Finding Connection in the Noise
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In Halifax N.S, Lydia Langille is carving her own space within the local music scene. As a proud trans artist and accomplished multi-instrumentalist, she is poised to debut an album that marries personal storytelling while playing with the idea of looking for ways to connect.Lydia Langille intertwines identity, collaboration, and community through Halifax’s underground music scene
In the Halifax, N.S., music scene, Lydia Langille is building more than songs – she’s building connection between herself and other musicians. A proud trans artist and trained multi-instrumentalist, Langille plays with multiple bands and performs as a solo artist. Her music is rooted in raw honesty, experimentation and collaboration. Whether composing in her bedroom studio or performing on local stages, her music reflects her lived experience and her journey toward her most authentic self.
Her first solo album, EMBEDME, shows local musicians coming together and captures an artist supported by community, fueled by vulnerability and committed to using music as a bridge between genres and people. Langille plays a range of genres from punk, classical, country, folk, rock and electronic. This album features a range of styles and genres on the EMBEDME album. Inspired by the idea of “looking for connection” the album was a passion project for Langille over the last year.
Langille plays with the high-energy, all-female punk trio Amygdala Hijack and the folk-country band Holy Crow. Her aim with her music is to bring artists together across Halifax’s underground and DIY music scene.
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As a multi-instrumentalist Lydia plays upright bass for the local band Holy Crow.
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Lydia composing in her room which serves as her musical lab. As a solo artist -EMBEDME reflects her lived experiences and working with other local musicians to collaborate. Here, she writes, composes, and records.
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Soundcheck at Gus Pub sin the North end sees Lydia, a core member of Amygdala Hijack, working alongside her bandmates. With the venue’s long history in Halifax’s punk and metal scene, this all-female trio gets ready to take the stage with a performance that embodies riot girl power and rebellion.
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On a bright Sunday, Lydia and the Holy Crow band catch up outside their practice space before jams.
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Practicing for their next show at Gus Pub, Holy Crow mixes country, bluegrass, and folk influences with a rich, heartfelt groove. The band feeds off each other, crafting melodies that hit with an authenticity and soulful sound.
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Holy Crow brings in the crowd at Gus Pub.
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At RadStorm, in Halifax’s north end Lydia meets fans at the merch booth, with new EMBEDME stickers and CDs. The venue, a vital part of Halifax’s underground scene, has long been a space for artistic collaboration, activism, and promoting creative and cultural activities through a DIY approach.
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Lydia pours her heart into each song at the EMBEDME album release show. The energy in the room is a mix of electric and tender. Months of effort have led to this moment, where friends, family, and fans witness the debut of her solo journey.
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After the show at RadStorm, Lydia embraces a friend. Her debut album has spoken its truth, and in this moment, her music has accomplished what she set out to do – connecting people together.
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Lydia finishes off the show singing a song personal to her.
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Outside RadStorm Lydia hangs with fellow bandmates and collaborators. Moments of connection and sharing her music with those who’ve supported her journey.About the author
V. Patterson
V. Patterson is a 3rd year journalism student.
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