Latest posts by William Brookson (see all)
- On “Reflections,” Composer Mark Fenster & Collaborator Claude Laflamme Offer a Healing Meditation on Light, Love, and Inner Stillness - March 9, 2026
- Toronto Artist Maddy Little Channels Overthinking and Heartache on Alternative Single “Quicksand” - March 5, 2026
- New York’s Lauren Minear Reclaims Her Voice on “Anxiety,” Lead Single From ‘Boxing Day (Deluxe)’ LP - March 4, 2026
Toronto music scene stalwarts, Paul Shepherd and Owen Marchildon, have spent the last twenty years writing songs and playing in various different bands. The addition of longtime friend and celebrated artist Val Calam was just the lift they needed to create their new project, High Wasted. Together they blend simple punk tones and exploratory lyrics that push towards a velvet induced frame of mind.
Their latest single, titled “Chuck Says,” is a grim reenactment of the working relationship between Linda Lovelace and her suitcase pimp husband, Chuck Traynor. High Wasted showcases their knack for musical lyricism and dense pillars of sound, spreading strange circumstances all around.
