Havens

Havens is the moniker of Toronto indie/alternative singer, songwriter and guitarist Andrew Beg. Inspired by ‘80s alt bands such as <a href="spotify:artist:3yY2gUcIsjMr8hjo51PoJ8" data-name="The Smiths">The Smiths</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:7bu3H8JO7d0UbMoVzbo70s" data-name="The Cure">The Cure</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1eClJfHLoDI4rZe5HxzBFv" data-name="INXS">INXS</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:49DW3KvkyjHO35mK1JnSyS" data-name="The Cult">The Cult</a> as well as 2000s indie like <a href="spotify:artist:0C0XlULifJtAgn6ZNCW2eu" data-name="The Killers">The Killers</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0XNa1vTidXlvJ2gHSsRi4A" data-name="Franz Ferdinand">Franz Ferdinand</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:6ssXMmc5EOUrauZxirM910" data-name="White Lies">White Lies</a>, Havens draws on a rich tapestry of influences to develop his signature brand of alternative rock.

Filled with memorable choruses, multi-dimensional guitars, and Beg&#39;s compelling baritone voice, the debut album Fairy Tales released in March 2024 to positive reviews. &#34;Easy, warm and at times anthemic, Fairy Tales is an incredibly impressive offering&#34;, said Australia&#39;s Happy Mag. &#34;Beg shines as a songwriter ... [and] has a knack for writing soaring chorus hooks, oozing familiarity and earnestness.&#34; Writer Steven Azami gave praise to its &#34;slick, contemporary pop/rock sound&#34; and &#34;stunning vocal performance,&#34; while radio legend Alan Cross highlighted the single &#34;Fall&#34; in his feature &#34;5 Songs You Must Hear This Week&#34;.

In 2023, Havens opened for <a href="spotify:artist:09XH90DXG8hru6NN96GbA0" data-name="Sam Roberts Band">Sam Roberts Band</a> at the Montreal Grand Prix Festival. In 2018, Havens played Radical Road Show, a Toronto festival headlined by iconic Canadian band, <a href="spotify:artist:7laI3diMt9Gpz0GAp85qLb" data-name="Skydiggers">Skydiggers</a>. Havens has also performed at Toronto’s best venues including Horseshoe Tavern, Lee’s Palace, The Rivoli, El Mocambo and sold-out shows at Drake Underground in 2022 and Gladstone Hotel in 2017.

In addition to performing live, Havens has appeared on media outlets including Global News, CHCH, SiriusXM CanadaTalks, 102.1 The Edge and more.