Alternative Storyteller James Correa Reflects on Life, Loss, and Legacy with New Album Bonny Park Helmed by Nostalgic Title Track

Montreal singer-songwriter James Correa returns with his most personal work to date, Bonny Park – a contemplative, emotional, and heartfelt collection that dives into themes of family, memory, and the temporary nature of all things. The making of the album was a solitary pursuit where Correa wrote, performed, and produced the album entirely himself. That singular vision makes the record feel intimate and direct, yet expansive in its emotional weight.

“I wanted to see if I was capable of doing an album entirely by myself,” says Correa. “The most challenging aspect was producing my own performances – being honest in my editing, really listening to what I was doing. It was frustrating at times, but worth it.”

The album’s production approach is raw and human – Correa insisted on using real drums, recording upward of 20-30 takes per song to capture the right feel. Musically, his guiding principle was simple: What would Paul McCartney do? The result is a timeless sound that nods to classic songwriting while feeling fresh and deeply personal.

Listen to Bonny Park HERE: https://open.spotify.com/album/50E6ADLsiRDmSjTE4VWMDA

The lead single and title track sets the tone for the album – a ramble-shot stream of memories, both specific and elusive, stitched together with a chorus that unlocked the meaning of the song for Correa.

“There are only a handful of people who would understand the references in this song, and only I would understand them all. You can’t get more personal than that. Yet every time I sing it, it still feels totally relatable. Weird,” he says.