Sound of the City: Vancouver musician ekkstacy finds confidence by fusing indie, post punk, and synth wave
The local artist cites Elliott Smith, Bon Iver among his influences
SOUND OF THE CITY is a series created in partnership by the City of Vancouver and Stir that showcases Vancouver’s diverse music scene, highlighting BIPOC and underrepresented artists and acts. Each edition features a Q&A and a Sound of the City playlist curated by the artist that features some of their favourite local musicians.
ekkstacy
EKKSTACY IS AN 18-year-old artist from Vancouver who always wanted to be an artist but who was held back because he didn’t feel he had the confidence. However, after going through drug-induced psychosis, his parents’ divorce, and alcohol abuse, he found himself writing and recording music every day. He took inspiration from film as well as artists such as Elliott Smith, the Drums, Bon Iver, and Bedroom.
Now, ekkstacy describes his sound as a fuse of indie, post punk, and synth wave.
Read what’s on ekkstacy’s mind these days and listen to his Sound of the City playlist, below.
ekkstacy’s Playlist
How are you feeling about life right now?
It's cool.
How has the pandemic affected your work?
It hasn’t really changed anything for me.
What are you working on right now? Do you have any plans or projects lined up for 2021?
Just finished a song with The Drums, I might start an EP with them soon if I feel like it.
Where are you finding solace and comfort?
At Andrew's house with Jerry.
What are you most looking forward to once the pandemic passes?
Traveling more, going to Russia.
What song or album has been in your heavy rotation recently and why?
Everything from Alvvays, because they are the best band ever… and sex Bob-omb
What would you like to see change in Vancouver?
I hope it stops raining so much.
Who is your dream collaborator?
Molly Rankin (from Alvvays) is my dream collaborator.
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