Rising Canadian folk star Doug Paisley will release a new EP, entitled Golden Embers, on April 17 via No Quarter. The album features a collection of songs recorded over two days in December of 2011. Performed in clubs, barns, during radio sessions and on festival grounds the songs were recorded as Paisley toured the world in support of his critically acclaimed sophomore effort Constant Companion. You can stream the first single off the EP, “Bats,” below.

Last summer, Paisley stopped by the Relix office and gave us an early glimpse of the song before it’s completion. You can check out video of the performance here.