Robbie Hancock's haunting, husky voice will entice you on his new EP, Better Than It Ever Was. The Kitchener singer/songwriter's poignant vocals and sparse, beautiful guitar sound give the recording a wonderful, welcoming feel.
His lyrics are also packed with emotional heft and grace. One of the tracks on the EP was even chosen as part of the International Songwriting Competition. All the songs here are exquisite and well-crafted.
We all know there's world-class music in our own backyard but now the world is aware too thanks to the prestigious International Songwriting Competition. After thousands of submissions, many deserving local musicians were chosen as semi-finalists.
Kitchener's Alysha Brilla has her song Immigrant in two categories:Unsigned and Lyrics. JD Yanik, also from Kitchener, is up for best Latin tune with Ganas De Tí
Brantford's Benjamin Rogers was listed for three tracks: Pendulum (Instrumental), Move Ben Move (Teen) and Wayfarer (Teen).
Cambridge boy (who now resides in Kitchener) Robbie Hancock has his song, Into The Bright (co-written by Andy Gabrys) in the running for the folk category.
Dundas songstress, Maggie Szabo has two songs in the Pop/Top 40 category: Tragedy (co-written by w Lee Miles) plus Tidal Waves And Hurricanes (co-written by Andrew Allen)
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