Lo & the High Road Embrace Darker Mythologies on Standing Stones

Lauren Halász and Colin McMahon anchor the 14-track record in themes of endurance and ancient memory. The title track, inspired by the mystery of Bronze Age monuments, serves as the album's emotional core. To achieve the record's atmospheric depth, the duo enlisted guest musicians Saskia Tomkins on the nyckelharpa and Steáfán Hannigan on uilleann pipes, crafting a soundscape that feels detached from the present day.

While the album ventures into darker territory with tracks like "The Weaver," which reimagines the myth of Arachne as a sea shanty, the duo preserves their folk roots through traditional arrangements such as "Wild Mountain Thyme." This release arrives on the heels of a successful 2026 tour that spanned from Toronto to Halifax, cementing their reputation within the Canadian folk scene. With their 2023 debut, Jackalope Tales, having already surpassed 2.8 million Spotify streams, the duo continues to cultivate a niche audience often found at Renaissance faires and tabletop gaming tables.