An International Women’s Day feature on Canadian music wouldn’t be complete without at least something Jessie Reyez-related.
Luckily, a recent tweet by Rich Kidd reminded us of the Toronto artist’s monumental performance at House of Strombo last fall (assisted by Junia-T on the beats!)
We didn’t the post the video when it originally dropped, so now is the perfect time to bring it to you. Plus, it’s Throwback Thursday. And yeah, September isn’t exactly throwback material but this is audio gold. Tell me Jessie Reyez isn’t absolutely incredible to watch perform. Take it in below.
House of Strombo is George Stroumboulopoulos’ intimate concert series presented by Apple Music. Reyez is the star of the fifth episode, and on top of the vivacious, emotional and powerful performance, House of Strombo is a great opportunity to learn more about Reyez the person… up close and personal.
Some of Toronto’s finest in the crowd. Shouts to Byron Wilson and Leche.
House of Strombo Episode 5: Jessie Reyez
From the 1-2-3-4 to the 808’s and beyond. Radio, television and digital. For over two decades, George Stroumboulopoulos has been playing the best records in the best order. Finding those songs that’ll get you through the night. Interviews, intimate sessions and out-of-its-mind full blown house concerts. The Strombo Show and House of Strombo reflects the beautiful and the badass of Canada’s diverse cultural landscape. There are no boundaries, with the gamut running from Aretha Franklin to Slayer and everything in between.
Some of the wonderful people who have been on the show include international artists like A.R. Rahman, Against Me!, Alice Cooper, Ani DiFranco, Anthrax, Bill Murray, Bjork, Bonnie Raitt, Charles Bradley, The Cult, De La Soul, Diana Krall, Dinosaur Jr., DMC, Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello, Gene Simmons, Ghostface Killah, Grandmaster Flash, James Franco, James Hetfield of Metallica, The Kills, Lady Gaga, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Little Stevie Van Zandt, Loretta Lynn, Maynard James Keenan of TOOL, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, Missy Elliott, Mix Master Mike, Moby, The National, Neko Case, Patti Smith, Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robbie Robertson, Saul Williams, Slowdive, SPOON, Steve Earle, Thurston Moore and Vampire Weekend; Canadian talent such as A Tribe Called Red, Alexisonfire, ARKELLS, BadBadNotGood, Barenaked Ladies, Blue Rodeo, City And Colour, Coeur de pirate, Death From Above 1979, Gordon Lightfoot, Joel Plaskett, Rheostatics, RUSH, STARS, Tegan & Sara and The Tragically Hip; emerging acts that include Courtney Barnett, Dilly Dally, Father John Misty, Jazz Cartier, Jessie Reyez, Kate Tempest, Leon Bridges, Lowell, The Lemon Twigs, Mac Demarco, Margo Price, Partner, Pussy Riot, Sampha, Thundercat and The XX.
Episode 5 Setlist
00:00 Fuck It
03:42 Shutter Island
09:57 Great One
13:44 Gatekeeper
18:05 Top Of The World (Rascalz Cover) / Headlines (Drake Cover)
31:09 Figures
41:08 Blue Ribbon
Check out the official site, AppleMusic.com/Strombo.
