Steeped in vintage sensibilities and powerful emotion, paired with her dreamy, delicate vocals reminiscent of the crooners of eras past, Avery Dakin fuses old and new in her dynamic, thoughtfully crafted music.
Avery's soft-hearted, soulful accounts of life’s most intimate moments are youthful and refreshing, sometimes playful and cheeky, while still reflecting her old soul. Cushioned within lush, shimmering harmonies and longing melodies, bathing in a soft sweetness, her sultry yet earnest music implores you to sway along to the sounds of introspection, yearning, and a woman finding her voice in spite, and because of it all.
A single review in UK publication Click Roll Boom calls Avery’s vocals “enchanting with an intoxicating purity and innocence”.
This vulnerability and care has earned Avery bronze in The Coast's 2021 Best Of Halifax Awards for Best New Artist, a feature about her 2021 single Self Preservation in Halifax Presents, and the opening slot for Caribou Run at the Lighthouse Arts Centre for Halifax Jazz Fest 2021.
Now you can stream Avery's brand new debut album, Bloom, a soothing, sultry, and vulnerable meditation on growth and coming of age.
Touching on themes of mental wellness, growing up, and freeing oneself from the past in search of a happier and healthier life, Bloom uplifts the spirit with Avery's sweet, pure vocals, dreamy harmonic variation, and a sun-kissed, tender warmth in its tone and delivery.
Between performing with her 7-piece band across Nova Scotia and writing brand new music for her next project, Avery works as a composer, arranger, and private music teacher.
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
Keyboard & lead vocals: Avery Dakin
Drums: Matthew Schofield
Bass: Henri Sangalang
Guitar: Dan Stewart
Trombone: Dylan Hay
Trumpet: Joel Hughes-McKay
2105 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
Come take part in a North End Halifax celebration! Find Avery and her band outdoors next to Hopyard for summer's last hurrah.
2105 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
5576 Cornwallis St, Halifax, NS
Catch Avery's soft and sweet solo show, complete with storytelling about her new album "Bloom", at the coziest spot in town: Ramblers! Suppo...
5576 Cornwallis St, Halifax, NS
1685 Argyle St, Halifax, NS
Tevon Tynes Trio is back for the season, every Saturday at The Carleton! Avery will be warming up the crowd with a solo opening set to welco...
1685 Argyle St, Halifax, NS
Avery has been nominated for "Best R&B Artist" and "Best Songwriter" in this year's The Coast Best of Halifax Awards!