The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has ravaged local music scenes across the world, and while things are slowly returning, there is still so much work that needs to be done. Canadian singer-songwriter Holly Clausius is an artist that was deeply affected by the loss of live performances, and her new single “It Will Stay Right Here” is a touching tribute to those moments lost. A love song to the open mic scene that started Clausius’ career, “It Will Stay Right Here” features 10 different performers that used to occupy stages with her across the city, pre-pandemic. From the warm tones of saxophone player Evan Pang to the group harmonies, shimmering guitars, and the carrying piano melody, the daring indie-folk ballad offers community both in its subject matter and the way the song was recorded.
There is undeniable grief for venues and opportunities lost in the pandemic but also a hopefulness, reminding us that the music and the stories that were shared will never die. From heartfelt verses like “Our friends lighting up the stage, that warm, fuzzy feeling, I want it, I need it”, Holly Clausius brilliantly portrays the aching desire for shared artistic spaces that so many had lost during the age of quarantine. Keep an eye out for this budding indie songwriter as she ramps up towards the release of her debut album “Rose Garden”!
Holly Clausius is a queer artist blazing a trail of her own. Currently based in Toronto, Holly Clausius is a full time musician mixing the genres of folk, pop and rock. Her soulful songwriting emulates the ballads of Feist, the honesty of Amy Winehouse and the emotion of Billie Eilish. Holly has been chosen to perform in this year’s HoneyJam showcase- headlining the famous El Mocambo, she has placed 2nd in the Cross Canada Artists For Social Change competition- being praised and wowing Judge Tegan (from Tegan and Sara), and she’s completed the RBC Music x Launchpad Entrepreneurship all in just the first half of 2021.
She has been featured in notable publications like Toronto Guardian and Bong Mines Entertainment and radio stations like Pop Can Radio and CBC London and Toronto. Her folk driven EP “Sunflower” was released in the summer of 2020, and she will be releasing her debut LP “Rose Garden” this October. Above everything, Holly’s mission is to be a voice for the voiceless and for her music to be a safe haven for those who feel alone.
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