Artist Spotlight: vera
Canadian singer-songwriter vera has been writing and singing since a young age. Her biggest collaborator growing up was always her older sister, and now, as a 21-year-old based in Nashville, nothing has changed.
She is currently pursuing both a music degree at the prestigious Belmont University and her lifelong dream of working as an artist. When she’s not in Nashville, she travels between Vancouver and New York City to record and work on upcoming releases.
Her debut single, "Summer Insomniacs", reached over 1 million listeners in its first year and even landed airplay on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music 1 show. The milestone also brought strong support from influential curators and platforms worldwide. Her follow-up single "Rose Garden" earned her first-ever editorial playlist placement, debuting on both Apple Music and YouTube Music’s official playlists.
vera is an indie popstar in the making and definitely someone to watch. She brings meticulous detail to her writing and the universe she builds around each song, shaping every visual moment from her cover art to her social media rollout strategy.
Inspired by artists like Holly Humberstone, Gracie Abrams, and Beabadoobee, her sound blends indie pop with alt-rock edges, weaving both emotional rawness and musical texture into her work.
Her latest single, "Every Universe", holds a deeply personal meaning — it was written alongside her sister once again and pays tribute to sisterhood. "Every Universe" is an ethereal pop ballad about love that transcends time and space, grounded in a story told by the two sisters across real and imagined worlds.
The track makes direct sci-fi references, drawing from cult classics like Interstellar, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and the iconic Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
As she carves her way into the industry, vera stands as proof that leading with passion and craft builds both loyalty and growth. For her, the journey has only begun—but her world, vision, and audience are already expanding at lightspeed.
Listen to her new song "Every Universe” out now: https://too.fm/z3yao3l