Artist of the Day | WHATZERNAME
ARTIST OF THE DAY
13.07.2021
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LOCATION
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
GENRE
Punk, Alternative Rock
CURRENT MEMBERS
Ashlee Standish
Clairisa Rose
Jess Gold
With the current pandemic, the state of the music and touring industry has dramatically changed. Where were you when everything was brought to a halt?
We had just released a music video for our song Vulture and had some upcoming shows and we’re in the middle of finishing recording our EP when COVID lockdown began in mid March. We were busy and it all came to a hault.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
It did. Our original intention was to release the album last summer, play around Ontario and due to the closures, we couldn’t finish recording until June. Everything got delayed. But it did get finished and released and now here we are!
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home? How are you supporting your mental health through all of this?
Well, for me (Ashlee) I was able to play some live streams and learn some new material, I was trying my best to stay positive and encourage others through this hard time. I was grateful to have extra time at home with my son although I did return to work last June. I found time in nature healing which helped a lot with my mental health and did a lot of hiking. Jess went back to school and just graduated from hair dressing school! Clairisa worked from home online and also released a solo EP during the time at home. I’d say we kept busy!
As things are reopening & restrictions are lifting have you booked any new gigs? Tours? Etc? If your region is still under restriction, how are dealing with the Covid third wave?
Things are not yet lifted for bands in our region, although we are hopeful for the fall we can perform at a venue. In the meantime we can practice, brainstorm and plan for some shows. We are just being patient and staying safe for the time being.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
Checking out all the new upcoming artists!
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Music is a wonderful way to channel your emotions, so crank it up!! Whatever you listen to! Joy, sadness, pain, anger, just turn it up and release!! Thank you for reading and checking us out! Hope to see you at a show one day soon!
If you would like to be our next ARTIST OF THE DAY please email us at:
JEN@CONCERTWORKS.CA
