PAPER BAG RECORDS PRESENTS WATERING HOLE PT. 2
RELEASE SHOW AT LONGBOAT HALL NOVEMBER 29
Today, more exclusive Toronto music is released via Paper Bag Records Presents, Watering Hole Pt. 2. This is the second edition of a new music compilation and event capturing the vibrant, emerging music scene from the record label’s home town. Spotlighting CONNIE with “Adriana”, Vacant Space with “Cannonball” and mishi with “sacrifice.”
Watering Hole Pt. 1 released last month, treated us to song selections from TORRENT with “PATIENCE”, Weekend Goodbye with “Cash”and mishi with “720”. There will be a Watering Hole Pt. 3 final preview compilation coming out on November 26 – just days before the Toronto release show featuring, Weekend Goodbye, CONNIE, TORRENT, Vacant Space and mishi, on November 29 @ Longboat Hall in partnership with Second Summer Festival and Pabst Blue Ribbon. Get tickets for the show HERE.
A limited run of CD’s will be available at the Longboat Hall show, and all tracks will be available via streaming services upon their release.
Watering Hole is the brainchild of Paper Bag Records social media manager, Peyton Mott who single handedly A&R’d all the artists and brought this idea to fruition. Peyton is constantly in local venues, attending shows and is a professional music photographer and videographer. “Working in collaboration with the five bands on this lineup to create a mixtape of 10 original songs, Watering Hole is my love letter to Toronto from Toronto.”
Paper Bag releases a diverse roster of music from all across the country, and is always keeping a very keen eye on the Toronto music scene where the label has been based since its inception in 2002.
mishi: From Scarborough making alt-rock songs for anyone who misses the sting of LimeWire viruses, the chaos of curating their MySpace Top 8, and the blurry flash of digicam lunch breaks. Her debut EP 111 Spruce St, created in collaboration with Jaiden Davis-Jones and Matthew Tomasi, helped shape her sound, pairing gritty textures with the emotional charm of GarageBand bedroom demos. Previously released Pt.1 track “720” traces the lingering shadows of trauma and survival, unpacking the emotional aftermath of violence, guilt and fractured family dynamics. It explores the tension between past wounds and present identity.
CONNIE: is a post-punk band hailing from Toronto, bringing a lighthearted sensibility to expressive anthems. The band is an unapologetic amalgamation of influences, delivered with raw energy and precision. CONNIE consists of Cameron Carolan (vocals, guitar), Ethan “Church” Reid (vocals, bass), Calum McLean (guitar), and Conor Freeborn (drums). Following the release of their debut, NOVEMBER HOPEFULLY, CONNIE return with two new singles “Adriana” and “MAGAZINE” both via Paper Bag Records.
Vacant Space: is an alternative rock band from Mississauga blending raw emotion, dynamic instrumentation, and a DIY spirit. Rooted in friendship and community, they create inclusive spaces through sound. With international festival experience and a debut album on the way, they’re carving space for everyone in music.
Tour Date
November 29 – Longboat Hall
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