Steeped in vintage sensibilities and powerful emotion, paired with her dreamy, delicate vocals, East Coast Music Award nominee Avery Dakin fuses old and new in her sultry, sun-kissed Pop/R&B music.
Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, Avery's soft-hearted, soulful accounts of life’s most intimate moments are both youthfully charming and reflective of an old, contemplative soul. Cushioned within lush, shimmering harmonies and bathing in soft sweetness, Avery’s music implores you to sway along to the sweet, earnest sounds of a woman in bloom.
In a review for a brand new live single of Avery's tender, reflective song "Comin' Up", Canadian Beats says: “'Comin’ Up (Live)' is a captivating exploration of the human experience, offering a poignant reflection on the universal themes of loneliness, forgiveness, and self-acceptance."
A single review in UK publication Click Roll Boom calls Avery’s vocals “enchanting with an intoxicating purity and innocence”.
This musical sensitivity and care has earned Avery a nomination for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" from the 2024 East Coast Music Awards for her debut album "Bloom", and nominations for "Best R&B Artist' and "Best Songwriter" in The Coast's Best-Of Halifax 2023 Awards.
"Bloom", a soothing, intimate meditation on growth and coming of age, is available on all streaming platforms now! Touching on themes of mental health and the search for fulfillment in life and relationships, "Bloom" uplifts the spirit with Avery's sweet vocals, dreamy harmonic variation, and a sun-kissed, tender warmth in its tone and delivery.
Avery has also been releasing a series of music video projects within the latter part of 2023, into 2024. On New Year's Eve she shared her highly anticipated Bloom Visual Album - a 5-song continuous music video telling the story of the process of self-actualization and reflection before a new year.
In November, Avery and her band released a cover of Aretha Franklin's "Day Dreaming", recorded live off the floor to tape at Fang Recording in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It captures the song’s dreamy warmth, and expresses jubilant appreciation and reverence for this beautiful and timeless song.
Avery has also just released a brand new video and live single of her song "Comin' Up", in a collaboration with No Method. This introspective, intimate recording finds Avery reflecting on her growing capacity to feel her emotions, and find a way to hold herself in self-acceptance.
More from Canadian Beats: "The evocative imagery woven throughout the song paints a vivid picture of the protagonist’s journey toward self-discovery. Lines like “This well is deeper than I ever wanted to know, I’ve gotta wade through it alone” evoke a sense of profound introspection and the daunting task of confronting one’s innermost fears and insecurities."
When Avery isn't writing music about confronting her demons, you can find her playing with her band and working as a private music teacher, composer, and arranger.
Avery Dakin's Bloom Visual Album follows Avery through her preparation for New Year's Eve - reflecting on old memories, imagining a better future, and working to free herself from the stories of the past that no longer serve her.
Touching on mental health, self-love, and the relationships that shape you, the Bloom Visual Album tells the story of hard won growth and soft-hearted personal reflection.
Creative Producer: Avery Dakin
Director: Halley Hellmich
Producer: Ben B Creelman
Director of Photography: Claire Fraser
Avery Dakin and No Method team up to release a live video and single of her tender song "Comin' Up".
The question ‘What’s comin’ up when I’m not around?’ resonates with anyone who has felt suffocated by their emotional self, and has learned to bury that self to survive. ‘Comin’ Up’ wonders if there’s something beyond that boundary that can be healing, even empowering.”
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Reuben Gilbert
Avery and her band cover Aretha Franklin's iconic "Day Dreaming" (1972), recorded live off the floor to tape at Fang Recording in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Filmed and edited by Matt LeBlanc
Produced and mixed by Ben Creelman
Additional recording by Alexander Meade
Mastering by Stephen J Paul, Moustache Mastering
Directed and edited by Avery Dakin, Matthew Schofield
Written and Performed by Avery Dakin
Produced and Mixed by Alex Meade
Mastered by Stephen J Paul, Moustache Mastering
Directed by Tim Mombourquette - Mombo Productions
Creative Direction by Avery Dakin
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Avery teams up with No Method for this tender rendition of her introspective song "Comin' Up" - click below to watch the video, and find the track on all streaming platforms now!