Kandy Roar is an amalgamation of inspirations gathered from old school rock and roll, the early stages of blues, and their affinity for the strange. They are an advocate for mental health care, drawing on their own experiences for lyrical wisdom. Fusing early 70s glam rock and blues from the Great Depression era, their sound is both unique and nostalgic, with added oddities straight from their subconscious. Their performances are theatrical and energetic, embodying the likes of Evil Presley and Janis Joplin.
Kandy Roar has just released their debut EP, ‘Demon Blues’, funded in part by Creative BC and the Government of BC, with support by FACTOR Canada and Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters, Ft. award winning guitarist Alex Flock. Coming fresh out of the gate with such a personal and vulnerable EP, it is clear Kandy doesn’t shy away from their authenticity and is ultimately here to ROAR
Their debut album ‘Demon Blues’, funded by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, is NOW STREAMING EVERYWHERE, and focuses heavily on their personal struggles with mental health, as well as exploring the idea of a higher power, and the malevolent forces in contrast. With straightforward influence in Blues, a need for Glam Rock and an unhealthy obsession with cults - their music sets them apart from the norm.
If you or someone you love is suffering with mental illness, please know you are loved and worth it! Reaching out is the hardest part. Hold on to the good times, and stay true to your path!
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310-6789 - BC Mental Health Support Line 24/7 (Do not add area code)
1-800-SUICIDE - If you are in distress or worried about someone else. 24/7
www.heretohelp.bc.ca -
1-855-242-3310
Offers immediate help to all Indigenous people across Canada. Available 24/7.
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Qmunity is what happens when queer, trans, and Two-Spirit folks looking for a sense of community come together to meet, guide, and support each other.
Provides counselling and health services including notarial, administrative, and emotional support.
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The world pushes neurodivergent people to mask, so much so that it becomes part of who they are. They spend so much time suppressing their natural instincts that the mask becomes part of them. It can also be a safety tool. If a neurodivergent person lives in an environment where it’s not safe to stand out or where they will not receive support, then it’s often significantly safer to mask all the time.
But masking can do long-term damage to identity, self-esteem, self-acceptance, and independence. Masking means putting up with behaviors and situations you find distressing, acting in ways that feel unnatural, and constantly draining your mental battery so you don’t draw attention to yourself. Whether it’s for safety or simply because it’s easier, masking comes at a high cost.
For more info on Dual Diagnosis, or the link betwen mental health and substance use, see this resource from The Recovery Village Cherry Hill:
https://www.southjerseyrecovery.com/treatment-programs/dual-diagnosis/
As well as this medically reviewed info on how these disorders affect the LGBTQ+ community at large (USA Resources) https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/lgbtq/