Ruby Waters is a Toronto-based artist with both indigenous (Métis) and Slovakian roots. With musically gifted parents, she playfully developed a love for music, and an undeniable talent for quality songwriting.

Now only 23 years old, she is a seasoned busker already. She travelled through Canada and the United States, supported by the money she earned playing on the streets. No need to explain this provided her with a rich experience, which she shares via her always pure and honest lyrics.

Waters didn’t start releasing her music until 2018 though. A year later, her early singles were compiled on her first mini-album Almost Naked. This was followed by a second mini-album, If It Comes Down To It, in 2020.

Blow is the singer-songwriter’s first, all-new track of 2021. Another fine example of her raw sound, it’s based around lingering but powerful drums, and a simple piano melody. On top of that, as always, we’re treated with Waters’ strong lyricism. Somehow, it made me think of Neneh Cherry, which is never a bad thing.

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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.