Raquel Aurilia
“I know this has been a time of uncertainty for everyone, but the silver lining is that it has forced everyone to slow down and given them that time that they might not have had in the past. I think now more than ever we should really take this time to reflect and focus on the things we really want in our lives. As an artist, I have had to get creative and find new ways to record from home, which I’ve done and have learned quite a bit! Such a great feeling of accomplishment.
So remember to do whatever it is you need to do to keep your mind busy and “find a way” to get things done if it’s really something that’s important to you! Sending hugs to everyone!”
Raquel Aurilia has followed her passion of songwriting and performing with incredible highlights including touring 25 cities while opening for John Waite. In addition to touring with John Waite, Aurilia has performed openings for blues icon B.B. King, The Gin Blossoms, Eddie Money, Pat Benatar, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Lisa Loeb, and Riders in the Sky.
Aurilia’s songwriting journey has taken her through some incredible experiences and noteworthy accolades. Beginning with her debut record, Finding My Way, Aurilia then scored a hit single, Feels Like, that cracked the ultra-competitive R&R Top 30 AC, and Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary charts landing at #28.
More recently in 2017, Aurilia was honoured as a Hollywood Music in Media Award nominee for singer-songwriter. Raquel has had a strong connection with her music and television media. Her music has been featured on MTV’s hit TV shows “The Hills,” “The City” and “Taking the Stage.”
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RoadWolves
The savage reputation of the wolf is reflected in the members of the RoadWolves. The elusive, phantasmal, pack predators pack a punch with every performance, tearing apart your senses with honed efficiency.
RoadWolves are a 5-piece professional rock n' roll band from Stratford, ON who have performed with notable acts including The Cult, The Headstones, The Glorious Sons, Pop Evil, The Watchmen, Silverstein, Honeymoon Suite, Tracii Guns (LA Guns), ex- Guns N Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, Riot, Michale Graves (The Misfits), Uli Jon Roth (The Scorpions), and many more over the past half decade.
In October of 2019 RoadWolves signed a major licencing agreement with NASCAR for the non-exclusive use of their song "Rebel Chevelle" to be used over the next 3 racing seasons. "Jaded Man" and "Rebel Chevelle" have both received commercial radio airplay in Canada.
Pedro Casas
Pedro Casas is an emerging independent singer-songwriter who writes, arranges and produces his own music. With his authentic approach to art, Pedro’s songs communicate powerful emotions in a subtle and calm way, eliciting a sense of connection with his lived experience. His work ranges from classic acoustic backdrops to more experimental approaches to sound design.
“Sometimes in life we feel overwhelmed when our problems seem as tall as mountains. When I feel like that, I remind myself to live in the moment and let the emotions lead the way. That’s why I have a Nabla tattooed on my right forearm: to remind me every day to live for
today.”
For those who don't know, Nabla ∇ represents a gradient, which in Computer Science is the part of an equation that indicates the direction one step at a time.
If you want to have a taste of Pedro Casas, mark your calendar for the launch of his single Truth on May 22.
Listen to one of his songs at: https://www.facebook.com/mrpedrocasas/videos/309753753139688/
Revine
"We are all going through a global health crisis. It may not be easy, but let's respect the protective gestures: let's stay at home, wear masks, protect our loved ones - especially our most vulnerable grandparents. Let's keep hope!"
Fabricio Galetto
Argentinian singer, Fabricio Galetto, began his musical career at Church and progressed into creating Pop/Gospel music. He released his first solo album, Now, in 2015 and kept going with Alter Ego, V.I.P., and most recently, Tonight. His music can be found on YouTube or Spotifty.
How to stay positive and creative during these times
As an artist, I think this period is an opportunity to be in a creative zone. We need to take care of things that we can control, and we can still make music, come up with ideas, and enjoy this phase. I have set up a lot of social distance online sessions with songwriters that I work with in other cities. I am happy that we have been forced to work this way, because it shows that it’s absolutely possible, and can be VERY productive. Sure, I love being with my other creatives in person - but this shows that we can figure this out and still move forward. I am fortunate that I am also a producer so I can truly do 100% of a project myself - so this “staying at home” thing is fine for me. But even if you need others - reach out to them. Share files, share ideas. I think there will be an explosion of AMAZING songs that comes out of all of this by many artists. We can do this!
Be sure to check out Alex Angelo’s new single Mirror on Spotify.