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THE PERMANENT RAIN PRESS INTERVIEW WITH ANDERS

Early in his career, anders was part music, part mystery. Branding obscured his face. Social media presence? Sparse. The Mississauga-born artist was already turning heads with his clean, cavernous RnB before 2018′s “Love No More” – a certified-platinum collaboration with Loud Luxury.

We had the opportunity to chat with the two-time Juno nominee and Warner Music Canada’s latest signee about his new single “Come with Me” (Joe Stone Remix), and the current Canadian music landscape.

“Come with Me” (Joe Stone Remix) is a new version of the original smooth, RnB-pop hybrid with an all-too-relatable summer narrative. How did this song and remix come together?

This song came together when I was traveling a couple years ago in Europe. I was doing a couple shows out there and had my girlfriend come meet me in one of the cities. We had a nice little trip together, which ultimately helped me make this song.

You grew up in Mississauga, Ontario, raised by a single mother of Vietnamese heritage. In what ways did your upbringing influence your sound?

I think my upbringing helped influence my sound in a way where my friends and I would share music around and help put each other on different vibes. There were also a couple greats coming out of my area at the time as well.

You are a father yourself; has this changed how you approach certain topics in your music?

Being a father is definitely something that has changed how I approach certain topics in my music. I want my kids to listen to my music as they grow up and have them relate to certain things that I sing about. Going forward they might even hear songs that talk about them and their lives as well.

Did you ever face any challenges as a POC in the industry, and if so, how were you able to overcome them and find your voice as an artist?

There were definitely some challenges coming up as an Asian artist in the Toronto music scene, as there would be for any person of colour. I feel like I was able to overcome them with the support of my friends, family and fans throughout the city, mostly by giving me the confidence and willingness to be myself and not let certain negativity get the best of me. With the support of all my fans, I was able to find my voice as an artist and continue to pursue my dream of music.

Have you noticed a shift in the Canadian music landscape since you started out, in terms of sound or diversity?

Over the years I have definitely noticed a shift in the Canadian music landscape, mostly in terms of the diversity. I think in terms of the sound, specifically in rap within Toronto, there is a standard “Toronto” sound that will kind of always be present in the scene here. The diversity within Canadian music has grown since I’ve started and it’s nice to see a lot of different cultures and sounds coming out of Canada these days. Hopefully we can continue to bring light to the Canadian talent in music.

You recently wrapped a 10-date tour across Canada, including a sold-out show at The Opera House in Toronto. How was it, interacting with and performing in front of fans new and old?

The tour was awesome. It was my first tour ever and being able to perform again after Covid was a perfect way to get the summer going. It was great seeing fans from all over the country come out and support.

What is up next for you?

Right now, I’m working on new music and raising my newborn daughter Love Ly.

Who are some artists/songs on your current playlist?

Some artists/songs on my current playlist are “Out of Time” by The Weeknd, “All Mine” by Brent Faiyaz, “Massive” by Drake and “Very Alone” by Zaia. Just to name a few.

Our signature question—if you could be any ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?

I think if I were to be any ice cream flavor I would be the Ben & Jerry’s Netflix & Chilll’d flavour because it's complex.

Photo credit to: Tiger Saysavanh

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