“Float” arrives October 16 🌊 + a very full fall
Hello friends,
It feels like I’ve been living in one of those seasons where everything is moving at once — music, acting, writing, performing, creating — and I’m really enjoying where it’s all leading.
So I wanted to pop into your inbox with a little update from my corner of the world.
First and foremost…
“FLOAT” IS COMING OCTOBER 16! 🌊
I’m so excited to announce that “Float,” the second single from my upcoming album, Wildflower, will be released October 16 on all digital platforms including Spotify.
After releasing “Gypsy Heart” this summer and celebrating it with such a beautiful release show at The Pilot, it feels wonderful to share the next piece of this record.
“Float” has a special place in my heart. It’s about loosening your grip a little — trusting where life is taking you instead of trying to control every turn. I needed to write that reminder for myself as much as anyone else.
We shot the video right here in my neighbourhood, at the beach just down the street from my home, with beautiful Lake Ontario stretching out behind me. I can’t wait for you to see it.
THE ALBUM IS GETTING CLOSER…
Behind the scenes, producer Mitch Girio and I have been deep in the making of Wildflower.
There are drums being edited, bass and guitars being tracked, vocals and harmonies taking shape, mixes beginning — and lots of conversations about which songs ultimately belong together on this record.
I’ve written a lot of music for this project, and right now I’m looking at both a tighter 10-song version and a larger 12 song version of the album. I’m less interested in putting songs on a record simply because they’re finished and more interested in making an album that feels complete from beginning to end.
And I’m incredibly proud of where it’s heading.
NEXT STOP: FOLK CANADA 🎶
In October I’ll also be heading to Hamilton for the Folk Canada conference, where I’ll be performing, connecting with other artists and industry folks, and sharing some of this new music.
Getting the opportunity to bring these songs into new rooms is one of my favourite parts of what I do. There’s something very different about playing a song for people for the first time and feeling it find its way to them.
AND THEN THERE’S HOPE… 🎬
My short film Hope continues to move forward toward our November 23rd shoot.
Our incredible team includes director Joel Stewart, cinematographer Alysha Galbreath and editor Paul Hart, and we’ll be filming at Toronto’s Black Swan Tavern.
I’ll also be performing an original song, “Afraid of Heights,” in the short film.
After spending so many years with music and acting as separate parts of my creative life, there’s something incredibly satisfying about finally creating a project where those worlds get to collide.
Our Indiegogo campaign will be launching soon, giving you a chance to become part of bringing this film to the screen.
There will be some really fun perks and opportunities to get involved — including ways to actually become part of the production — and I’ll be sharing all the details very soon.
Independent film really does take a village, and I’m excited to invite you into ours.
Stay tuned…
A LITTLE LIFE IN BETWEEN…
There have been shows, songwriting sessions, new headshots, new photos with Jen Squires, teaching, rehearsals, long studio days, trips to the log cabin, auditions and time with the people I love — and, of course, plenty of Audrey.
Some days I look at everything on the calendar and wonder how it’s all going to fit.
And then I remember: this is what I wanted.
I wanted a life filled with songs and stories. I wanted to make records. I wanted to act. I wanted to write films. I wanted to collaborate with talented people and keep putting things into the world that feel like me.
So I’m letting myself enjoy it.
Thank you for continuing to listen, come to shows, share the music, send messages and follow along. Having you on the other side of these songs means more than you probably know.
Hugs and mushy stuff,
Melanie ❤️
