Local music artists are hard workers in our community who often go unnoticed. They work hard to make music that means something to them and brings the community together. That friend of yours who records music in their basement? They could be the next Ariana Grande or Shawn Mendes! Who knows? It’s never too late to show some love to local artists and motivate them to keep going. Here are some of the countless benefits of supporting local singers:
Connecting your community and giving people a great conversation starter
Local music encompasses the artists’ community, which is most likely your community as well. It gives you a chance to relate to them at another level and meet new people. They most likely live near you as well, so this is an easy way to make friends! Especially great for people who find it hard to make friends!
Supporting local artists supports the community and it’s like supporting a small business!
You will probably get to meet the singer/ band and brag about meeting them when they go big. Going to their concerts not only makes you feel more connected to your community, but you’re also supporting local printers, bars or venues, and event photographers who make their money from marketing and capturing the event.
Local shows often cost less and make your city more interesting!
Who knows? You might find your new favourite song that speaks to you at a different level
For Calgarians, here are a couple you could consider supporting:
– Evan freeman: “Atmospheric indie-folk artist based in Calgary, Canada. New album Beyond the Stars released Dec 1, 2019”.
\Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0rp7bMLBl6unsfV2jqQXt0?si=FAqARboySk2yGz2gZ448Sw
– Rae spoon: “grew up in Calgary and now lives on the West Coast. A transgender artist, Rae uses the pronoun “they.” In 2019, they delved into the psyche with an album called Mental Health.”
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/507TICFblljsw2Nbk7wXbx?si=7pj6l5szQKenSFhHjp1Tqw
– 36?: This band started off in Calgary and is now gaining recognition worldwide!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LDW8l1U9CKmwfCOTXPXi9?si=1sTFHcXERVSAiKAvnJaUyw
– Celeigh Cardinal: “a Métis musician from Alberta’s Peace Country who now lives in Edmonton, makes the list for her 2019 album Songs from a Downtown Apartment.”
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HAq3UBI3pb8ok9k7dkdGR?si=2mLI_WXATIu_ZcaPl3H6aQ