Oleyada is an indie-pop artist working out of her bedroom studio in Mississauga. As a second-generation Canadian with parents from Uruguay, she pays homage to her cultural background by writing and performing in both English and Spanish. Oleyada’s music has a retro quality but is undeniably fresh and unique. Through lush instrumental arrangement and shimmery vocals, Oleyada creates dreamy soundscapes to complement her storytelling. Her lyricism is playful but also conveys a depth and complexity that keeps the listener engaged. These qualities have made Oleyada a hot commodity in Canadian synch, landing two placements in CBC’s ‘Strays’, CityTV’s ‘Hudson and Rex’, Amazon Prime’s ‘The Lake’, and the immensely popular ‘Workin’ Moms’. Having travelled to Spain, Paris and LA to collaborate with renowned artists, songwriters, and producers, Oleyada continues to expand her musical horizons as she readies herself for her FACTOR-supported 2024 EP release.
Name:
Oleyada
Genre:
Indie-Pop/Alt-R&B/Latin
Founded:
2020
# of Albums:
1 upcoming EP!
Latest Single:
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Miley Cyrus, Lily Allen, Marina & The Diamonds, Fiona Apple
Favourite musician now:
The Marias
Guilty pleasure song:
Mayonesa – Chocolate
Live show ritual:
Chugging a cider
Favourite local musician:
The Free Label
EP or LP?
EP
Early bird or night owl?
Night Owl
Road or studio?
Studio
Any shows or albums coming up?
Late Night Jam – July 19 (EP)
Where can we follow you?
Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Lazros Greek Grills
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Main St in Streetsville. I have so many fond memories there. I took guitar lessons at the Strings Attached, would go for ice cream (still do) at Murphy’s Ice Cream Parlour, and performed in Streetsville Village Square last summer!
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Kariya Park because Cherry Blossoms! It’s little but the ambiance is unmatched. I did a live performance video there for my songs Pick Up the Phone and Dig Yourself a couple years back – all the little noises in the background, birds chirping and kids playing, created the perfect vibe.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Mississauga Celebration Square holds a lot of great events, I would love the opportunity to play there.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
I have spent a lot of money at the Long & McQuade on Rathburn.
