Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi chats with artist Avery Raquel, a Toronto-based musician performing at the Painted Lady on May 7 as part of the Departure Festival. Avery discusses her journey, starting with singing at age four and playing piano at seven, leading to her love for jazz and songwriting. She highlights her latest single "Hard to Stay," written in Spain with Alex Schindler and produced by Christian Lore. Avery also talks about her EP "Scratching at the Surface," recorded at Humber College. Upcoming performances include the Beaches Jazz Fest, Blue Mountain Festival, and Oshawa Convergence Festival.
