Five Minutes With: Vancouver Musician Haleluya Hailu

Raised in Vancouver, Haleluya Hailu is a multi-instrumentalist, poet, and activist. Eclectic, energetic, and constantly moving, Hailu manages to turn the awkward transition to adulthood into songs that anyone could lose themselves in. Her debut release, Eternally yours, with Canadian music powerhouse 604 Records, features a vibrant and sparkling collection of alternative-minded tracks that effortlessly straddle emo, punk, and pop.

Haleluya Hailu

Name:

Haleluya Hailu

Genre:

Black Girl Indie Sleaze Pop Dock

Founded:

2021

Latest Album:

EP, Eternally, yours

Latest Single:

Manic Pixie Pacifist

Latest Video:

Favourite musician growing up:

Fall Out Boy

Favourite musician now:

Fall Out Boy

Guilty pleasure song:

No such thing as a guilty pleasure, to be cringe is to be free

Live show ritual: 

A cup of lemon ginger tea and a PBR

Favourite local musician:

Kylie V

EP or LP?

LP

Early bird or night owl?

Night Owl

Road or studio?

Studio!

Any shows or albums coming up?

Working on finishing my first full-length record.

Where can we follow you?

WebsiteInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTubeSpotify

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Rapid Fire Local Questions:

What is your favourite local restaurant?

Lunch Lady. Love at first bite for me.

What is your favourite street in your city and why?

Burnaby Heights! I grew up nearby. Perfect place to have flashbacks of being an awkward teen.

What is your favourite park in your city and why?

Basic but Stanley Park. 9:00 gun, good walk and right downtown.

What is your favourite music venue in your city?

Green auto! Favourite sound and spot

What is your favourite music store in your city?

For records: Beat Street. Favourite selection.

 

About Shantelle Canzanese 11 Articles
Shantelle Canzanese was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She currently writes for the Toronto Guardian and values the freedom and creativity it allows. She loves connecting with people and getting the opportunity to tell their story. She's also a personal development coach and passionate about DIY and design. You can learn more about her at www.shantellecanzanese.com