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“Neo-Soul from the Heartland”
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Beneath the painted hues and infinite prairie skies of Saskatoon -- a city in the heart of Canada -- lies a soulful, creative spirit that proves there’s much more to the so-called ‘fly-over states’ than grassland and grain silos. Katie Tupper, a 23-year old neo-soul musician, embodies that spirit and is determined to show there’s an entire world of boundary-pushing, genre-defying artists at work within the often overlooked region.
Today, Tupper unveiled her “fantastic” and “beautiful” debut single “Live Inside” with Zane Lowe, Apple Music’s global creative director and host.
“Live Inside” is a romantic, downtempo track she co-produced with Connor Seidel (Charlotte Cardin, Matt Holubowski). On “Live Inside,” Tupper ruminates on notions of identity and what it means to let someone change your appearance, to surrender into your relationship and allow your partner to become a piece of who you look like everyday. The song is a reflection on a real experience where Tupper’s partner allowed her to shave their head on a whim, a concept that informed the playful new music video directed by Mashie Alam.
Now that I live inside, I think I can be your way of life
Now that I live inside, I think I can have some peace of mind
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Tupper began honing her music from a young age, turning early piano lessons into a tool for writing lyrics and melodies. Then, at just 14, she toured the U.S. with a marching band, lugging a massive bass drum around in parades. At 18 she became involved in the local Saskatoon music community joining a loose collection of musicians known as the Soulmate Collective. The group went on to release a series of singles and an album for the UK-based jazz and R&B record label DeepMatter.
Tupper’s debut EP, set for release in 2022 on Arts & Crafts, is a bright and moving mix of indie, alternative R&B, and neo-soul that will have no trouble breaking hearts or soundtracking your new love.
