Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton

The Maclab should be a very interesting setting for such a powerful singer, however “quiet” she may be.

From the Citadel website:

Over the last four years Emily Haines has captured audiences all over the world with her dynamic and energetic performance as front woman for Canada’s own Metric. Her bands rise to fame through writing, recording and touring but on the side, matters in Emily’s own life have encouraged her to find another outlet to release her creativity.

It took Emily four years to complete her new solo album entitled Knives Don’t Have Your Back released on Last Gang Records. It was recorded in Los Angeles, Montreal, Toronto and New York and is an intimate and subtle collection of mellow, piano-driven tunes complemented by soft string and horn arrangements. She has been plotting this for years. “When I was a little kid,” she said in a statement, “I would creep downstairs to the piano and write rudimentary songs about imaginary places. I’m told the first song I ever wrote was a love song to a cranberry tree. I always used the mute pedal. I hated the idea of anybody hearing me.” This is definitely a distinct contrast from Metric’s bold, danceable sound but Emily is an artist that defies labeling. She is touring with the help of drummer Scott Minor from Sparklehorse and bassist Paul Dillon.

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