through to recording, overdubs, editing, mixing, and mastering.
 
Here’s what some people had to say about Aaron’s workflow and professionalism.
 
 
“Aaron helped me produce and do instrumentation on my album. He is very talented, easy to work with and has a good ear for bringing songs to life. I highly recommend his services!”
 
 
“I just had another listen to the two songs. I just love what you’ve done. It feels like such a gift. Somehow you knew what they wanted more than I did!”

“Thanks again for the creative energy you’re putting into this project. And for the encouragement yesterday. What you’ve done with these songs is inspiring me to think in new ways about my music and where I might take it.”

“I’ve been listening a bunch to the new songs. Wow! Everyone here is loving them as well. I’m impressed by how you’ve found in and brought to each of them a very distinct flavour.”

ENGINEERING/PRODUCTION SERVICES in Victoria BC Canada

Aaron operates out of a local studio in Victoria BC Canada, with access to high end vintage microphones, outboard gear, a multitude of instruments/players, and immaculate vibes.

We take your songs from start to finish. Starting with the kernel of the idea, fully fleshing it out until it has all the elements required to be a finished compelling song or album.

Aaron believes in cultivating an inspired, energized space where ideas flow freely and are captured in real time.

Each idea builds on the one that came before it, yet always remaining cognizant of serving the song and not doing more than what is neccessary.

As a multi-genre multi-instrumentalist with very broad tastes, Aaron is more than excited to work in any genre.

Send me a demo and a quick note about who you are and let’s get started!