On Map the Dark, Quote the Raven step into their most personal and reflective chapter yet. The Newfoundland-based duo — Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke — craft a collection of songs that explores love, loss, memory, and resilience with honesty and warmth.
With lush harmonies and cinematic arrangements, the album weaves together threads of Americana and folk, anchored by the storytelling spirit that has become their hallmark.
Collaborating with some of Canada’s finest — including Alan Doyle, Tim Baker, Amelia Curran, Chris Kirby, and Joey Landreth — Map the Dark is both a sonic expansion and an emotional deep-dive. From the anthemic hope of “Back in Spring” to the haunting beauty of “In the Rain” and the playful sci-fi romance of “Uncanny Valley,” the album offers a wide emotional range while staying true to the duo’s roots.
This third studio release marks a bold evolution for Quote the Raven — a map not just through darkness, but toward connection, clarity, and creative growth.
Name:
Quote the Raven
Genre:
North Americana? Bit of a mixture. We play and write what we want, and we don’t worry too much about genre.
Founded:
First EP came out in 2016, but we’ve been playing in a band together since around 2010.
# of Albums:
1 EP, our 3rd LP is coming out on April 23rd.
Latest Album:
Map the Dark out April 23rd
Latest Single:
Tell Me, Tell Me, co-written with Chris Kirby and Alan Doyle
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Kirsten: Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls
Jordan: Bob Seger
Favourite musician now:
K: Brandi Carlile, Conan Gray
J: The Bros. Landreth
Guilty pleasure song:
K-pop in general, but I don’t really feel guilty about it. Jordan’s learned to love a couple of them.
Live show ritual:
Is it odd not to have one? We just chill and chat to people backstage.
Favourite local musician:
If we had to choose, we would pick Fairgale. We have so many favourites here in St. John’s.
In Toronto, Jeremie Albino.
EP or LP?
LP for sure.
Early bird or night owl?
K: Night owl. I feel the most relaxed when everyone else is asleep, and I can enjoy being alone for a while.
J: Night owl. There are not enough hours in a day.
Road or studio?
Road. We’ve met so many people, and we’ve seen so many places in the world because of this career. It’s the best!
Any shows or albums coming up?
Some shows coming up in BC, Ontario, Quebec and Denmark!
Where can we follow you?
Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
In St. John’s, Sushi Island
Toronto, Get Well Pizza and Arcade or Rolltation. We love sushi.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Love Water Street, a lot of local businesses and restaurants are there, and it’s a nice walk. Especially when they turn it into the pedestrian mall during the summer.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Maybe Bowring Park? It’s the most well-known but for good reason. It’s a beautiful walk that has a duck pond on either side, a swimming pool in the summer and lots of different events
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
This is tough. We played a lot of shows at The Ship throughout the years, and we’re always thankful for them. There’s a couple of cool new venues too, The Majestic and JAG Soundhouse. They’re great for a bigger show in a theatre setting.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Fred’s Records. It’s been around a long time, supporting the local scene.
