The Wire Megazine Concert Blog: 2025

Award-Winning Children’s Artist and Accessibility Advocate, Heather Feather, Champions Empathy and Emotional Growth in Uplifting New Single, “Happy For You”, Announces New Album

Heather holds a PhD in Music Theory from McGill,

a Bachelor of Music from Memorial University, and is a

presenting member of RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities), discussing disability culture and inclusive practices

as an artist living with multiple sclerosis!

“Appealing to kids intelligence” - CBC Radio

Release Date: Friday, April 18 2025

New Album This Summer!

Holding a PhD in Music Theory and bringing years of teaching experience at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music, Newfoundland's Heather Feather, is redefining what children’s music can be. Crafted with intention, intelligence, and a touch of magic, her songs are composed for kids yet resonate deeply with listeners of all ages. Backed by a cast of world-class musicians including Grammy and Latin Grammy winners, Heather’s recordings are as musically rich as they are emotionally meaningful. A two-time East Coast Music Award nominee (2023, 2025) and a 2023 MusicNL nominee for Jazz Album of the Year, Heather’s music has been featured on CBC News, CBC Radio, and CKUT, and she currently serves on the Board Leadership Team of the international Children’s Music Network. Known for her warmth, creativity, and sunny stage presence, she has become a go-to performer and educator for schools, libraries, and festivals alike. An advocate for accessibility in the arts, Heather is a member of RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities), recently speaking at Folk Alliance International (2025) on disability culture and inclusive practices as an artist living with multiple sclerosis. Known for her rich musicality, Heather’s music is beloved by families and educators alike for writing developmentally appropriate, emotionally resonant songs that promote growth across cognitive, physical, social, and emotional domains. Coined as “Kindie” music (kid and indie), Heather continues to build an inclusive musical world where every child feels seen, celebrated, and empowered, creatively offering lessons and concepts that children enjoy engaging with and exploring. As she prepares to release her Summer 2025 album, “Together”, Heather will be releasing “Happy For You” - a joyful first glimpse into the upcoming project that champions friendship, empathy, and learning to celebrate the success of others - a rare and essential lesson wrapped in toe-tapping, danceable fun. “Happy For You” will be released on Friday, April 18 2025.

"Happy For You" was written by Heather and features instrumentation by Marco Vézina-Bédard (electric guitar), Charles Frommer (tenor saxophone) and Heather Feather herself on french horn. The track was produced by Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winning producer, Dean Jones, who also performed the guitar, piano, keyboard, trombone, and drums.

About "Happy For You":

Rooted in the heartfelt desire to teach children the often-overlooked art of celebrating others, “Happy For You” offers a joyful and refreshing take on friendship, empathy, and emotional maturity for children of all ages. Inspired by Heather's reflection on her son's experience growing up in a culture of participation ribbons and the concept of “everyone wins” - the song gently introduces the idea that while not everyone can come in first, there is real joy in genuinely being happy for someone else. Delightfully playful and reminiscent of the 60s pop charm of The Monkees, the song’s light-hearted groove features real instrumentation, from the bounce of the bass to the warmth of the horn section. With lyrics that champion the values of kindness, support, and shared joy, “Happy For You” fills a lengthy and overlooked gap in children’s music, becoming an anthem for congratulating others with sincerity. A powerful tool for parents teaching emotional resilience and true friendship, and a catchy tune no matter what one's age, “Happy For You” is a celebration of connection over competition.

The vibrant, animated music video for “Happy For You” bursts with colour and movement, bringing the song’s message to life through a playful and heartwarming narrative. Following a diverse group of children engaging in a variety of activities - from racing one another to painting sessions. In each scene, it becomes clear that one child stands out or “wins,” whether one finishes first, or draws the best picture - yet the true magic lies in the reactions of the others. Instead of disappointment or envy, the children display genuine joy for their friends’ successes. Uplifting, relatable, and visually engaging, the video mirrors the song’s core message: that happiness doesn’t always have to come from being the best, but can be found in celebrating others with an open heart.

Upcoming Shows:

May 25, 2025 - Storytime and Music: Jewish Public Library - Montreal, QC (FREE) register here https://jewishpubliclibrary.org/event/musical-storytime-with-heather-feather/

June 14, 2025 - Album Release Concert - St. Columba-by-the-Lake, Pointe Claire (Ticket link May 1 2025)

August 9, 2025 - Fundy Sea Shanty Festival - St. Martins, New Brunswick (Ticket link available May 1 2025)

