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Sam Casey’s second EP, More Songs About Weed And Toxic Relationships, is now available worldwide. Casey says that, “More Songs About Weed And Toxic Relationships is not a misleading title. I sing a lot about relationships and weed while also expressing my opinion on certain societal flaws and some of my more positive experiences from university. This EP really allowed me to introduce myself to the audience. I stopped trying to sound so pretty all the time because I don’t feel or sound pretty all the time. I definitely talked shit about some guys in addition to telling people about myself which I found extremely therapeutic. All in all, the EP is inspired by life from 2020-2022: all the breakups, the makeups, the drugs, the dancing, the crying, the anxiety and the love. ALL OF IT!”

You can check out her EP here: https://samcasey.lnk.to/moresongs

Sam Casey Announces EP Release Show

January 19, 2023

Popguru Sound & Vision, Sam Casey, The Confidence Emperors

Alt Pop, Indie Pop, Live Show, Pop

On Saturday, February 25th, Sam Casey will be celebrating the release of her EP, More Songs About Weed And Toxic Relationships, with a live show at the Rivoli in Toronto. She will be performing songs from her two EPs as well as previewing new songs that she recently co-wrote in Los Angeles and Vancouver. Her special guest for the evening will be Alex Exists.

You can buy advance tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/513274877977

Sam Casey Releases New Single And Video

January 19, 2023

Popguru Sound & Vision, Sam Casey, The Confidence Emperors

Alt Pop, Indie Pop, Pop

On January 27th, Sam Casey releases the second single and video from her forthcoming EP, More Songs About Weed And Toxic Relationships. Sam says that “I’m Fucking Sam is the real me introducing myself to the world. I can do the soft ballad, but it’s not WHO I AM. This is. I’m Fucking Sam talks about the pressures of any young adult who has recently left their safety net. It’s about dating the wrong guy, choosing the wrong friends, and learning about yourself through these negative experiences. I’m Fucking Sam illustrates the experience of being wanted/adored for what you can do for someone rather than who you really are. It also discusses the vices that we may fall back on when discovering these ugly realities for the first time. I’m Fucking Sam is a self-love anthem for those who have decided to say ‘screw it’ and let their freak flag fly. Lord knows I did and it tastes like fucking freedom.” The video is again produced by Moon Reel Media and directed by Agata Waclawska.

You can pre-order the single here: http://samcasey.lnk.to/samcaseyifs

Sam Casey Releases New Single & Video

October 27, 2022

Popguru Sound & Vision, Sam Casey, The Confidence Emperors

Alt Pop, Indie Pop, Pop, Synth Pop

On November 4th, our boutique record label imprint, The Confidence Emperors, releases Good Fight, the new single and video from Sam Casey. It’s the first single from her new EP, More Songs About Weed And Toxic Relationships. The song was written by Sam, Mike Schlosser and Laurel Clouston, and produced by Mike. The video for the single was produced by Moon Reel Media, directed by Agata Waclawska and filmed by Alex Exists.

Sam says that “Good Fight was born out of a conversation between one of my co-writers on this song, Laurel Clouston, and myself. We were simply shooting the shit in our producer’s home studio about the abundance of female musicians and the polarizing lack of females we had personally seen in positions of power/management positions, as well as the pressure to “look” like an artist rather than just be an artist. We were and are very cognizant of the vast improvements for women in the entertainment industry over the past few decades, and we spoke about certain women who have become decision-makers for themselves such as Rihanna, Maggie Rogers, and Beyoncé.”

You can pre-save or pre-order the single here: https://smarturl.it/samcaseygoodfight

John Orpheus, Sam Casey & Alex Exists Perform Live In Toronto On October 13th

October 11, 2022

Alex Exists, John Orpheus, Popguru Sound & Vision, Sam Casey, The Confidence Emperors

AfroPop, Alt Pop, Glam Pop, Indie Pop, Pop, RnB, Soul

This Thursday, October 13th, John Orpheus, Sam Casey and Alex Exists will be performing at the Garrison in Toronto. Doors are at 8:00 PM for this fabulous triple bill. Advance tickets are $15 and it’s $20 at the door.

Advance ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/415128278857

TANDM And Chloe Kay To Be Featured In the CTV Television Series Children Ruin Everything

September 22, 2022

Chloe Kay, Popguru Sound & Vision, TANDM

AltPop, Indie Pop, Pop

The October 3rd episode of Children Ruin Everything on CTV and Crave Canada will feature Earthworm by TANDM and Beautiful Lie (NICOLAAS Remix) by Chloe Kay. Thanks to music supervisor Cody Partridge and creator Kurt Smeaton for the opportunity.

Triple Bill Featuring John Orpheus, Sam Casey And Alex Exists

September 8, 2022

Alex Exists, John Orpheus, Popguru Sound & Vision, Sam Casey, The Confidence Emperors

Afro Pop, Afrobeat, Alt Pop, Hip Hop, Indie Pop, Pop, Soul

We are excited to announce that The Confidence Emperors will be presenting a triple bill at The Garrison in Toronto on October 13th featuring John Orpheus, Sam Casey and Alex Exists. John combines hip-hop swagger, Afrobeat energy and dancehall rhythms to create a sound built on big catchy hooks. His rabble-rousing live shows are filled with audience participation, chanting and impromptu dance-offs. Sam Casey’s starkly honest music demonstrates that, as an artist, she is incredibly confident in articulating her personal life experiences through songwriting. Her “goosebumps” voice will send shivers down your spine. Alex Exists is fascinated by pop culture and his music is inspired by hyper surrealism with an acid tongue planted firmly in his cheek. His musical signature is his unique sonic touches, drum heavy rhythms and classic “pop through a blender” melodies. How can this live show be anything other than a can’t miss event?!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/415128278857

The Wilderness Of Manitoba Announce Resheduled Show

September 7, 2022

Popguru Sound & Vision, The Wilderness of Manitoba

Folk Rock, Indie Pop, Singer Songwriter

Today, we announce that The Wilderness of Manitoba will be performing at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto on October 5th with special guests Robinson Kirby. It will be a night to celebrate the band’s music and their most recent album, Farewell To Cathedral. It will also be a night to remember Adam Balsam.

Here is a statement from the band: “The Wilderness of Manitoba’s upcoming show at The Horseshoe Tavern comes with mixed emotions. Just a little under a year ago, the band was preparing to unveil their new record Farewell To Cathedral live on the very same stage when they received the tragic news that their beloved friend and bandmate, drummer Adam Balsam, had passed away. To honour Adam’s memory, the band will be performing the same set list that they had planned to do before his passing which includes a number of songs from Farewell To Cathedral as well as a diverse selection of songs from The Wilderness of Manitoba’s back catalogue.”

You can buy advance tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-wilderness-of-manitoba-with-special-guests-robinson-kirby-tickets-413452957927

indie-pop

Sam Casey’s More Songs About Weed And Toxic Relationships Available Worldwide

Sam Casey Announces EP Release Show

Sam Casey Releases New Single And Video

Sam Casey Releases New Single & Video

John Orpheus, Sam Casey & Alex Exists Perform Live In Toronto On October 13th

TANDM And Chloe Kay To Be Featured In the CTV Television Series Children Ruin Everything

Triple Bill Featuring John Orpheus, Sam Casey And Alex Exists

The Wilderness Of Manitoba Announce Resheduled Show