A wonderfully nuanced effort, ‘Same Page’ is both grounded and hazy; it’s the kind of track that makes you dream and escape, yet there’s a distinct minimalism in it, a nostalgic twist that makes it all classy and elegant. Drawing inspiration from retro pop, folk, and contemporary Americana, Paris Pick lands on a hypnotic yacht pop formula, a slice of unmistakable charisma and lyrical playfulness that’s hard to resist.
Based in Kootenay, Canada, the talented songstress excels on both songwriting and production duty, with collaborator Jordy Walker helping positively steer the sonic picture. The result is a wonderfully relatable and catchy piece, a nugget of hidden melancholia and lovable nostalgia revolving around a relationship that might have run its course. Taken from Pick’s upcoming album ‘Third Time’s A Charm’, ‘Same Page’ is out now via Neon Moon Records.
Intrigued by the Canadian creative, we caught up with Paris to learn more about her artistry and future goals… Interview below!
Hey Paris, how is it going? Thanks for chatting with us! We are pretty impressed by ‘Same Page’, it carries a nostalgic flair that’s rather timeless, yet it’s also contemporary and relevant. Without delving deeper into the single itself, I’d love to ask you how you frame your music, reference-wise, and if any particular artists inspired you?
I’ve been super obsessed with and endlessly inspired by ’70s yacht-rock, and one artist in particular has really stood out for me: Ned Doheny. His album “Hard Candy” completely blew me away. From the slick production choices to the undeniable catchiness of the songs themselves, the whole record just oozes cool. Ned really had it going on in all the right ways, and I knew I wanted to echo some of that magic in this tune! If you’re a yacht-pop nerd like me, definitely give “Hard Candy” a spin. You’ll get it. Haha!
Your overall aesthetic is quite kaleidoscopic, bright and colourful. I do think it matches your music quite perfectly. There’s a ton of retro character in it, do you feel closer to the 60s or the 70s? Does psychedelia play a role in it at all?
Honestly, it’s a bit of both. I definitely draw from the psychedelic spirit of the ’60s, but I’d say I lean more heavily into the vibe and aesthetic of the ’70s. There’s something about the warmth, groove, and gloss of the ’70s that really resonates with me. Whether it’s the smooth production of yacht rock, the bold fashion, or the feeling of creative freedom that ran through the decade. Artists like Ned Doheny, Fleetwood Mac, and Hall & Oates captured that energy in a way that still feels fresh and inspiring to me.
And yes, psychedelia definitely plays a role, maybe not in a full-on trippy way, but in how I approach colour, texture, and mood. I love a kaleidoscopic, slightly surreal edge, both visually and sonically.
Let’s take a closer look at the aforementioned ‘Same Page’. Taken from your upcoming album, the single touches on a melancholic romantic theme with playfulness and elegance. Was it inspired by something that happened to you? I love the contrast between a seemingly heartbreak-driven lyrical content and the more uplifting instrumental energy around it…
At the time, I was going through a lot of change. Writing this song was really a way for me to process everything I was feeling, especially that sense of being completely overwhelmed by how much something had shifted. It had grown, evolved, and turned into something almost unrecognisable from what it once was. I think I was grieving the version of it I had known, while trying to make peace with what it had become.
From a creative standpoint, can you take us behind the scenes of ‘Same Page’? What’s your usual workflow in terms of songwriting and production?
I sat with my guitar, feeling pretty emotionally vulnerable, which, honestly, is when the best stuff usually comes. I started with a few simple chords and then the opening words just spilled out: “Well you, you tell me that I’m beautiful / You tell me that I’m growing old… with you.” From there, it just flowed. Writing has always been a deeply cathartic experience for me. But it has to come naturally. If I try to force it, it never feels right. The songs that matter most usually arrive when I least expect them, in those quiet, honest moments where I’m just letting myself feel everything fully.
Do you feel more confident writing music alone, or within a team?
Alone! 100%.
What can we expect from ‘Third Time’s A Charm’, your forthcoming album? Is there a hidden theme behind it? How long have you been working on it?
I worked on this album for 3 years, fitting, really, since it’s called Third Time’s a Charm. There are no secretive themes or hidden messages. Just honest anthems. Songs that came from real moments, real feelings, and the process of figuring things out as I went.
Artistically speaking, what challenges have the last two years presented you with?
One of the biggest challenges was not having enough time or money to execute things as quickly as I would’ve liked. The truth is, to do anything right, you really need both. Whether you’re working with a team or doing it all yourself, you still need a budget to help push things in the right direction, and that’s incredibly hard without proper funding.
I was fortunate to get this project off the ground thanks to partial support from Yukon Media Development, which gave me a much-needed boost early on. But once those funds ran out, it was back to work, and I was putting every paycheck into getting it finished. It was a labor of love, and every step forward was earned or donated by my loving community of fans, family and friends (and some old teachers and coworkers as well).
What are the next steps for your project? Anything exciting on the horizon?
Next steps? I’d love to continue touring full-time. If I had it my way, I’d never stop. It’s my dream to take this music overseas and tour through Europe, the US, and Japan, so I’m hoping there are some exciting opportunities on the horizon for The Pricks and I!
I’m also itching to start recording a fourth record. I’m currently sitting on a whole new batch of songs, and I feel this urgency to capture them while I’m still in them — while they still feel raw and real. Otherwise, I worry they’ll just drift away or lose their spark. So yes… more touring, more music, more everything. I’m ready.