Heather Feather is a Kindie (Kids + Indie) artist from Mount Pearl, NL and is based in Montreal, QC. She is a two time East Coast Music Award nominee (2023, 2025) in the Children’s Entertainer of the Year category, Jazz Album of the Year nominee from MusicNL, and received the Third Place Award as the People's Choice Artist of the Year (Canada) and was awarded Global Album of the Year at the 2022 Funky Kids Radio Awards. Heather holds a PhD in Music Theory from McGill University where she also served as an instructor, is a Member of the Leadership Team of the Board of Directors of The Children’s Music Network and is a speaker and representative for RAMPD, Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities. Filling a unique gap in the children's music scene, Heather Feather offers high quality instrumentation by leading musicians, including Grammy award winning artists, alongside lyrics that encourage children to think outside of the box. Heather has performed for audiences of all sizes across North America where her toe-tapping music, energetic personality, and highly interactive shows engage the whole family. Her debut album, “Songs for Growing”, (2022) has been described as “delightful songs and potent melodies” blending folk, R&B, and jazz. Her upcoming sophomore album “Together” (June 2025), produced by Grammy-award Kindie producer Dean Jones, is an upbeat mix of funk, pop, and jazz tunes on the themes of inclusion, acceptance, and belonging.

Connect with Heather Feather:

https://www.weejam.ca/heather-feather

https://www.instagram.com/heather_feather_childrensmusic/#

https://www.facebook.com/HeatherFeatherChildrensMusic

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRuGIEvYHmAbEVLkqIP_7yg

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jMBCFhL681WN0jNFnE2V5

LOWEST OF THE LOW

SHARE NEW VISUALS FOR REGGAE-TINGED SINGLE

“THE ONLY ONE I SEE”

Directed, animated and edited by Low drummer David Ray Alexander

WATCH IT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oT6cbBL70I

7TH STUDIO LP ARRIVES MAY 2

PRE-SAVE OVER YEARS AND OVERNIGHT

https://lotl.lnk.to/TheOnlyOneISee

Spring tour kicks off April 24 in Montreal
Includes a stop at Toronto’s Concert Hall on May 3

| Photo credit: Robert Ciolfi

(Toronto, ON - April 10) - Today, Canadian indie music guerillas Lowest of the Low unveil a new music video for latest single “The Only One I See”, directed, animated and edited by LOTL drummer David Ray Alexander. The ska infused track arrived last week alongside the announcement of their seventh studio album, Over Years and Overnight, out May 2 via Sonic Envy.

Watch “The Only One I See” Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oT6cbBL70I

Pre-Save Over Years and Overnight

David Ray Alexander, as a digital effects artist, wanted to see how far he could push his knowledge of the AI workflow to transform single still images into sequences for the video. “It appears to be 100 short video clips, but the source material is exclusively still photographs referenced from the public domain and the band's personal archive,” David shared. “Custom models and prompts were used to create over a thousand video sequences that were curated and edited down for the final product.”

The album’s lone foray into reggae and ska, “The Only One I See”, is a playful detour that underscores the record’s emotional core. “It’s the only one on the record that’s got a reggae/ska vibe,” says frontman and principal songwriter Ron Hawkins. “We were doing much more of that on the last record. It’s about a person saying to their partner, ‘Among the billions of people in the world, you're the only one I see.’”

“The Only One I See” Video Screenshot

A milestone for the band, Over Years and Overnight marks the first time three of its eleven songs were co-written by all members—a testament to their deepening creative synergy. The album’s title, borrowed from Charles Yu’s novel Interior Chinatown, captures the paradox of time—how success can feel both like a slow burn and an overnight explosion. “How did the band go from a decade of searching for a scene to suddenly breaking out in the early ‘90s?” Hawkins reflects. “Well… over years and overnight.”

Lowest Of the Low which comprises — David Alexander, Ron Hawkins, Lawrence Nichols, Michael McKenzie, and Greg Smith — has been selling out shows across Canada and the U.S. Their enduring impact was further cemented in 2024 with the release of the Apple TV+ documentary Subversives – The History of the Lowest of the Low.

While the band has never been one to dwell on the past, their legacy in Canadian indie rock is nothing short of iconic. Their 1991 platinum-selling debut album, Shakespeare My Butt, remains a landmark in Canadian indie music, earning a Top 10 spot on Chart Magazine’s 100 Greatest Canadian Albums of All Time on three separate occasions. The record's sharp wit, infectious hooks, and airtight harmonies propelled it to become the best-selling independent release in Canadian history at the time.

Renowned for their electrifying live performances, LOTL built a devoted following that continues to grow. Their contributions to the Canadian music landscape have been recognized with a 102.1 The Edge Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Canadian Indie Rock Hall of Fame in 2008. Their story is one of timeless musical brilliance.

Now, with all cylinders firing, Lowest of the Low are hitting the road once again, bringing Over Years and Overnight to longtime supporters and a new generation of fans. See below for a list of upcoming tour dates.