Emma Worley / Claire Hunter

Event Description

Claire Hunter is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter whose dreamy folk-pop creates intimate moments of reflection. Over the years, she has graced iconic Toronto stages such as the Horseshoe Tavern and the Drake Underground, and toured across Ontario with her band, opening for Canadian acts like Joshua Hyslop and Great Lake Swimmers. In 2022, Claire released the single “Dancing in the Light,” which explores the commitment and nuances of long-term friendship. The release was accompanied by a visually captivating music video directed by Dwi Riana. Back in the studio, Claire is working on new music that is set to be released this year.

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Born and raised in Guelph ON, Emma Worley has been writing songs since she was a child. However, she shied away from the limelight in adulthood and blossomed as a visual artist. Worley spent many years dedicated to her sculpture/installation career, garnering attention for her work at various high-profile institutions. Despite her burgeoning success in the visual-arts world, Worley found herself compulsively drawn towards creating the material that would become her debut, Sentimentalist (Victory Pool). This record showcases her maturity as a writer, despite it being her first public release of music. She considers songwriting her first artistic voice, and sees her emergent musical career is a return to her roots. Her songwriting is heartfelt, genuine and clever and her voice as soothing as it is powerful. Worley is currently finishing a new record slated for release Fall 2025.