Electronic Press Kit

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Bio//short/100 words

Lana Winterhalt is a Recovering Theatre Kid–dramatic, emotional, charismatic, sparkly, larger than life–all fuelled by caffeine and Zoloft. As an introverted extrovert, Lana is chaotically balanced between a life on the stage as a performer and life as a hermited music producer, crafting a sonic universe for listeners to walk around and get lost in. Lana has released 10 projects in the past 6 years, with the last 5 of those being self-made in some or all aspects of the engineering and production; she mixes dusty guitars and grandiose harmonies in an attempt to leave you feeling sparkly and weightless.

Bio//medium/204 words

Lana Winterhalt is a Recovering Theatre Kid–dramatic, emotional, charismatic, sparkly, larger than life–all fuelled by caffeine and Zoloft. As an introverted extrovert, Lana is chaotically balanced between a life on the stage as a performer and life as a hermited music producer, crafting a sonic universe for listeners to walk around and get lost in. Lana has released 10 projects in the past 6 years, with the last 5 of those being self-made in some or all aspects of the engineering and production; she mixes dusty guitars and grandiose harmonies in an attempt to leave you feeling sparkly and weightless.

All of this comes to life on her full-length album, Recovering Theatre Kid (March 23, 2024), where Lana wraps gentle feelings of nostalgia in swirls of strings and dreamy synths on songs like “Static”, and powerful feelings of betrayal and regret into epic, climactic, musical-theatre-inspired ballads on songs like “Please Don’t Let Me Go”. Lana’s insomnia takes centre stage on songs like “Rattling in My Head” and “Bean”, where late-night thoughts of insecurity and doubt are free to wander around in the silence of the night. This album is the new companion to anyone who has been told they’re “too much” or “not enough”.

Bio//long/437 words

Lana Winterhalt is a Recovering Theatre Kid–dramatic, emotional, charismatic, sparkly, larger than life–all fuelled by caffeine and Zoloft. As an introverted extrovert, Lana is chaotically balanced between a life on the stage as a performer and life as a hermited music producer, crafting a sonic universe for listeners to walk around and get lost in.

All of this comes to life on her full-length album, Recovering Theatre Kid (March 23, 2024), where Lana wraps gentle feelings of nostalgia in swirls of strings and dreamy synths on songs like “Static”, and powerful feelings of betrayal and regret into epic, climactic, musical-theatre-inspired ballads on songs like “Please Don’t Let Me Go”. Lana’s insomnia takes centre stage on songs like “Rattling in My Head” and “Bean”, where late-night thoughts of insecurity and doubt are free to wander around in the silence of the night. This album is the new companion to anyone who has been told they’re “too much” or “not enough”.

With a strong discography of 3 EP's and 2 full-length albums (If & When 2018, Diamonds holiday album 2019), Lana applied and was accepted into Manitoba Music's Canadian Songwriter's Challenge 2020 where she met Kim Temple of High Priestess Publishing (Six Shooter Records). Kim quickly recognized Lana as a strong songwriter and composer and signed Lana to High Priestess in November of 2020.

After releasing two more EP's in 2021 (Still and Summer Magic) Lana re-entered creative hibernation mode, spending time songwriting, producing, and strategically planning with her Winnipeg-based organization Good + Plenty Arts Collective, a promotional group that focuses on amplifying underrepresented artists in the Winnipeg music scene. From this platform Lana also started the Good + Plenty Producer's Club, a networking collective for women and gender expansive folks working in the recording industry to share knowledge, support one another, and find opportunities. The Good + Plenty Producer’s Club has since been nominated for a Community Excellence award at the Western Canadian Music Awards (2023), and won the Rising Leader award at the Women in Music Canada Honours event 2024.

Lana's hibernation paid off as she was accepted into Music Publishers Canada Women In The Studio 2021 National Accelerator program which connected her with world-renowned songwriters and producers including Rob Wells, Susan Rogers, and Amandine Pras. Lana has quickly gained the reputation of a sought-after songwriter and co-writer, accepting invitations to song camps for High Priestess, SOCAN, and Grayson Music.

