Island Sass 

PEI singer-songwriter Alanna Jankov released her debut folk album Island Sass on January 25. 

Rooted in the landscapes, characters, and contradictions of Charlottetown, PEI, and Caribou Island, NS, Island Sass is a deeply personal yet widely relatable collection of original songs. With equal measures of grit, warmth, and humour, the album celebrates lived experience—the kind shaped by place, family, resilience, and an ability to laugh while learning lessons along the way.

Jankov’s songwriting blends storytelling with wry observation and emotional honesty. The result is an album that feels grounded, generous, and unmistakably Island-made.

Created entirely without label support, the album is a fully independent production. It was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Nathaniel Ing, and features Island musicians Logan Richard (guitar, banjo), John MacGregor (bass), Lori Linkletter (keys, backing vocals), and Luka Hall (fiddle). 

A special highlight of the album is the bonus track “Willow’s Song – Feel Good Friday,” featuring guest vocals by Jankov’s five-year-old niece, Willow McGraw.

With Island Sass, Jankov offers a debut that is confident, unpretentious, and rich with story. It is available on all major streaming platforms.