About Western Seer

Howdy Readers,

For the better part of twenty years I have been inspired by the learning curve as an independent artist. It has allowed me to experiment with my art and innovate my way into what has become a career of songwriting, collaborating, and producing. I've always operated with a label mentality but upon meeting my wife, I was introduced to a whole new level of passion for what we do and how it fits into a larger community.

Our roles are best described, in her words, as intra-dependent artists. As my primary collaborator in art and life (we did create a human together), I am straight up honoured and thrilled to formalize our business relationship under Western Seer, an entity that oversees our recording catalogues and greater artistic visions. As we evolve we plan to provide a platform for those we believe in while continuing to create at a level that most genuinely captures our lived experiences and greater story.

Truly,

BB

 

Western Seer

Western Seer is the definitive representation of the catalogues, collaborations and visions of founders, Belle Plaine and Blake Berglund. Through its records, productions and apparel, Western Seer is a handcrafted curation and artistic extension into industry. The Western Seer family also includes visual creator, little jack films and rural songwriter, Lachlan Neville.

Belle Plaine is an independent, award-winning songwriter working on her fourth full-length studio album, The Weather. Her stylistic prowess has her live performance backed by symphony orchestras and honky tonk bar-bands. Melanie Berglund is a writer, producer and mother, having directed her debut documentary “Belle Plaine & Blake Berglund: Living From Home”. She has been rewarded with festival spots such as at Small Halls on Prince Edward Island, Regina Folk Festival and appearances at industry events like Folk Alliance International and JUNOfest. 

Blake Berglund is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and storyteller. He has released his sixth full-length album, a double LP concept record and manifesto, What’s Left of the Right. Treading new sonic territory, the self-produced collection of 20 songs is a multi-genre political statement and rural memoir. With industry nominations, awards and showcases, Berglund is leveraging his recognition by founding label and management company, Western Seer Records, alongside his partner and collaborator Melanie Berglund (A.K.A. Belle Plaine).

Through his photography and videography, little jack remains an elusive figure in the Western Canadian music scene inhabiting the shadows of studios, dancehalls and homesteads to many of Western Canada's most burgeoning and established musicians.