Singles Spotlight:
Justine Giles – “Past Life”

Hello reader,

How are you today?

Today, we’re excited to introduce another singer-songwriter who is making some great music in Canada: Justine Giles.

Originally from Sudbury, Ontario, Giles has since established a name for herself within the nation’s music scenes. According to a recent press release for Giles, “Once in Calgary, she quickly established her local reputation through performances at many of the city’s prominent venues and partnerships with the National Music Centre to create youth-oriented programs. These efforts earned Justine recognition from Calgary’s long-running White Hat Awards as an ‘Exceptional Rising Leader.’ Giles was named the Northern Ontario regional winner of CBC’s annual Searchlight competition. Moving to Toronto, she participated in Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) program, while performing often in the city, and being invited to appear on CTV’s The Marilyn Denis Show.”

Giles released her debut album, Shine (2014), followed by a recent release, Another Chance EP (2024).

And recently, Giles released a gorgeous new single that we’re stoked to share with you. I was hooked and eager to share it after just one listen. I love the song’s construction and its relative simplicity in instrumentation: acoustic guitar, piano, and vocals. But don’t let that fool you into thinking this is a bland song; it is not! It’s an anthem.

From how the acoustic guitar drops in at the start of the song, and the piano notes, which range from lighter to heavier, crash down as the melody shifts fantastically. Giles’s defiant, impassioned vocals and lyrics are also showcased throughout the song. We’re looking forward to more singles and, hopefully, an album from her in due time!

Via a press release for the song, Giles states, “One minute it’s vulnerable, intimate and raw, the next it’s large, loud, and strong. It pulls you in and then it spits you back out again—such is life. I guess some things just can’t be explained, but also, two things can be true at the same time. I’ve always been a believer in soul connections and learning important lessons through these relationships.”

The awesome video for the song, “Past Life” from Justine Giles’ YouTube channel:

(All credits and rights to Justine Giles with support from the Calgary Arts Department)

You can follow and listen to Justine Giles at the following links:

Alex M Theel

Co-Founder, Reviewer, Content Creator, Business side, Editor at Scummy Water Tower Productions | Web

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