Sydney Riley is a Josie-nominated performing songwriter from Wasaga Beach, Ontario, well-known for her heartfelt originals and toe-tapping covers. Her latest single, "Hired for Healing", released in April 2024.
Battle of the Bands at Bond St
Sydney and the Bog Bodies will be competing at Bond St's Battle of the Bands on December 15th.
Twelve bands are competing for a $1,000 grand prize, with proceeds supporting The Refuge Youth Outreach Centre.
Are you looking for a unique gift for your friends, family, or staff this holiday season? Get them tickets to this all-ages event, and join us in supporting our talented local music scene and supporting youth in our community.
BEHIND THE MUSIC
In every songwriter, there is a history of reasons to why they write the way they write. There is a thought process created from all our ups and downs and all our experiences.
I grew up in a beach town. Ever since I can remember I’ve been swimming. Our neighborhood was surrounded by forest until someone decided we needed to clear it out to make room for more people. I picked up the guitar and started singing and playing between the ages of 13 and 14. I spent most of my high school experience in the music room. I had my heart broken at 16, then I broke someone else’s at 20.
My fears often drive my songwriting. I get anxious about the environment, about getting older, about getting sick, and about talking too much. I indulge in my own pain too often. I hang onto my emotions like I’m hanging off a cliff.
In 2021 I released my first collection of songs, a 6-song EP with themes of self-doubt, mental illness, and the overall struggle of being human.
I hope you've enjoyed my works as much as I enjoyed making them.
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