Mischa on Inclusivity, Equality, and Vulnerability
Mischa’s sophomore EP, Alpha Barbie, has a lot to infer in the subjects of inclusivity, gender equality, and vulnerability.
PI3RCE on Influencers, LA, and Instagram
Wild; fantastic; unapologetically pink. These are just some words to describe PI3RCE.
Melissa Lamm on Twitch, Artistry, and Twinkling Lights
Melissa Lamm is a full time singer-songwriter based in Toronto, who for the last year and a half has been live-streaming herself performing from her home, 4 times a week.
Ariel Hyatt on Music Publicity, Brooklyn Offices, and Long Term Success
In which I get to catch up with my former boss, the founder of CyberPR, author of four books, international music conference speaker and badass CEO Ariel Hyatt.
Olivia King on TikTok, Creative Control, and Making Music Moves
Olivia King is a pop artist who knows the definition of hard work.
Austin James on Communities, Co-writes, and Consistency
For the last three years, Austin has been playing guitar live on the internet from his house and cultivated a devoted fanbase that supports him financially in exchange for his music.
Sara Wilkinson on World Travel, Whims, and Wednesdays
Without a doubt, currently, Toronto-based Sara Wilkinson is an artist – dressed to the nines in vintage clothes, sipping herbal tea to keep her voice healthy while on tour.
ROYAL on Emotions, Obsessions, and Wisdom.
The dreamy pop artist’s new release, Heart of Shadows, takes hard lessons in love and paints them into a tortured, beautiful, auditory masterpiece.
Lindsay Lou on Fans, Tour Vans, and Southland
The music lulled for a split-second, and at that exact moment the joyous shout of a three-year-old girl in the crowd rang out and melted all out hearts – “I love you, Lindsay Lou!”
Caleb J. Murphy on The Power of Authenticity and Community
Authentic. Open. Honest. These are three of the pillars in the foundation of who is Caleb J. Murphy. His new album, Everybody Breaks, tears his last barriers to vulnerability down and forges them into the most personal album of his career thus far.
Kelsey Hayes on Bluesfest, Beijing, and her own Backyard
With her textured, soulful voice and self-assured lyrics, it’s hard to believe that Ottawa, Canada proud Kelsey Hayes is crossing the stage at her university graduation a few days from our interview in a gorgeous café in the 613’s Little Italy neighbourhood.
Ryan Kairalla on Being Different, Bringing Innovation, and Breaking The Business
Entertainment lawyer. Podcast host. Education Advocate. These are just a few hats worn on the daily by Miami-based Ryan Kairalla.
Molly Kruse on Life in Vinyl, LA, and Self-Love
Molly Kruse has been “super super busy.” However, the California native is channelling those butterflies into creative rocket fuel.
Karthick Iyer on IndoSoul, Independence, and Musical Identity
The music of IndoSoul is a perfect synchronization and collaboration of its talented band members – Karthick Iyer, the frontman and violinist, Sumesh Narayanan plays Mridangam and is also a percussionist, Vikram Vivekanand plays the guitar, Ramkumar rocks the drums and Reshwin plays the bass.
Lisa Nicole on Country, Kindness, and Keith
Lisa Nicole’s sweet as pink frosting and bubbly as sparkling lemonade personality does little to steal the spotlight from her determination and admirable work ethic.
Matt Venuti on Rare Instruments, The Road, and The Rhythm of Life
Welcoming the world with a heart wide open, the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has traveled, loved, and let many incredible opportunities come his way.
Rose Cora Perry on Charity Work, How Courtesy Works, and Defining Your Own Success
Rose is also a big fan of artists supporting other artists, “it’s the grease in the wheels. The music industry should be about collaboration, not competition. Musicians need to collectively fight to be treated professionally and fairly,”
Annihilator’s Jeff Waters on his Canada Tour, Career Longevity and Keeping It Versatile
Jeff describes Annihilator’s upcoming Canadian tour as “almost like a super-energetic rehearsal with 250-1000 metal friends.”
Chantal Hackett on Following Dreams, Founding a Company, and Being Ready For the Fall
hile it seems like young artists are releasing quick singles every month for fear of losing relevance, adult contemporary/pop (with an edge!) singer-songwriter Chantal Hackett is on the edge of jumping back into her own show after half a dozen years.
Marie Onile on Crowdfunding, La Voix, and The Work of A Songwriter
This cemented Marie Onile’s decision to compete on La Voix, the Quebec edition of The Voice. “I wanted to do what she couldn’t do. I decided to live and to do what I wanted to do, because life can be so short.”