Jen Caswell: aka juniper_gal on Twitter

By day I'm a denizen of a wee corporate box in Calgary's belt line where lovely morning sunshine floods the room from wall to wall and ceiling to floor. In that box I work as a Communications Advisor specializing in Community Investment work for an Alberta-based utilities company.

When out of the box, I have a passion for all the ways we tell our stories: art of any form, writing, film and especially music. I truly believe that how we tell our uniquely Canadian stories is what sets us apart; expressing our experiences and connecting us across this great landmass.

Particularly passionate about music since joining a professional choir at age 7, I cannot remember a time when music didn't play a prominent role in my life. Today, no longer in a choir and a karaoke disaster, instead of making music - I appreciate it; buying it, catching it live and sharing it with others whenever I can.
With a major in Communications and a minor in Guinness, my time both attending and working for a post secondary institution prepared me for a life where I am able to live my passion for storytelling set to a soundtrack provided by CBC Radio3.

I'm always keen to share my latest musical find with whoever is interested and I'm delighted when others send something 'I've just got to hear' my way. My tastes are diverse as I believe an open mind and open ears are vital to experience all the magic and joy music can deliver.

I look forward to participating in and watching the NxEW community grow as together we work to support and promote Canadian music.