Mood Board: Ora Cogan’s Hard-Hearted Woman
By Ora Cogan | March 13, 2026
Mood Board: Ora Cogan’s Hard-Hearted Woman
The Nanaimo-based artist on how Cher, the fiddle, her dog, and more inspired her new record.
Ora Cogan‘s approach to songwriting melds traditional, experimental, and psychedelic into something wholly unique. Cogan is known for her singular voice and cinematic compositions. She has collaborated with a multitude of artists while touring extensively throughout Europe and North America, sharing the stage with the likes of Grouper and Mazzy Star. Her latest record, Hard-Hearted Woman, is out now on Sacred Bones.