Canadian folk artist Shaina Hayes has released her new single, Flourish, from her upcoming third studio album. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
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The idea for the song was inspired by Irish poet John O'Donohue's book Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom, where the concept of "flourishing" is described as "becoming the fullest, most radiant version of oneself".
Shaina released her debut album to coax a waltz in 2022, followed by 2024's Kindergarten Heart.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I’m a vegetable farmer by day.
But I also love writing songs.
Táim ag foghlaim Gaeilge ar Duolingo.
How would you describe your music?
I’d say it fits pretty snuggly into indie-folk.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Adrianne Lenker, Blake Mills, Haley Heynderickx, Julia Jacklin.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Hmm, probably a very Canadian band with my parents. Most likely Blue Rodeo. The first gig I would have attended for myself would have been Montréal’s 2007 Osheaga Festival as a teen. The line-up included Feist, Damien Rice, The Smashing Pumpkins and MIA.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Shania Twain - Come on Over.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Leith Ross - (I Can See) The Future.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Gosh, there are so many. A recent(ish) fave that comes to mind is Katie Gregson-MacLeod’s Complex. The first time I heard the chorus, it hit so hard: "But I'm wearin' his boxers, I'm bein' a good wife, We won't be together, but maybe the next life, I need him like watеr, he lives on a landslide, I cry in his bathroom, hе turns off the big light, I'm bein' a cool girl, I'm keepin' it so tight, I carry him home while my friends have a good night, I need him like water, he thinks that I'm alright, I'm not feelin' human, I think he's a good guy".
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Ooof, that would be tough. Let’s go with some uplifting Joni Mitchel. How about California?
Where can people find your music/more information?
You can find it pretty much anywhere that you stream or listen to music! My website can get you there.
Alan Corr
