Siibii looks for answers to some tough personal questions with their new single and video YOY — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The latest stylish gem from the queer, non-binary Indigenous Montreal artist, YOY takes stock of the good, bad and downright traumatizing aspects of young life. Featuring an infectious melody that resonates in your ears long after the song is gone, YOY couples proficient musicianship with the lyrical prowess of someone learning to love themselves.
Siibiii is hailed as a champion of mental health awareness among listeners, and their newest release doubles down on their empathetic abilities. Preaching kindness and self-acceptance, YOY comes from a place of love, regardless of how confusing and self-destructive our actions my be sometimes. Lyrics such as “My inner child needs a little help / to show some kindness to my future self. I’m gonna need it / if I’m gonna get there,” represent this idea perfectly.
With 300,000-plus streams across all platforms, the messages within Siibii’s debut EP For Those I Love(d) (released under the name Angel Baribeau) continues to ring loud and clear. Siibii is stepping into their new name with a total artist rebrand and an upcoming music catalog.
With stunning vocals to amplify vulnerable and honest lyrics, For Those I Love(d) included Wish We Were Older, which topped the Indigenous Music Countdown, won Best Music Video at the Toronto Indie Shorts Film Festival and garnered them the Young Canadian Songwriters Award from the SOCAN Foundation. Siibii is currently working on their second music project, a self-titled album due in 2023.
Watch the video for YOY above, listen to For Those I Love(d) below, and find Siibii at their website and TikTok.
