Born and raised in Kirkland Lake, a rural gold mining camp six hours north of Toronto, songwriter Laj (Lajeunesse) is no stranger to being a small-town kid growing up in an isolated northern town. Having toured the country and playing whatever venue he could find, Laj is now in a position to develop his own musical vision, and the results so far have been very exciting. Laj's heartfelt songs seamlessly blend elements of rock, folk and country, without straying too far from the powerpop roots that give the tunes a certain joie de vivre, with nods to tunes like Nick Lowe and Paul Westerberg. The narrative woven together by Laj's powerful yet simple lyrics tells the story of the boy from northern Ontario trying to find his way south, eventually to Montreal, via Sudbury, North Bay, Toronto, and everywhere in between. with tales of finding love, cross-country tours and broken-down vehicles, but ultimately retaining a strong sense of humor and hope that lies within memorably catchy hooks and intertwining harmonies between Laj and bassist Jeanette Dowling. Dowling and drummer Dusty Campbell as The Looks, Laj's rhythm section, provide a rock-solid foundation and a perfect complement to their quirky pop sensibilities, making Dany Laj and The Looks an unstoppable force waiting to conquer your heart.