Summerside, PEI’s Alt-Rockers SOUL FILTER Say “The City Knows” with New Single – The Maritime Anchor
What’s it like being an Atlantic Canadian artist?
I personally love residing within the Maritimes! Atlantic Canada is so wealthy in expertise, and I like the range within the genres and types. There may be additionally, for essentially the most half, a fantastic camaraderie with different musicians which is sweet to be part of.
Do you are feeling there are vital challenges in Atlantic Canada for musicians?
We reside on PEI so we do really feel considerably remoted right here. We now have a smaller inhabitants so much less individuals to play for, but it surely’s stunning what number of venues right here have leisure! It’s fairly wonderful. Within the Summer time you will discover music in virtually each venue plus occasions and festivals. Cowl bands and acoustic solo or duo acts are fairly well-liked. There are solely a handful of venues that totally help unique music year-round corresponding to The Trailside and Baba’s in Charlottetown & Purple Dust Woman Room in Summerside. It additionally is determined by the style. Conventional music has all the time been very talked-about, however within the final variety of years we’ve seen it open up extra to rock, pop & hip hop. There may be extra touring & logistics concerned to carry out for brand new audiences in different cities. I don’t know what it’s like being an artist in western Canada so I can’t actually evaluate if it’s any harder. Music PEI does an incredible job of making alternatives for us that the majority of us would seemingly by no means have. And with the best way we’re linked on the web now, the world is fairly open to us.
Which singer/songwriters encourage you?
I’ve liked music since I can bear in mind. Once I was a child I had an enormous stereo with a file participant in my bed room and performed my mother and father’ information. I feel my past love was Elvis. In a while I fell in love with 90s singer-songwriters like Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morisette, Sheryl Crow, Sass Jordan, The Cranberries, Holly McNarland, Jewel.. They made me really feel validated in my experiences and emotions and mentioned the issues I used to be feeling once I didn’t even actually know what I used to be feeling. They paved the best way for my aspirations, regardless that I used to be manner too in my head as an adolescent to do something about it but. I acquired a guitar once I was 19 or 20, however I may solely play like 3 chords. Years glided by and I hadn’t but acted on my singer/songwriter want. I feel I used to be each terrified of what I might write – or wouldn’t write. Sooner or later I realized to play Tara MacLean’s “If I Fall” and it simply felt proper. I lastly began the method of writing my very own songs. I hear music on a regular basis that evokes totally different concepts. I’ve all the time liked Gord Downie’s poetic lyrics in his storytelling and the best way he phrases them. I love the best way Phoebe Bridgers’ crafts and delivers a lyric.
What recommendation do you will have for different singer/song-writers within the space?
I assume it relies upon what kind of recommendation.. however total simply hold doing all your factor. Make a behavior out of studying, and schedule a time to jot down. Write even when it sucks. Carry out as a lot as you’ll be able to to hone your sound / your craft. Learn to file / produce your self even when it’s simply the fundamentals. Study as a lot as you’ll be able to concerning the trade. Join with different songwriters & artists. By no means quit. There are many singer songwriters on the market however nobody else can ship or specific a music the best way you do.
The place do you draw most of your inspiration?
Life generally. Previous conditions that didn’t make sense on the time however I’ve realized from. Discovering new issues. I’ve all the time been drawn to that melancholiness that was so prevalent within the 90s, however I prefer to put a spin on it – looking for the hope or the silver lining.
What music enjoying proper now on the radio is your favorite?
I don’t take heed to loads of “prime 40”radio so I don’t have a clue what’s well-liked. I choose rock however these stations usually play the identical stuff we’ve heard for the previous 40 years. We now have a lot expertise proper right here in Atlantic Canada! It will be wonderful if artists right here may get extra airplay. It will make a big effect on many impartial music careers. However just a few songs that I’ve heard not too long ago and am digging on are: The Black Keys – Wild Little one; The Trews – Enemy; HIllsburn – Get Excessive; Dua Lipa- Levitating (my responsible pleasure); and Working Up That Hill by Kate Bush is having a second proper now 🙂
How has songwriting been throughout the pandemic? Has it been inspiring or prompted setbacks?
There was loads of uncertainty and worry, however the isolation additionally supplied time. I selected to make use of that point creatively. Simply earlier than the pandemic hit I had fortunately simply joined a songwriting group. We wrote a music each 2 weeks and had been stored accountable with one another. It created a fantastic behavior and helped me overlook about what was happening outdoors. It’s not for everybody but it surely actually helped me keep centered. It’s one thing I’d like to attempt once more. However with out the pandemic clearly.
When can readers count on new music?
We’re taking these songs I wrote throughout the pandemic and dealing within the studio now. We’re working in direction of recording and releasing a full album, however for now we hope to have a brand new music out by the top of summer season!
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