Nothing to Hide Electronic Press Kit
PRESS PHOTOS
DISCOGRAPHY
Nothing to Hide - Single – 2022
Produced by Brendan Lyons and Daniel Belland, Mixed by Robbie Townsend, Mastered by Andrew Downton at Railtown Mastering in Vancouver, British Columbia
Won’t Go Away - Single – 2021
Produced by Brendan Lyons, Mixed & Mastered by Mark Troyer at Evergreen Sound in Calgary, Alberta
Heart in Many Places - EP – 2016
Produced by Stew Kirkwood at Sound Extractor Studios in Edmonton, Alberta
Photo by Bailey Sutton; Artwork Design by Renee Wood
PRESS RELEASE
‘Nothing to Hide’ (to be released August 29th, 2022) merges folk and contemporary pop worlds through its lyric-driven melodies and quiet intensity. The song is at once meditative, pensive, and catchy. Harmonies melt over melodic synth riffs, and the song delivers the message that we must cultivate the courage to shed the layers of who we think we should be in order to find the freedom to be who we truly are.
'Nothing to Hide' showcases a new contemporary sound and follows Of Candor's 2021 single 'Won't Go Away' and debut EP 'Heart in Many Places' (2016).
Music Video - COMING SOON!
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
•Opener for wiL - Station on Jasper, Edmonton, April 2022
•SubStage Sessions – Performer, University of Alberta, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017
•Stony Plain Summer Sessions - Performer, Stony Plain, August 2021
•Skirts Afire Festival - Performer, Edmonton, March 2021
• Arts Publicity Livestream - Featured Artist, Online, July 2020
• Kaleido Family Arts Festival – Mainstage Performer, Edmonton, September 2019
• Gravity Café Songwriter’s Circle – Performer, July 2019
• MakeMusic Festival – Performer, Edmonton, June 2019 & 2018
• Willows Music Festival – Performer, New Norway, July 2018
• Heart of the City Festival – Mainstage Performer, June 2018
• Silver Skate Festival – Performer, February 2018
• Nominee, People’s Choice Award – Edmonton Music Awards, 2017
Photo by Bailey Sutton Videography
ABOUT THE ARTIST/BIO
Of Candor is an Edmonton based folk/pop artist whose music has earned her an Edmonton Music Awards nomination and a main stage slot at Kaleido Family Arts Festival (2019). Her music is influenced by the songwriting and sounds of other folk and pop artists Luca Fogale, Donovan Woods, and Phoebe Bridgers. With captivating melodies and dreamy textures, Of Candor’s music is introspective and catchy. The lyrics of her songs accessibly capture an inner dialogue shaped by themes of discovery, self-doubt, and growth. It is through these feelings of darkness that we can begin to bring in our own light.
Growing up an introvert and the youngest of five children, she could often be found quietly writing in her bedroom – be it music, fictional stories, or in her journal. She continues to explore art and expression of the human experience through her music. To date, Of Candor has shared the stage with such talented acts as Scenic Route to Alaska, Sister Ray, Kenzie Jane, and Josh Sahunta in venues and festivals in Alberta. She has also been featured on local TV through Shaw TV's, "Edmonton Unplugged".
PRESS AND TESTIMONIALS
"Brooke's first EP, produced and mastered by Stew Kirkwood at Sound Extractor, has successfully become a catchy, and accessible album. Woods and her band have mixed two worlds to create pop songs sure to get stuck in your head and have you singing."
- Beatroute Alberta
“Brooke is a talented singer and songwriter who captivates her audiences with her authenticity, gentle delivery, angelic voice, and well written songs.”
- Rhea March, Radio Host,
“It Takes a Village” on CJSR 88.5 FM