It's important to be said: there is something extremely special about Lana Winterhalt. Her infectious personality shines in live performances, incorporating her sense of humour and poeticism not unlike Jann Arden, Donovan Woods, or Afie Jurvanen (Bahamas).

Releases

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Podcasts:
Witchpolice Radio with Sam Thompson Lana Winterhalt and MoonBell interview, February 2021
Paper Cut Podcast recorded live-on-location from Rainbow Trout Music Festival August 2019
Witchpolice Radio with Sam Thompson October 2018
Canadian Creators with Alastair Heinrichs October 2018
Winnipeg Music Project with Ashley Bieniarz December 2018

Print/Features:

"Manitoba Music Announces Kevin Walters Legacy Award Recipients” Manitoba Music, June 23, 2022.

”Good + Plenty and about time” Winnipeg Free Press, January 20, 2022, written by Eva Wasney.

”SPOTLIGHT SERIES: Lana Winterhalt on Equity, Opportunity, and Finding Joy in the Mundane” Spotlight Series for Manitoba Music, October 9, 2021, written by Cierra Bettens.

“For Winnipeg-based indie-pop artist Lana Winterhalt, being a musician isn’t just about looking inwards; it’s about amplifying others. With a wealth of knowledge in the realms of songwriting, music production and promotion, she’s a grassroots force to be reckoned with.”

“An Interview With Lana Winterhalt” Harlton Empire, September 10, 2021, written by Kat Harlton

“The Glory of Growing” in Sound, Phrase & Fury Volume 7.1, January 2019, written by Janet Adamana.

“With her soft, ethereal vocals whispering candid sorrow atop a bed of haunting electronic melodies, it’s hard not to feel moved by Lana Winterhalt and her new album If & When.”

Album/Song Reviews:
Exclaim! “8 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear in April 2024” written by Laura Stanley, April 5, 2024

'“Pairing heartfelt lyrics with tender and memorable melodies, Winterhalt deserves a standing ovation.”

Tinnitist “Lana Winterhalt Takes Centre Stage With Recovering Theatre Kid” written by Darryl Sterdan, April 4, 2024
Cups N Cakes Network “Quick Picks” Reviews, written by Sean Davis Newton, February 2024
Cups N Cakes Network “Most Anticipated of 2021” article, written by Jeff MacCallum, January 2021
Cups N Cakes Network Reviews “Hold on to Me”, written by Joel Klaverkamp, July 28 2020

“This is the happy-sad sound perfected. Lana Winterhalt has skillfully combined genuinely moving songwriting with sweet production and tender performances to create a beautiful gem of joyful wonder.”

Stylus Magazine Local Spotlight, written by Grace Hrabi, December 2018/January 2019
”Return to Sender” Review written By Jim Di Gioia of DOMINIONATED, July 12 2018
Ride the Tempo “5 on the fly” Review written by Mark Anthony Brennan November 17, 2018

Television Appearances & Radio Interviews:
Interview on “Thank God It’s Free Range!” with Michael Elves on UMFM 101.5 FM (Winnipeg, MB) March 22, 2024, promoting Lana Winterhalt’s new album Recovering Theatre Kid
Full interview on “Eclectic Residents” with Keeley on CKUW 95.9 FM (Winnipeg, MB) February 29, 2024, promoting Lana Winterhalt’s new album Recovering Theatre Kid
Full interview on “Infinite Ceiling” with Colin and Emily on CKCU 93.1 FM (Ottawa, ON) February 29, 2024, promoting Lana Winterhalt’s new album Recovering Theatre Kid
Up To Speed on CBC Radio 3 July 27, 2023, promoting Lana Winterhalt’s film compositions for Rachel Beaulieu’s films “Crush” and “Mémère”
Up To Speed on CBC Radio 3 September 16, 2022, promoting the release of her single “More Time With You”
Live on Global News Winnipeg December 2019, promoting holiday EP “The Fall”
Live on Global News Winnipeg October 11, 2018 promoting the release of “If & When”