hi Our Basement,

In 2016, I met producer Kieran Adams (DIANA, Vibrant Matter) through a group of friends who frequently congregated at Toronto’s tiny but mighty gathering place and venue, the Holy Oak – RIP. Over the following year and a half, we worked away at a batch of my new songs that delve into the realms of pop and electronic minimalism. The result is my forthcoming Polarity EP – an exploration of the extremes of love and growing up.

“Strange Love” is about those moments when someone special unexpectedly enters your life, the way that new love can look and feel different than what you expected. Somewhere along the way, you come to realize that it was actually what you needed all along.

Polarity marks a significant departure from my upbringing on Toronto’s Ward’s Island – a hometown steeped in legacies of art and activism. I’ve released previous albums that include collaborations with Michael Timmins of Cowboy Junkies and my longtime mentor, cellist and singer Anne Bourne. I’ve toured as a backup singer with acts like The Weather Station and Bruce Peninsula. But I’ve always been pop music devoutee. I love its freedom and lightness, and regard it as the most perfect expression of songwriting.

Thank you for listening! Share it with a friend, if you feel so inclined, and stay tuned for more Polarity very soon.

Ivy Mairi