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How to write a love song without cliches The Globe and Mail has described Reid Jamieson as writing, “Achingly beautiful songs…. a haunting quality not soon forgotten.” Reid is a regular member of CBC’s Vinyl Cafe Orchestra who often steals t

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Andrew Bontempo

Andrew Bontempo

Genre:

Rock

Biography:

Bontempo has been writing for over 10 years. As a primary writer for his band, Hello Harvard, as well working away as a co-writer for new breakthrough pop & country artists he works with. Bontempo continues to earn credits and nods for his songs, receiving nominations for Pop Recording of the year at Hamilton Music Awards and listed as 'One To Watch' by Nashville Songwriters Association. His songs have received regular airplay on 101.1 The Hawk, 96.9 Radio Humber and 93.3 CFMRU. He continues to impress with the release of his hit ‘Trappers’ that hit viral status and continues to gain hundreds of new views every day. His versatility to cross genres is no surprise with experience writing country and pop for others.

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