New Jersey Stage 2017: Issue 9 | Page 60

member Helen says her lat- est single “Child” was inspired by the thought – “what if every woman threatened to never have children again?” – from this premise comes a promising lo- fi experimental exploration of female empowerment that will leave you questioning the ideas of self-identity and culture in the modern age… Toronto’s Sarah Cripps drops her brand single “Leave Behind” recorded during what she calls a turbulent transition in her life. The artist says she was strug- gling with her own self-identity and encroaching darkness. From there Cripps has emerged trium- phantly with a record Atwood Magazine said is an ”exciting journey full of warmth, deep mu- sicality, and real feeling.” We’re excited to watch her move for- ward in her career… See ya next month! w Listen to “Leave Behind” by Sarah Cripps NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 9 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 60