Justine Giles LIVE at Tank 310

Event Description

On her new single “Past Life,” Justine Giles continues to explore personal growth and healing through her songwriting. The track poured out of her following an unexpected encounter with an acquaintance with whom she’d had a complicated history, prompting Giles to reflect on how we often remain connected to such people, whether we want to or not.

“Past Life” is Giles’ first new music since her 2024 EP "Another Chance", which collected the singles she’d recorded after moving from Toronto to Calgary in 2019 where she was immediately embraced, and in 2024 was named Calgary’s Solo Artist of the Year as part of the YYC Music Awards. "Another Chance" also received strong local radio support from CJSW, which helped it reach the Earshot National Folk and Roots Top 10.

Justine is ready to open a new chapter with “Past Life,” with its multi-layered arrangement and emotional vocal performance illustrating the creative strides she has made. Funded in part by Calgary Arts Development, “Past Life” was produced by Mark Troyer at Calgary’s Evergreen Sound and features Giles’ friend Sarah Houston on piano, both of whom contribute greatly to the song’s cinematic dynamics.
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Female empowerment has always been the foundation of Justine’s work. Originally from Sudbury, Ontario, she self-released her debut album "Shine" in 2014, and within a few years was named the Northern Ontario regional winner of CBC’s annual Searchlight competition. Moving to Toronto, she participated in Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) program, while performing often in the city, and being invited to appear on CTV’s The Marilyn Denis Show.

Once in Calgary, she quickly established her local reputation through performances at many of the city’s prominent venues and partnerships with the National Music Centre to create youth-oriented programs. These efforts earned Justine recognition from Calgary’s long- running White Hat Awards as an “Exceptional Rising Leader.” "Another Chance" gained Giles some national exposure through support from CBC Radio, Tinnitist, Canadian Beats, Roots Music Canada and other outlets. “Past Life” now shows Giles is ready to take the next step up the ladder to international status, as it displays why she is one of the most compelling new voices on the Canadian singer-songwriter scene.