Pusher (musician)

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Martin Bernie, known professionally as Pusher, is a musician based in Toronto. [1]

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Pusher's song "I Can't Believe It" is about the social problem of lack of access to affordable housing. [1] [2]

Pusher released their debut album in 2016. [3] Their album Paperman came out in 2018. [4]

Various commentators have said that Pusher's music has themes of social consciousness [5] and optimism and nihilism. [6]

While quarantining for COVID-19 Pusher created a lot of music. [6] Pusher grew up in Merrickville–Wolford. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 Stuhr, Brandon (24 April 2021). "Toronto Producer Pusher Teases the Start of Economy With Witty New Single "I Can't Believe It"". Modern Neon Media.
  2. Demeire, Marie (1 May 2021). "Pusher releases new single "I Can't Believe It"". Canadian Beats Media.
  3. Song, Sandra (19 August 2016). "PREMIERE: Get Shook Up By Pusher and Push Push's Wobbly Powerhouse Of A Track". PAPER .
  4. sneakerbuddha (5 January 2019). "Pusher On His 'Paperman' EP, What's To Come In 2019 and More". xmpl.ca.
  5. Stuhr, Brandon (2 August 2021). "Pusher Unveils New "Back To The Future" Inspired Music Video For Retro Single "Back In Time"". Modern Neon Media.
  6. 1 2 CJOH-DT (18 May 2021). "Morning Jam With Pusher". Ottawa. CTV News.
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