Canadian songwriter Mogipbob released his third album, Anything but Me, on October 20, 2026, through Mogipbob Records. The 16-track collection brings together influences from 1970s soul, funk, country, folk-rock and softer rock, with each song taking its own direction. Moving between humorous storytelling, nostalgia and more reflective subjects, the album offers a broad introduction to Mogipbob’s songwriting and his interest in exploring different musical styles.
Based in Hythe, northern Alberta, Mogipbob builds his songs around characters, everyday observations and ideas that often take unexpected turns. “On Anything but Me”, that approach creates a collection with plenty of contrast. Some songs lean into unusual situations and dry humour, while others look back on familiar experiences or consider the changes that come with time. Rather than following one consistent sound, the album allows each story to find the musical style that suits it.
The more playful side of the record comes through in titles such as “Hell’s Bell Bottoms,” “The Fleas of Hercules,” “Umpire Vampire” and “Modern Person, Ancient Solutions.” These songs reflect Mogipbob’s interest in unusual concepts and storytelling that does not take itself too seriously. Elsewhere, “Some Things Never Change,” “The Old Me Was the Young Me,” “It’s the Little Things That Matter Most” and the title track turn toward memory, identity and the details of everyday life that can take on greater meaning with time.
Across its 16 songs, the album moves between the warmth of retro-soul and funk, the storytelling traditions of country and folk-rock, and softer rock influences. The variety is part of its appeal, giving the collection room to shift in mood and arrangement without losing its focus on the song itself. Whether exploring an amusing character or a more personal subject, Mogipbob keeps the writing at the centre of the music.
His creative process also reflects a combination of traditional songwriting and newer production methods. The concepts, lyrics, structures and creative direction are human-written and human-directed, while AI is used as a production tool to help realise the musical arrangements and performances. Through repeated revisions, instrument choices and careful selection of the final results, Mogipbob shapes each track around its original idea.
Humour and reflection have both been important parts of Mogipbob’s work. His songs often draw from working life, small-town experiences, personal memories and the imperfect moments that make up everyday routines. On Anything but Me, these subjects sit alongside more imaginative stories, creating a balance between the familiar and the unexpected.
With his third album, Mogipbob brings these different influences and approaches together in a collection that resists being defined by a single genre. Anything but Me offers listeners 16 original songs connected by a shared interest in storytelling, musical variety and the many ways ordinary experiences can be interpreted. For those drawn to 1970s-inspired soul and funk, country, folk-rock and thoughtful songwriting with a sense of humour, the album provides plenty of different directions to explore.
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