Love and misery
"A catalogue full of heartfelt and heartache that’s all killer and no filler..."
Beatroute Magazine
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Tom Olsen is an Alberta alt-country singer songwriter. Tom formed “The Wreckage” in 2014.
The Wreckage features top-end musicians who have long been active in the Calgary and Edmonton music scenes, giving them a unique, rooted-in-Alberta sound.
In 2015, Tom released his first album, "Subtle as a Hurricane".
Tom then released his second album, "Love and Misery", in 2017.
Tom brings a mix of original music and covers to events and venues across Alberta. See below for upcoming shows.
THE BAND:
While the music is driven by Tom Olsen on vocals and guitar, the Wreckage often features talented guest musicians. Friends, collaborators, and local artists have joined in for recordings and live performances over the years.
Guest artists and collaborators are always welcome. If you’re a musician interested in playing together, please get in contact.
MUSIC
by Tom Olsen and the Wreckage
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Upcoming 2026 shows:
April 3, 2026: Pig and Whistle Pub (4105 4 ST NW, Calgary AB) - 9:00pm
LOVE AND MISERY (2017)
1. Everywhere
2. Heartbroken
3. Someone Else's Dream
4. Blight
5. Admit That You Love Me
6. Good Night Irene (Again)
7. Candleight
8. Waiting For You
9. I'll Take Despair
10. First Time Caller (Long Time Sinner)
11. Devil's Talkin' Through You
12. Nothing At All
13. Wrecking Crew
14. Roz, We Scare So Many People
Subtle As a hurricane (2015)
1. Toss And Turn
2. Every Now And Then
3. Friends
4. Out Of View
5. Lighter Shade Of Blue
6. The Only Fat On You Is Me
7. Loving You (From Way Over Here)
8. How Long
9. Tattoo
10. You'd Be Wrong
11. July 4, Bit Timber Montana
12. When We Were Grown
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For information, bookings or interest in playing with Tom, please email tom.wreckage@gmail.com
Follow Tom’s musical journey on social media on Facebook (Tom Olsen and the Wreckage) and Instagram (@tomyycmusic)
Photos by Andy Greening, Ben Jackson, and Brent Morley Smith