Asked to describe her activities in short, Toronto-based Deanna Petcoff replies: ‘writing happy songs about sad things’. Her second single is a good example.

“My new single Stress is about frustration, loss of hope and acceptance of a situation that will never be fixed. The unbearable weight of not feeling good enough for the person you want; thinking they might want you back but can’t follow through with their flirtatious actions is a common feeling. I wanted to encapsulate the frustration that accompanies this.”

Meanwhile, however, she has the confidence and self-worth to remain open and optimistic to interpersonal exchange. Long story short: Deanna Petcoff is serious fun.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.