2025 E-Press Kit

Welcome to my EPK. From here you will find high-resolution images, music, and other info to download, as well as featured videos to watch. I’ve even included a quote or two, and recent ‘In the News’ links. Please feel free to reach out if you need something specific, not available in this EPK.

Information

2025 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Finalist Session I

Like The Rain

2020 EP RELEASE

Pieces

Avery Raquel is one of the most exciting and dynamic young vocalists I’ve had the chance to work with. Her command of the stage and crowd is nothing short of remarkable, her original material always leaves the crowd wanting more, and she is the consummate professional. This rising star is most DEFINITELY one that I’ll be watching.

~ Sean Jones – Soul In The City, Toronto, ON Canada

It may not be unusual for someone (anyone) to have been put through life's travails at a fairly young age. But to appear to come out of life's existential angst and write about it in often bleak minor-key introspections and, moreover, to sing about it all in what appears to be a fully formed voice is praiseworthy. This is the kind of stuff that songwriter and vocalist Avery Raquel is made of.

~ Raul da Gama - WholeNote Magazine

“Avery without a doubt in my mind has everything it takes to make it on a professional and international scale as an artist.”

~ Marla Joy - Internatonal Performance / Vocal Coach

“…A young fresh approach…delivered with the strength and confidence of a seasoned veteran. People get ready, Avery Raquel is on her way…”

~ Don Graham, Cash Box Canada

“Raquel's tone is multi-chromatic, her expression genuinely varied. There is much indication of her being an enthralling storyteller”

~ theWholeNote Magazine

Music

2025 SINGLE RELEASE

The Letter

1. The Letter 4:11

Canadian Alternative Soul artist Avery Raquel returns with her highly anticipated new single, “The Letter”. A heartfelt ballad that captures the delicate moment when friendship begins to blur into love. Told from her perspective after receiving a handwritten letter by her close friend, the song explores the vulnerability of confessing hidden feelings, the fear of change, and the hope of something deeper.

With Avery’s signature soul-infused delivery,“The Letter” blends emotional storytelling with tender melodies, pulling listeners into a timeless narrative of love, longing, and honesty.

Musically, the track is stripped back and intimate, allowing Avery’s warm, emotive vocals to take centre stage. Gentle piano lines and subtle string-like elements give the song a classic ballad feel, while her modern Alternative Soul style keeps it fresh and relatable. It’s the kind of song that resonates across generations, evoking the quiet intensity of young love but with the depth and maturity of Avery’s songwriting.

Producer: Matt McCormack
Release date: Sept 25, 2025

2025 SINGLE RELEASE

Like The Rain

1. Like the Rain 3:09

“Like The Rain” is a smooth, old-school soul track which uses the soft, steady rhythm of rainfall as a poetic metaphor for falling in love — gentle, grounding, and impossible to ignore.

With its warm vocals, laid-back groove, and timeless feel, “Like The Rain” is a perfect companion for easy listening, chill soul, and Sunday afternoon playlists.

Producer: Matt McCormack
Release date: July 31st, 2025

2025 SINGLE RELEASE

Hard To Stay

1. Hard To Stay 3:21

Hard To Stay by Avery Raquel blends Soul with subtle Alternative influences, creating a captivating vibe for anyone stuck in a cycle of love gone wrong. The track features a smooth melody and powerful lyrics that embody the struggle of walking away from what no longer serves you.

Co-produced: Alex Schindler / Christian Lohr (Joss Stone). Release date: April 24th, 2025