P.E.I. musician Logan Richard shows off his ‘Character Traits’

Logan Richard from Charlottetown is about to release his new record “Character Traits.”

Singer-songwriter Logan Richard is turning heads across the East Coast as he gets ready to release his new album, “Character Traits.”

The nine-track project showcases Richard’s wide-ranging musical influences and explores themes of identity, growth and self-reflection.

“I’ve kind of sifted through a bunch of different genres up until this point,” said Richard in an interview with CTV Atlantic’s Katie Kelly. “There’s a pop song. There’s a funk song. There’s a singer-songwriter song. All kind of represent different character traits, if you will, of my musical upbringing.”

The Charlottetown artist worked closely with East Coast heavyweights David Myles and Joshua Van Tassel, who co-produced the album.

“David and Josh have both been really incredible role models throughout the process,” said Richard. “I’ve learned a lot about songs and recording… it was amazing to see behind the curtain a little bit.”

Character Traits offers moments of vulnerability. One track, “Up From Here,” was inspired by Richard’s personal journey toward a healthier relationship with alcohol. It was written in honour of his cousin, the late Koady Chaisson – formerly of the East Pointers – who was a vocal advocate for sobriety in the music industry.

Richard says the record’s name reflects who he is as an artist and person and he hopes listeners experience it that way.

“Hopefully it paints a little picture of who I am,” he said.

Richard will officially launch the album with two release shows: June 21 in Charlottetown and July 4 in Halifax. He’s also set to perform at the Stan Rogers Folk Festival in July.

Character Traits will be available on streaming platforms May 23.

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