Melodic Machinations -Lyrically Speaking : Apricity

Saturday 29 July 2023

Apricity

“Warmed by the Sun”, from the Latin word apricitas is the meaning of the musician Apricity’s name and its a perfect metaphor for the sun in the Canadian winter. The Scottish born, Canadian singer Apricity, has support from talented musicians such as Derek Cox on drums, Craig Laws on guitar and keys, Shawn Johnson on lead guitar and Craig Tschirhart on bass.

Appreciating all sorts of music Apricity’s love for Rock/Alternative, 80s and 90s was inspired by music she listened to when she was growing up and has since had its own influence on the music she creates. Influenced by many different artists such as Kate Bush, Blondie, Alanis and Evanescence to name a few. Apricity finds these performers lyrically strong and relatable.

When it comes to creating music Apricity explains “ has been very lucky to work with a few amazing writers, taking the song and making it my own. Lyrically it has to fit. I need to feel it and be able to paint a story in my head with the song”.

With a strong sense of where she started and where she is now Apricity finds it inspiring to watch other musicians. To stay creative she says “as an Artist I am always looking to grow and keep my imagination and ideas flowing. Although new to live performances Apricity enjoys the connection it’s the audience. She describes live performing as “nerve wracking and a rich of adrenaline at the same time”.

Claiming social media has been a huge part of being able to engage with fans Apricity enjoys that she can “connect with people all over the world which helps with touring and releasing music”.

With live shows and a tour of Europe as future plans for Apricity she also says “as an Artist, in short term I am looking to finish my first EP.” For those keen to listen to the music of Apricity she describes it as “touching on the late 90s style into a modern day rock/pop with the essence of story telling.”