Checking In With Faith Healer’s Troubles

Faith Healer’s latest album, Cosmic Troubles, is a debut of sorts. Released earlier this year on Mint Records, it’s Edmonton, AB resident Jessica Jalbert’s first album under the name, though she’s been recording and performing for years before that.

The album marks something of a departure for Jalbert. She recorded the album with fellow Mint Records artist Renny Wilson, while they were both working at the same record store. It fills out her garage-pop sound, making it a full sonic experience.

“I guess I wanted to focus on that, and used the band that I had to my full potential,” she told Vue Weekly. “I’m able to play around with the sound that they’re capable of: lots of guitar solos, lots of little synth runs that I wouldn’t normally have in a song, and stuff like that. Lots of tambourine.”

Faith Healer are opening for Chad VanGaalen and the Bleach Wipes in the Exchange on Thursday, September 24. Doors at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 plus service charges and are available at Vintage Vinyl, Madame Yes, and online at TicketEdge. $20 at the door. All ages and licensed.