ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT

Debut album Bitter/Sweet released on August 9th, 2024. View album press kit here.

“Soulful Ontario songstress” - Billboard

Short BIO

With a captivating voice, Paige Warner creates alt-pop music with soul-inspired vocal licks layered on catchy hooks of poetic lyrics. Though her career started as a busker in her small Ontario hometown, her resilience has led her to perform on stages such as Massey Hall’s TD Music Hall, Yonge-Dundas Square, Summerfolk, and shared stages with iconic artists including Ron Sexsmith, Lori Yates, and Monowhales. Her songwriting is catchy and emotive, with lyrics touching on themes such as heartbreak, the resilience of womxn, and love. Paige Warner’s music will tug on your heartstrings or pull you to the dance floor.

NOTABLE SHOWS:

Massey Hall’s TD Music Hall (Toronto, 2023)

Yonge-Dundas Square (Toronto, 2023)

Summerfolk Festival (Owen Sound, 2015, 2023, 2024)

The Cameron House (Toronto, 2024)

The Rainbow (Ottawa, 2024)

The Moonshine (Oakville, 2024)

Gold Dust Women Songwriters Tour w/ Lori Yates and Kylie Fox (Ontario, 2024)

The Drake Underground (Toronto, 2023)

Opener for Ron Sexsmith (Parry Sound, 2022)

NXNE (Toronto, 2022)

Opener for Monowhales (Owen Sound, 2023)

Kitchener Registry Theatre (Kitchener, 2023)

Sofar Sounds (Toronto, 2023, 2024)

Paisley Blues Fest (Paisley, 2022, 2023)

Heartwood Concert Hall (Owen Sound, 2022, 2023, 2024)

TD Harbour Nights (Owen Sound, 2022)

Here on Earth Festival (Dundalk, 2022)

Bands on the Bay (Parry Sound, 2021, 2022)

Collective Arts with Key Concerts (Toronto, 2023)

Concert in a Box with Good Company Productions (Online, 2020)

Belmont Village Bestival (Kitchener, 2020)

Oktoberfest (Kitchener, 2020)

The Shot (Toronto, 2019)

Summer Lights Fest (Kitchener, 2017, 2018, 2020)

Opener for KC Roberts & The Live Revolution (Collingwood, 2022)

The Dakota Tavern (Toronto, 2023)

Vinestock (Clarksburg, 2022)

AWARDS / MIILESTONES:

Aired Live Performance on National CityTV - 2023

Radio debuts on CBC Radio One - 2023, 2024

Juan Luis Guerra Award, Berklee - 2023

Arts & Culture Emerging Artist Award Winner City of Owen Sound - 2022

Recipient of the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund - 2021

Finalist, The Shot Canada - 2019

Youth Discoveries Winner, Summerfolk, Owen Sound - 2015

Winner, Wellesley Idol, Ontario - 2015

Music Excellence Award, EDSS, Ontario - 2015

Socials & Links

 

Contact

paigewarnermusic@gmail.com

paigewarner.ca

located in Owen Sound, ON

 

RIYL: RIYL: Serena Ryder, Sara Bareilles, Sarah McLachlan, Adele, Norah Jones, Victoria Canal

Press:

“soulful Ontario songstress” - Billboard

“The album “Bitter/Sweet” is a poignant testament to female resilience, addressing themes such as female empowerment, the aftermath of breakups and surviving abuse. Each song, written at different times in Paige’s life, comes together to form a cohesive whole, illustrating the variety of human experience.” - Iggy Magazine

“She’s obviously a born entertainer. She has crazy stage presence. She held the whole room in the palm of her hand. She just had to sing those first few notes and she captivated everyone. She’s just super talented.” - The Observer

“Paige Warner’s ingenuity lies in her ability to juxtapose melancholic themes with an uptempo rhythm, luring listeners to surrender to the musical enchantment before gradually peeling back the layers to reveal the song’s true essence…it’s a work of art that transcends musical boundaries…Through Paige Warner’s unparalleled ability to fuse diverse musical genres with heartfelt storytelling…we find ourselves captivated.” - Cheers to the Vikings

“Paige Warner’s music gets better and better … I like Warner because she’s genuine with her music and her experience.” - Dropout Entertainment

“My god, she’s done it again!… has yet again created a beautifully simplistic song that stands out from the popular music of today.” - WR Rural Post

“The songwriting here is immensely heartfelt, and fits like a glove, conjoined with the instrumentation. This piece gave me the inspiration to view myself a bit deeper today.” - Swanodown

“Paige Warner writes and performs with poise and maturity beyond her years…It's a complex, heartfelt song, but one so catchy and listenable that I suspect it will fully live up to its name.” - Waterloo Chronicle