Toui Manikhouth

Canadian singer-songwriter <a href="spotify:artist:1W0Cm6Ruc4yv4JM2YTpiYb" data-name="Toui Manikhouth">Toui Manikhouth</a> puts tracks together with a great sense of melody alongside engaging yet calming instrumentation. Manikhouth&#39;s hand-made approach adds a layer of honesty to his music, inviting in new listeners and fans of the indie folk scene alike.


<a href="spotify:album:077DYyXa3TW0PwUJxipyuB" data-name="This Service / The Fire and Disguise">This Service / The Fire and Disguise</a> is a quiet revelation, a collection of sweet, thoughtfully composed acoustic songs that thread together seamlessly. Manikhouth produces the kind of music that creates a welcoming space for its listener. His softly mesmerizing vocal style is a hallmark of this release, and features prominently on Maisonneuve Music labelmate <a href="spotify:artist:6EjWiupUIegiC95TAwIzs8" data-name="Lainee">Lainee</a>&#39;s 2017 breakout release <a href="spotify:track:6NvUfPFc6JwGYbGgNVEPw9" data-name="Sunrise, California (feat. Toui Manikhouth)">Sunrise, California (feat. Toui Manikhouth)</a>.


Scrutiny, clarity, and quiet introspection can be found among his lyrics, painted by delicate vocals woven through rhythmic guitar-driven backdrops. This style of music speaks to Manikhouth&#39;s overall versatility as an artist. It&#39;s a drastic departure from his other musical endeavour, Hamilton-based metal band Hey Clown. By entertaining these dual sides of his artistic personality, Manikhouth adds a well-rounded flair to his songwriting arsenal.