While In The City’s first two singles were celebratory and uplifting, Every Single Day explores the stillness and grief found in life after loss. Reflective and poignant, mature and dynamic, Every Single Day heralds the next stage in the autonomous young duo’s rapid evolution as songwriters with exceptional chemistry and a unique approach. They found that groove when they found each other some four years ago.
Singer-songwriter and documentary story producer Jane was with a non-profit that empowered kids through music. Composer Wientzek worked in the studio where they were recording. Their backgrounds were diverse — she grew up twirling in a backyard skating rink as Joni Mitchell, the Rankin Family, Fleetwood Mac and Shania Twain blasted from outdoor speakers housed in Tupperware to thwart squirrels; he absorbed the sounds of everyone from Bon Jovi and Limp Bizkit to Radiohead and even Backstreet Boys (“I really enjoyed the production and the harmonies,” he swears). Ultimately, their differences proved to be great strengths.
In this interview spotlight, I chat with In The City about the latest music, technology, challenges and more.
Full Q&A along with links and music below.
Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.)
We’re from Toronto, Canada. We create pop-folk music that story driven and cinematic.
What led you down this path of music and what motivates you to keep going?
Music has been a life long passion for both of us that started at an early age. We started writing together when we met at a studio in Toronto. After realizing that we had a musical chemistry we decided to form a band. The writing process can be so mysterious, addicting, elusive, frustrating, thrilling and magical … and that’s what keeps me coming back!
How is this new release different than previous ones? Were you trying to accomplish anything specific?
“Every Single Day” is about the quiet emptiness that envelopes your home when someone you love is no longer there. Following the passing of Ashley’s mom from cancer, we rewrote some of the lyrics to better reflect her father’s perspective – what it’s like to live alone in the house you shared with your life partner.
Name one or two challenges you face as an indie musician in this oversaturated, digital music age? How has technology helped you (since we know it does help)?
Streaming has meant that music has never been more accessible which is great if you want to reach as many listeners as possible. However less people buy music which means less money for artists! It’s a double edged sword.
What was the last song you listened to?
Truth Hurts by Lizzo
How about this one…. Do you prefer Spotify? Apple Music? Bandcamp? Or something else? Why?
Spotify! In our opinion their platform is the most user friendly and their playlists are great!
Where is the best place to connect with you online and discover more music?
Anything else before we sign off?
Thanks for listening 🙂
