Stockholm Syndrome — PAIGE WARNER

“a mix of class and chaos soaked in the smoky 60’s”

MUSIC VIDEO JUST RELEASED JULY 12!

Alt-Pop, Contemporary Blues-Rock

MAPL (100% Canadian-made)

RIYL: Jessie Ware, Adele, Nelly Furtado, Norah Jones, Victoria Canal

“Write happier songs!!” I’d heard it a hundred times, so I finally accepted this challenge and gave myself 10 attempts. Whichever of the 10 songs ended up the happiest, that’s what I would release. So here you have it… “Stockholm Syndrome”.

As you can guess from the title, it isn’t all that happy. However, the music tells its story with an uptempo beat you can blindly fall in love with, while the true meaning sits hidden within the lyrics. “The devil’s made a great case for my love”.

I was driving from Virginia back to my hometown in Ontario. I had been mulling over many ideas during this drive, as I usually do. But this one phrase kept coming back to me. “It’s all part of that Stockholm Syndrome”. I should’ve known where it had come from. At the time I was confused, but continued to let the melody come. Looking back I can see this entire song took shape because of my days-earlier unpacking of a toxic relationship. I had completely fallen in love with someone who clearly was taking advantage of and using me. I felt sympathy for him. My heart hurt for what he had gone through that would make him treat me so poorly, totally ignoring the poor treatment in the first place. Anyone who told me otherwise was clearly trying to ruin my bliss. I guess this song knew what had truly happened before my brain did.

Stockholm Syndrome is for anyone who has fallen in love with the wrong person. It’s for those who want to stomp and clap their way out of it. To stomp and clap until their brains realize the truth. If there is such a thing as a dark anthem, this is it. Sing along while the rock drums carry you into the swung tune. “Stockholm Syndrome.. It’s all part of that… Stockholm Syndrome.”

Google Drive (Press Kit)

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Written by: Paige Warner
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Music Video produced by: Quick Escape Productions

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Vocals performed by: Paige Warner
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Recorded at: Canadian Daydream Productions Inc.

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Drums performed by: Stefan Tomala
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Bass performed by: Mitchell McCloy
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Guitars performed by: Trick Vilbar
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Organs performed by: Stephen C Warner
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Guitars performed by: Mitchell McCloy
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MIDI programming by: Mitchell McCloy and Stefan Tomala

Engineered, Produced and Mixed by: Mitchell McCloy and Stefan Tomala

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Mastered by: Dan Brodbeck
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Select Shows

The Drake Underground (Toronto, 2023)

Summerfolk (Owen Sound, 2023)

NXNE (Toronto, 2022)

Ron Sexsmith Opener (Parry Sound, 2022)

Monowhales Opener (Owen Sound, 2023)

Sofar Sounds (Toronto, 2023)

TD Harbour Nights (Owen Sound, 2022)

Paisley Blues Fest (Paisley, 2022, 2023)

Stockey Centre (Parry Sound, 2022)

Heartwood Hall (Owen Sound, 2022, 2023)

Summer Music Series (Kitchener, 2022)

TD Harbour Nights (Owen Sound 2022)

Bio

With an evocative voice that captivates her audience, Paige Warner creates alt-pop music that sits between R&B, singer-songwriter, and blues-rock, with soul-inspired vocal licks layered on catchy hooks and rhythms. Her career launched in 2018 and has consistently grown through each release, including recent singles “Liquor”, “Lose Lose”, and “Stockholm Syndrome”. With over 80,000 listens on Spotify alone, Paige’s music has drawn love from media and listeners alike. Paige Warner’s voice is often what draws people in. However, she is skilled with more than just her voice, regularly accompanying herself with piano, guitar, or inviting her backing band to the stage. Catch a live show and expect Warner’s music to pull on your heartstrings or pull you to the dance floor. Having performed on stages such as NXNE, Owen Sound’s Summerfolk, TD Harbour Nights, and opening for iconic artists including Ron Sexsmith and Monowhales, Warner’s dedicated fan base and community continues to grow. With new music on the way, Paige plans to continue releasing songs, creating intimate concert experiences, and leaving audiences with a memorable connection and a melody.

Endorsements/Quotes

“I’ve never heard a voice as evocative as Warner’s.” - Marshall Ward, Waterloo Chronicle

“She’s obviously a born entertainer. She has crazy stage presence. She held the whole room in the palm of her hand. She just had to sing those first few notes and she captivated everyone. She’s just super talented.” - Whitney Neilson, The Observer

“Listening to Warner’s new album this past week, I’m already hooked on her catchy melodies and the inherent vulnerability of her lyrics and voice, conveying raw feelings and emotions on songs like Worth It, Please Don’t Look at Me, and the sensual contemporary R&B track, Undress.” - Marshall Ward, Waterloo Chronicle

“The songwriting here is immensely heartfelt, and fits like a glove, conjoined with the instrumentation. This piece gave me the inspiration to view myself a bit deeper today.” - Imani Wj Wright, Swanodown