Slowcity.ca Open Mic: Justin Rutledge, Bella White, Duke & Goldie, Andrina Turenne, Begonia, quinnie, and Logan Staats

By Will McGuirk

“Most songs are trouble, they really do a number on me, but this one was kind. Songs rarely arrive this gently, although I wish they did.” - Justin Rutledge

“. . . bringing it to life by turning a valley into a peak felt deeply cathartic. It’s a heartbreaker that I hope will at least get you moving.” - Bella White

“I love going out and losing myself, but I’ve also learned as I’ve grown that I can’t do it all the time and sometimes my anxiety takes over and I just shut down. So basically I wrote this being like…’I can’t be the only one, right?’.” - Begonia

“I think the video is a perfect visual depiction of that chapter of my life and the feeling of being in that hotel room alone writing the song.” - Logan Staats

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Slowcity.ca Open Mic: Altin Gün, Marcus Lowry, Jean-Michel Blais, Hayden, Begonia, quinnie, Harrison, and Winona Forever

By Will McGuirk

“We sympathize with people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. All revenues we receive by streaming Güzelliğin On Para Etmez via YouTube will be transferred to the international Red Cross in order to help supporting the Red Crescent team in the region.” - Altin Gün

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“I don’t really believe in marriage and I’m not even really an Elvis fan but I do believe love can make you do some strange things and that’s what this song is all about.” - Begonia

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Slowcity.ca Open Mic: Andy Shauf, Jerry Leger, quinnie, Emi Jeen, Jean-Michel Blais, Logan Staats, Shane Ghostkeeper, and Doug Paisley

By Will McGuirk

"Christmas Without You is a song about missing a loved one during the holidays, which I think most of us can relate to. I know this time of year brings back many joyful but bittersweet memories. For me, I find these kinds of songs comforting." - Jerry Leger

“I wrote this about the holiday season, watching yourself and your family get older, being present, and savoring the rare moments when everyone gets to be in the same room once a year.” - quinne

"It took me 2 years to finish this song and I am thrilled to finally share it with the world. I’m a huge fan of the Holidays and I hope this song brings joy during the celebration!" - Emi Jeen

“The lyrics to this song are quite literal. There are no hidden metaphors, it’s cut and dry. They capture a moment that I carry with me to this day.” - Logan Staats

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Slowcity.ca Open Mic: Aysanabee, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Louise Burns, The Weber Brothers, Lily Monaghan, Billy Strings, quinnie, Moonshine Collective, Great American Ghost,

By Will McGuirk

“It’s a perfect pop song, and exemplifies what Depeche Mode do best – incredible production and instrumentation that only enhances what was already a great song. We went with a more slowed down, elegant Bryan Ferry-esque treatment.” - Louise Burns

“As long as I can remember, I wanted to make a record with my dad. I’ve been burning up and down the highways the last 12 years, and as time slips away, you start thinking, ‘I need to make time.’ - Billy Strings

“this song is about how i used to be scared of falling in love because i enjoy longing for things and people. found out you’ll know u really love somebody if loving them feels even better than wanting them.” - quinnie

“The song isn't as literal as the video implies - the things that we go through as people can be harder than you could ever imagine and going through them alone can be truly torturous." - Ethan Harrison, Great American Ghost

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