Michaela Slinger: from the suburbs to the world

Michaela Slinger is ready to take the music industry by storm by releasing her debut record, ‘Panorama’. Slinger grew up in Port Moody, British Columbia where she excelled at school and on the stage. Her passion for music followed her through post-secondary education and her time in a corporate job but didn’t bring the fulfillment that music did.

She walked away from her full-time job to pursue a career in music and I’d say, she’s off to an impeccable start. As she stepped into the music industry, she had only had one unreleased recorded song – her first single, Flux – to share with those around her.

Through commitment and dedication to learning the industry, she connected with Louise Burns, a Vancouver-based singer-songwriter who held space for her as a mentor and producer. Together they recorded an EP at 604 Studios at the beginning of 2019 where Slinger continued to build relationships with other recording artists.

In the summer of 2019, she was selected as a fully-funded participant for Canada’s Music Incubator in Toronto through Coalition Music. She was able to whole heartedly commit herself to her craft, learn the ins-and-outs of the industry while building serious momentum for her career. Upon returning to BC, she was introduced to Jonathan Simkin, the head of 604 Records. With only one song released, she was unofficially with the label in November 2019, and signed by February 2020, a month before finishing up her full-length debut record. On April 16, 2021, ‘Panorama’ was released by 604 Studios.

“What I am certain about is that my album, Panorama, feels like I packaged up 24 years’ worth of my heart and soul and ideas and readied myself to drift it out to sea for whoever happens to float by. It’s an exhilarating and terrifying process that I’m embarking on for my first time. I’m excited for the new places and people it will lead me to, and—I’m sure—to do it all over again soon. I hope it makes you feel something.”-Michaela Slinger

After only 5 days her song Masquerade has amassed over 60 thousand views! Is she an up and coming talent out of Vancouver? I think so!