Canadian alt-pop artist Rebecca Lappa has released her new single, Blue Lips, ahead of the release of her EP Tales of Taurus this May. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
Making music since the age of 12 in her native home of Edmonton, Alberta, Rebecca released six albums in quick succession between 2011 and 2016 and has been nominated five times for the prestigious Canadian Folk Music Awards.
She embraces a new pop sound with Tales of a Taurus and speaking of Blue Lips, she says: "It's the story of a friend who had been in a 'friends with benefits’ relationship.
"I used the ice and snow imagery to show the lack of care from the one person and how the other is hoping it turns into something more, but deep down knows it’s not.
"One thread through the music I put out has always been about stories that were important to me. That has carried through the different genres and music that I’ve experimented with over the years. Hopefully, people will connect with them, and my music will impact them."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I am a singer songwriter from Alberta, Canada. I love cats and feel the most comfortable when I am in the presence of animals. I colour pictures in my spare time as a way to relax and unwind.
How would you describe your music?
I write alternative music with folk undertones through a pop vein. The stories are the most important part of a song to me. You will see a focus on storytelling in my songs.
Who are your musical inspirations?
My musical inspirations are Zella Day, Bishop Briggs, Maisie Peters, Charlotte Cardin, and Fletcher.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
I have been performing at singing contests, open mics and many other places since I was very young. I think my first show where I was making a guaranteed amount of money was in July 2008. I performed at the Edmonton Exhibition K-Days Kids Discovery Zone.
What was the first record you ever bought?
I have never owned any vinyl records, but the first CD I bought was Taylor Swift's first self-titled record in 2006.
What’s your favourite song right now?
My favourite song currently is Legendary by Halestorm.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"But I won't die for love but ever since I met you, you could have my heart and I would break it for you." from 1121 by Halsey.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
If I could listen to one song for the rest of my life, it would be Bloody Valentine by Machine Gun Kelly.
Where can people find your music/more information?
You can find more information about me at my website, Apple Music, Amazon music, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok.
