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Kandy Roar

Contact/website: @kandyroar on socials or kandyroar.com

What’s your style/genre?

My favourite decade for rock was the 70s, and you can really hear that in my music.

How long have you been around?

It was only last August I levelled up and was able to create Kandy Roar, and I ran with it fast and hard out of fear it would slip away from me. Now, it’s like I have this suit of armour to face the big boss levels. In other words, just over one year.

What community do you call home?

I can’t say that I’ve one hundred percent found it. Thunder Bay was my old stomping ground, and I was displaced once I moved to Vancouver. I’ve fallen in love with many different communities along the way, and every one has left a mark on me.

Favourite song you cover?

“Crystal” by Fleetwood Mac.

Best song you’ve written?

I will say this: my opinion is obviously subjective, and there are probably yet-to-be-released songs of mine that are better than ones on the EP. As I grow and mature as an artist, my music does as well. But songs still being written aside, I can easily say the best one is the title track of the EP, “Demon Blues.” I wrote it with my musical collaborator, Alex Flock.

If you could collaborate with any musician/band, living or dead, who would it be and why?

Honestly, I am so stoked to be able to collaborate with Alex Flock. From the dead, I’d say Marc Bolan.

What would be your dream gig?

Part of me wants to say being a musical guest on SNL. That’s an incredible platform for up-andcoming artists. Of course, there’s playing massive stadiums, or opening for classic rock stars like Mick Jagger. Another part of me wants to say literally anywhere! I don’t play nearly as many shows as I’d like. I am hoping to get out there a lot more with the release of my EP, and the plethora of opportunities opening again for musicians.

What’s new?

I just released my debut EP, Demon Blues. We tracked at HippoSonic Studios, and it was produced by Eduardo Cristo. The music was co-written by Alex Flock, featuring JeanSe Le Doujet on bass, Nick James on drums, and Harvey Paris on keys.

What’s the best thing about performing live shows?

I’m an actor and Kandy Roar is a character, so naturally the best part of the live show is bringing Kandy to life. I love seeing the audiences’ initial reaction to the show. I spend a lot of time working on each performance to create a one-of-a-kind experience. My main objective is to get your attention, and let you float away for the duration of the show, simply forgetting about those things we find hard to let go. For me, performing music live is like a play, with the added bonus that you get to turn new people on to your music.

Where do you draw inspiration from in your music?

I draw inspiration from many things: other artists, music I love, imagery that encapsulates my perception of beauty, and humour.

What do you hope people take away from your music?

I wish for my music to help others as it has helped me, even if it's only a short distraction from the internal wars we are all fighting. Upon hearing it, you can tell it comes straight from the heart. My hope is it goes directly back into the hearts of the ones who need it the most.

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