Gregory Childs & Heart Lung deliver raw, heartfelt alt-country. Fronted by songwriter Gregory Childs and his wife Tyrah Kalman, the band also features Jonathan Billings (guitar), Melissa Paju (bass), and Luke Sutherland (drums). Their sound blends heartfelt songwriting, punchy guitars, tambourine, and raw, emotional vocals. With comparisons to “unplugged Nirvana” and “a dark Fleetwood Mac” from Alan Cross (102.1 The Edge), they’ve become a staple of Toronto’s live scene, performing at venues like the Horseshoe Tavern, Dakota Tavern, and Cameron House. Their self-titled album, featuring remixed and remastered fan favourites alongside new material, arrives in 2025.
Gregory Childs
& Heart Lung
“Unplugged Nirvana… maybe a little dark Fleetwood Mac.” – Alan Cross, 102.1 The Edge
Upcoming Album
Gregory Childs & Heart Lung are excited to share the full self-titled album with press and curators ahead of its official release in 2025. This unlisted YouTube playlist contains all tracks, including remixes and new material. This list is yet to be mastered (currently being processed). Please treat this link as for media use only and do not share publicly before release. Click on the playlist below to listen.
Track List
Redd Mudd River
Useless & Young (Remix)
Blood Ties (Remix)
Rivers of Love
Chamber Dance
Lonesome (Remix)
Baby Blue (Remix)
From the Chest (Remix)
Cold Night
Redd Mudd River
Useless & Young (Remix)
Blood Ties (Remix)
Rivers of Love
Chamber Dance
Lonesome (Remix)
Baby Blue (Remix)
From the Chest (Remix)
Cold Night
Past Release
Gregory Childs & Heart Lung released the Baby Blue EP on vinyl in 2021. It's currently available on their website.
Track List
SIDE A: Baby Blue (3:22)
SIDE B: Blood Ties (4:14)
Video
Press
Records & Rockstars with Jeff Woods
"Gregory Childs and his wife bring along crack guitarist Jonathan Billings and band, to Wild Woods Blue to play a couple new songs, and one long ago made famous by Waylon and Willie."
“There’s some unplugged Nirvana in here…maybe a little dark Fleetwood Mac.”
"Another band has a shot at some exposure with this program. This is The Undiscovered Gem. Many people submit songs. Few are chosen. This week it's a new Toronto group called Gregory Childs & Heart Lung."
“A train-chugging emotional wallop and carries the band’s stylistic and songwriting evolution several steps further along the track…” | Canadian Beats
"Traditional-leaning country and folk music often dance along the sharp and rough edges of life – loss, heartbreak, yearning, and the desire for salvation. It connects the heart first, goes deep, and then gets into your bones."
Photos
Download the band photos in their entirety via Google Drive: photo download
Shows
Gregory Childs & Heart Lung have just signed up for a monthly 2026 residency / 3 hour set at Rod, Gun & Barber, a local venue in the Junction, Toronto. The following are some past notable shows.
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