Carsen Gray Pays Homage to Her Indigenous Roots with New Song & Video 'Each Moment'
New Nettwerk signee Carsen Gray proudly announces her label debut with new EP Each Moment due out January 28th via Nettwerk Records. Along with the announcement, Gray shares the uplifting title track, which is available on all digital retailers now. “Each Moment” is an emotive power ballad from the indigenous artist as she pays homage to the breathtaking, pristine land of Haida Gwaii, where she was born. The accompanying music video was shot on location and showcases the area’s lush environment and epic landscapes.
“’Each Moment’ reminds us that there is beauty all around us and that it's important to unplug from our cell phones and TV screens and enjoy being in the moment," says Carsen.
50 miles off the coast of mainland British Columbia, you’ll find Haida Gwaii. Seemingly removed from the rest of the world, yet intrinsically connected to its rawest essence, Carsen Gray calls this place home. Born of Haida Indigenous and mixed descent, the award-winning singer and songwriter commutes the peace of her surroundings into a soulful sound spiked with R&B energy, pop universality, and a twist of local spirit. After making waves across Canada, she introduces herself to the world on her 2022 debut EP Each Moment.
Turning heads, Carsen’s 2017 self-titled debut earned “Best New Artist” at SiriusXM’s Indigenous Music Awards, while 2018’s “Wanna See You” with JUNO Award-nominated DJ Shub received “Best Radio Single.” Along the way, she performed on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) and at JunoFest. In 2020, her single “Sah ‘Laana” and its intimate accompanying music video caught the attention of Nettwerk Music Group, and she signed to the label.
Throughout 2021, she assembled the EP with her husband, primary collaborator, and producer Joey Stylez. “I’m grateful for and what I’ve been blessed with for my family, for the life I’ve built, and the creative space I have. Being home in Haida Gwaii, I had the opportunity to create at a Zen pace. We’re all born with a God-given gift. I believe I found mine with music.”
