MOLLY JOHNSON UNITES GENERATIONS ON NEW LONG TIME RUNNING EP FEATURING HAVIAH MIGHTY
ON THE THREE-SONG EP, JOHNSON COLLABORATES WITH HAVIAH MIGHTY ON “TALK TO ME,” ALONGSIDE “LONG TIME RUNNING” AND NEW ORIGINAL “SLIPPED AWAY”
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24 APRIL 2026 (TORONTO, ON) – Recognized as one of Canada’s greatest voices, Molly Johnson releases her new three-song EP Long Time Running, a powerful and deeply collaborative project that brings her together with a new generation of artists. Included on the EP is “Talk To Me,” a striking new collaboration with acclaimed rapper Haviah Mighty, produced by rising talent Jonathan “CUBE” Renaud, alongside a reimagined take on The Tragically Hip’s “Long Time Running” with Jim Cuddy and the original composition “Slipped Away,” written by Molly Johnson and Davide Di Renzo.
“Talk To Me” marks a bold new direction for Johnson, pairing her signature vocal style with the sharp lyricism of JUNO Award-winning rapper Haviah Mighty. Structured as a call and response, the track becomes a compelling exchange between two distinct voices, reflecting a meaningful dialogue between generations.
“Such joy to work with Haviah Mighty, a brilliant, collaborative woman. The idea that we need to really listen to younger voices is what ‘Talk To Me’ is all about,” says Molly Johnson.
The Long Time Running EP is available now via Universal Music Canada. Listen HERE.
The EP features Johnson’s stirring interpretation of The Tragically Hip’s “Long Time Running,” recorded with Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, produced by Davide Di Renzo. First released in 1991, the song remains a defining piece of the Canadian musical canon, and here is reimagined with a sense of intimacy and reverence that honours its enduring legacy.
Across the project, Johnson is joined by her long-time collaborators, including Davide Di Renzo, Mike Downes and Robi Botos, whose enduring musical partnership remains central to her sound.
Also included is “Slipped Away,” an original composition written by Johnson and Di Renzo that reflects on love, memory, and the lingering question of what might have been. Anchored by her unmistakable vocal, the track further showcases her strength as both a storyteller and songwriter.
More new music from Molly Johnson will be announced in the coming months.
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Recognized as one of Canada’s greatest voices, jazz vocalist Molly Johnson is a mother, singer-songwriter, artist, and philanthropist. Throughout her life-spanning career, she has captivated audiences in Canada and Europe with her original pieces and interpretations of jazz standards. Unsurprisingly, Molly is a laureate of multiple notable awards, including two JUNO Awards, the Governor General’s Award, the Order of Canada, and the Chevalier Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Outside her musical endeavors, Molly is also an avid supporter and patron of the arts. She launched the Kumbaya Festival in 1993 benefitting AIDS hospices and Canadians living with AIDS, contributing directly to the birth of Toronto’s Casey House. Kumbaya remains the largest music fundraiser in Canadian history. As the founding artistic director of Toronto’s Kensington Market Jazz Festival, Molly has introduced hundreds of performers and, in her own words, built a “local jazz festival that reflects the cultural depth” of the immediate music community.
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