In this episode Simon k speaks to Canadian country-rock artist Suzi Kory from Toronto.
Born in Beirut, Suzi’s Kory's parents moved the family to Toronto when she was eight months old. Her mother, a devoted fan of country music would continuously play classic country, and Suzi found herself singing along. By her teens, she became exposed to hard rock, most notably Guns N’ Roses.
Having spent several years abroad, it was after her move back to North America and a fateful meeting with her idol and inspiration Axl Rose that the fire to write and perform was reignited.
In 2017, Kory began writing and recording her first EP, Spellcasting, produced by John Angus MacDonald (The Trews). She released it in 2017, supporting it with a string of shows in Toronto and LA at the legendary Whisky a Go-Go. Her songs received radio airplay across Canada, the United States, the Netherlands, UK, the Middle East, Brazil, and New Zealand.
Since 2018 Kory has released 4 singles; An ode to self-love with 'The Secret Garden', the upbeat autobiographical pop-country 'Pretty Little Things', a classic country ballad 'Settle of the Dust', and 'Outlaw' a country-rock tune with a music video featuring members of the rock band Puddle of Mudd.
In June 2020, Kory would release the bluesy, gospel inspired anthem 'Love Revolution' which would lead to her organizing the first-ever drive-in country music festival. The 'Love Revolution' festival which took place in Ontario, CA featured 7 local country artists, including Kory herself. SA second festival would take place that fall in Columbia, TN.
Kory currently boasts over 150K streams on Spotify, 45K streams on Youtube and her music can also currently be heard on Sirius XM.
In addition to the music Kory has been on music conference panels (Niagara Music Week), published articles on ‘How to Make it in the Music Industry’ (FYI Music News), and is a Motivational Speaker.
Web: https://www.suzikory.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3umgNZwlcu1uKlhvrwyeiJ?si=HJuVIdjqQ5u4gbhtbQVGmw&dl_branch=1
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/suzi-kory/1313452515
Twitter: @suzikory
Instagram: @suzikory
TikTok: @suzikory
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/SuziKory
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/suzikory
Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/suzi-kory-8380b63a
