Craig Stickland - Musician

With his own brand of lyric-driven indie rock, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Craig Stickland is an artist with a lot of stories to tell.

Born in Vancouver, Craig moved to Toronto at the age of 3.  It wouldn't be until 10 y ears later that his interest in music appeared.  "Music's been a part of my life since I can remember," says Craig.  "Before I ever picked up a guitar, I sang in high school cover bands.  I was 16 when I started writing my own stuff".

In 2007 along with Erik Alcock, Craig formed the band We Are The Take, recording their would be debut album with Grammy award winning producer David Bottrill.  The band eventually split, allowing Craig to shift his focus to his own material.

"I started writing my own stuff again, focusing on what I wanted to sound like," says Craig.  "I learned how to write from Erik.  He's an amazing songwriter and he taught me everything I know about writing - Be extremely self-critical and never settle!" I want to get my music out to as many people as possible.  It's very new.  I feel like a lot of people will relate to my music, to these feelings and emotions that I write about.  Each song I write is different and I want people to make their own interpretations.  That's the great thing about music."

In the last few years, Craig has toured the world as Alessia Cara's guitarist and opening act. This experience also brought him to tour in North America opening for Coldplay in their Head Full of Dreams tour. Craig then signed his first record deal with Entertainment One, where he released a self produced debut album, which went on to be nominated for album of the year at the Juno Awards.

Craig now lives in Los Angeles and currently working on his follow up EP.

Listen to Craig  HERE