Some albums arrive loudly. Others feel like a quiet shift in the room. With Best of Our Possible Lives, Winnipeg singer-songwriter Liam Duncan, known as Boy Golden, leans into that quiet shift. Released through Six Shooter Records, the 12-track album was recorded at Lucy's Meat Market in Los Angeles and produced by Robbie Lackritz. For Duncan, it represents more than a fourth release. It feels like a deliberate turning point.

A new chapter begins in the music room

Even with years of experience producing artists such as William Prince, Duncan entered these sessions carrying unexpected nerves. He has said the process reminded him of recording his debut, when doubt sharpened every decision. Nearly 80 demos were written before he and Lackritz narrowed the list to 12. That restraint gives the album its focus. Each song feels intentional, shaped by patience rather than momentum.

The themes deepen that sense of reflection. Drawing from Buddhist and Taoist philosophy, Duncan explores suffering, softness, and awareness. "Suffer" references the concept of dukkha, while "Like a Child" uses water as a metaphor for adaptability. "Eyes" honors the late Jory Strachan. The music offers layered storytelling that demands a patient listen within today’s fast-paced music landscape

The story moves beyond the studio

The shift from a solitary cabin to Lucy’s Meat Market in LA didn't just change the acoustics; it fundamentally altered the The change from a private cabin to Lucy's Meat Market in Los Angeles didn't just change the sound; it changed the whole DNA of the songs. of the songs. By inviting collaborators into the "Church of Better Daze," Duncan allowed the music to breathe in ways his previous self-produced work couldn't. Cat Clyde’s ethereal vocals on "Cowboy Dreams" and "Moontan" provide a haunting, terrestrial counterpoint to Duncan’s laid-back delivery, creating a sonic dialogue that feels both expansive and deeply private.

The rhythmic backbone of the record is equally elevated, featuring the legendary Pino Palladino on bass. Palladino’s presence anchors the album’s fluid movement between 70s country-rock, soulful R&B, and psych-leaning indie pop. This intersection of Manitoba’s quiet landscapes and Los Angeles’ session-player precision creates a sound that is geographically unmoored—a bridge between the Canadian prairies and the American highway that resonates with anyone seeking a more thoughtful frequency.

The journey of Best of Our Possible Lives is now transitioning from the controlled environment of the studio to the unpredictable energy of the stage. Duncan has already tested new songs in Brooklyn. He will tour with Cat Clyde and play a private show at Baby's All Right on May 17.

Ultimately, these live dates serve as more than just a tour; they are a collective invitation. As Duncan moves from the "ministerial musings" of his demos to the shared space of a live audience, the album’s central philosophy comes to life: that the best possible life isn't found in the past or the future, but in the specific, shared vibration of a room full of people finally letting the "Better Daze" in.