Basia Lyjak

Basia Lyjak is just another example of the great female rock talent we have in Canada. If you’re into powerhouse vocals and catchy, edgy tunes, then keep reading.

Having already been recognized by some of the most notable entertainment media outlets, as well as having been nominated for a Toronto Independent Music Award this past summer, Basia is truly making her mark on the indie music scene and abroad.

With several hit-worthy anthems to her name, Basia is well on her way to taking her music global. But before she does that, we are going to introduce her to you here at theMOVEMENTZ.

Has music always been a part of your life? How did your involvement with the music industry begin?

Thank you so much for taking the time to help promote indie artists, it is greatly appreciated! Music has always been a part of my life; I started singing at age four and realized that it was a definite part of me something I would do for the rest of my life. For me music is like therapy, I have told every boyfriend I’ve had that music is my first love and will always come first.

Through the years the need to be a singer has changed, I realized that I loved writing lyrics and started to hone in on my writing abilities. I learned about the industry by surrounding myself with people who were older and wiser and living it, and by observing at such a young age I was able to take in the business side of the music industry. I have been fortunate being surrounded by people who introduced me to that part of being a musician. I love every aspect of this business and it’s been an interesting ride!


You released an album in 2007 (Writings on the Wall), and your single "Don't Talk" was nominated for a TIMA this year. What types of themes/ ideas did you work with to create the first album, or in your songwriting in general?

I try to write about things that people can relate to. I love hearing from fans who tell me that one of my tunes has inspired them or helped them get through a situation. The gift of music is so precious, and to be given a voice that is heard by the universe is a beautiful thing. I just keep it real and let the story speak for itself.


Are you working on a new album/ can we expect a new one in the near future?

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Elephant

Elephant, one of Toronto’s up and coming indie rock bands, recently released their debut album nationwide. The Violet Hour is spreading gossip faster than a breakup on Facebook. This band calls your attention. CHECK IT OUT!

Buzzing with ambient softness, pulsating a vein checking rhythm while trapping attention like good drama best describes Elephant, one of Toronto’s great indie rock bands, whose debut album, The Violet Hour, makes patient listeners happy they played it from start to finish.

Released in stores nationwide this past July, The Violet Hour demonstrates the young, two-year old band’s dedication to music as a whole. Each multi-layered song on the 14-track album is crafted with edging focus and ambient tone, which creates a sense of cohesive flow throughout the record.

“We wanted it to be a full record that you could listen to as a whole, so we tried to do a lot things to link the album together,” vocalist Matthew MacInnis told Myles LaCavera of Fazer magazine. One technique was to emulate a music box using keys and delays.

Popular songs like “Colour Your Frailty,” “Space and Time,” and “Afraid to Die” exhibit this ambient continuity with minor chord progressions and emotional lyricism. This style calls on comparisons to Radiohead and Sigur Ros, but there is always room for difference within style. Perhaps Elephant’s writing habits contribute to their uniqueness.


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