Five Minutes With: Calgary Pop Artist and Music Producer Terez

Terez is a fiercely creative artist whose talent knows no boundaries. The Métis singer-songwriter is also a creative director, women’s rights and LGBTQIA+ advocate, and ranks among the 2.1% of female music producers in the industry today. With nearly a lifetime of songwriting and performances under her belt, Terez has performed alongside Keith Urban, opened for Canadian artist Ria Mae, and was slated to perform alongside breakout Canadian artist RALPH in the spring of 2020. She has been commissioned to write songs for dozens of artists around the world, creative direct music videos and artist’s brands in Toronto and Calgary, and much more. With her ability to write and perform most genres of music, Terez’s own unique musical style blends pop and R&B with a punk edge and are complemented by her deep and meaningful lyrics and velvety yet powerful vocal tone.

Terez

Name:

Terez

Genre:

Pop with a dash of Punk and a touch of R&B

Founded:

1996

# of Albums:

2

Latest Album:

Chaos Era

Latest Single:

Ruin My Life

Latest Video:

Favourite musician growing up:

Avril Lavigne

Favourite musician now:

UPSAHL

Guilty pleasure song:

Glowin’ Up from the My Little Pony Soundtrack

Live show ritual:

Taking a shot of olive oil to get my voice prepped

Favourite local musician:

Justine Tyrell

EP or LP?

EP

Early bird or night owl?

Night Owl

Road or studio?

Studio

Where can we follow you?

Instagram | Tiktok | YouTube

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Rapid Fire Calgary Questions:

What is your favourite local restaurant in Calgary?

Cleaver on 17th, their cocktail list is endless, and their food is seriously something special.

What is your favourite street in Calgary and why?

I know it’s cliché, but I love the vibrance and energy of 17 th Ave. I like the freedom to bounce around, from lively restaurants to low-key speakeasies and everything in between.

What is your favourite park in Calgary and why?

I grew up near Griffith Woods and got lost in those woods too many times to count. I like that you can follow the paths or go off and create your own little spot.

What is your favourite music venue in Calgary?

I went to the Blue Jay Sessions for the first time a few weeks ago and really appreciated the style, staff, and the incredible talent they attract. It’s intimate in such a beautifully inviting way.

What is your favourite music store in Calgary?

Guitarworks is one of my favourites. I got a sweet 1960s Silvertone by Dan Electro from them a few years ago that is full of character and is one of my favourite of my guitar children.

 

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