“They know they shouldn’t be together, but somehow the feeling of them still lingers” - Tauro
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Slowcity.ca Open Mic with Alyson McNamara, Paris Pick, Nathan Lawr, Hildegard, Central Heat Exchange, Black River Delta, and Phantom Atlantic
By Will McGuirk
“Our thinking is so polarized these days, there's no room for nuance or complexity. It’s sad really, because beauty and growth reside in these in-between areas.” - Nathan Lawr
Aasiva, photo by Lisa Milosavljevic
Slowcity.ca Open Mic with Aasiva, iskwē, Bernice, Hildegard, St. Vincent, Middle Kids, The Human Rights, and Faiyaz and The Wasted Chances
By Will McGuirk
“This was at the very beginning of my independent artist career and I had many shows lined up. I was very excited to be an artist full time, and I just kept wondering, where will my music take me?
Also, I feel like this is a question that we often ask ourselves: ‘Where are we going? What are we going to do next?’ That was my inspiration for this song.” - Aasiva
We have the opportunity now to remake the world, to see the connection we all share, even if its just a virus attacking, even if it is just a common enemy, it is a least a commonality. But do we walk away from each other or stand together. What indeed are we going to do next?
I don’t of course have an answer, just to merely suggest we may need to look elsewhere, outside our normal. And I am buoyed by what is washing up on my shores.
Going on the journey of marriage with Tim has been profound. It is very liberating having someone see you in your entirety and stay. Tim embodies that kind of ‘stacking chairs’ love - he’s not just about the party. He’s around afterward when I’m tired and ugly and loves me in those moments.” - Hannah Joy on bandmate and hubby Tim Fitz