Marlaena Moore is a singer-songwriter celebrated for her authenticity and distinctive sound, captivating audiences with her heartfelt honesty and fearless embrace of life’s absurdities.
Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta, and now rooted in Montreal, Moore has risen as one of Canada’s most compelling voices. Her commanding yet warmly engaging stage presence complements a songwriting style that is masterfully crafted and emotionally raw—sometimes disarmingly. Consequence of Sound lauded her “powerful vocal range and sturdy songs,” noting that “her music did more than charm.” She has shared the stage with celebrated artists like Angel Olsen, US Girls, and Jennifer Castle.
Moore’s latest album revolves around the theme of openness: embracing life, music, and a broader perspective on the world. One standout track, “I Love Everything,” begins with the optimistic line, “You can do anything, you can go anywhere.” Yet, these affirmations emerged from a time of profound personal paradox. Reflecting on the album’s creation, Moore reveals, “The record was written when I was equally the saddest and happiest I have ever been in my life,” grappling with the contradictory belief that “both nothing and everything is possible.” Instead of succumbing to stagnation, she transformed this tension into an engaging collection of assured pop-rock gems.
The album, produced by multi-instrumentalist Scott Munro—whom Moore describes as “the lifeblood of this record”—glows with the influence of synthesizers, drum machines, and a newfound love for the sounds of ’90s icons like Portishead and Björk. Additionally, the lush, intricate production draws inspiration from the meticulous soundscapes of Tango in the Night-era Fleetwood Mac, resulting in a sonic experience that is both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.
Name:
Marlaena Moore
Genre:
Indie Rock
# of Albums:
4
Latest Album:
Because You Love Everything
Latest Single:
Running on Empty
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Sarah McLachlan
Favourite musician now:
Kim Deal
Guilty pleasure song:
Smooth by Santana
Live show ritual:
Try not to freak out
Favourite local musician:
Sasha Cay
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Early Bird
Road or studio?
Road forever
Any shows or albums coming up?
My latest album Beacause You Love Everything is out now.
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
New Canada Hot Dog
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Saint Hubert because it’s a beautiful/haunted outdoor mall
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Parc Molson because its right outside my house
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
La Sala Rossa
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Death of Vinyl
