TE$KEY is a Canadian pop/alternative artist on the rise, known for melodic, emotionally driven songs like “Without You”, “Growing Pains”, “When I’m falling” and many others. TE$KEY has done many colabs with local Canadian artists such as Kam Prada, KAYAM and many others, live shows, and a headline show in Edmonton at the beginning of this year. With a growing fanbase and a constant evolving sound, TE$KEY is slowly becoming one of the standout new voices in modern pop.
Name:
TE$KEY
Genre:
Pop/alternative
Founded:
2019
# of Albums:
2
Latest Album:
“AFTER PARTY”
Latest Single:
“Growing Pains”
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
So many good ones to choose from, but some that really stuck with me were Paramore, Lil Peep, Xxxtentacion, Juice WRLD
Favourite musician now:
Hard to pick just one, so as of right now it’s probably MGK, Ekkstacy, The Kid LAROI, and iann Dior
Guilty pleasure song:
My guilty pleasure song right now is probably “No Broke Boys” by Disco Lines
Live show ritual:
I like to be surrounded by my close friends and girlfriend prior to going on stage, I like to have a quiet space where I can prepare and zone in, I also like to have a tea before every show to ease my nerves and relax my voice
Favourite local musician:
This is a very hard question because there are so many amazing local artists in Calgary and central Alberta, but a couple of my personal favourites are my friend/mentor Kam Prada, my close friend Amethyst, and my amazing artist friends from Camp Studio!
EP or LP?
I prefer EP’s because I find you can get the same feel as an album but in a much smaller scale, which is easier to push out to a broad audience, with albums they can get very expensive and time-consuming, especially when you have a specific story/image you’re going for for that particular project. I find I can make multiple EP’s in the same time I would spend to make one full length album, so I definitely prefer the smaller projects personally.
Early bird or night owl?
Most definitely a night owl! The nighttime is where I come alive, and the creative parts of me shine the most. Especially working a full-time job that takes up my days, the nighttime is when I’m able to create and be in my zone.
Road or studio?
Right now, I prefer the studio while I’m still finding new sounds and perfecting my craft, but I would absolutely love to tour and be on the road. My biggest goal for the new year is to do a ton of shows and push for a tour eventually!
Any shows or albums coming up?
Right now, I don’t have any shows in the works, but I just released a brand new single called “Growing Pains,” which is a deep dive into my struggles growing up and what it’s like now that I’m older, which I find is very relatable to many people.
Where can we follow you?
You can follow me on all social media platforms here!
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
The Big Cheese Poutinery
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Definitely 17th Ave, the nightlife is always so fun!
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
I really enjoy Bowness Park, the scenery and nice trails always make for a good, relaxing walk
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
I personally love The Palace, I’ve seen many shows there, and it’s always such a fun place to be!
What is your favourite music store in your city?
I really enjoy going to Hot Wax Records to pick up new vinyls and expand my physical music collection!
