ES:MO

ES:MO is Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti, two imaginative genre-defying musicians who create music that is uniquely their own.

ES:MO fuses a love of songwriters from Leonard Cohen to

Phoebe Bridgers, with the inventive musicianship. They’re known for as perennial Juno Award nominees and veterans of Canada’s

music scene. Imagine fusing the sonic world of Radiohead with the soul of Stevie Wonder and the jazz-funk brain of Herbie Hancock and you’ve entered into ES:MO’s world.

ES:MO 2nd album SUNSHINE IN MY BONES has just been released, a celebration of the duo’s own compositions built on hours of jam sessions, found sounds such as washing machines, improvised voice and guitar loops, and the magical connection Elizabeth and Michael have when they create music together.

Their thoughtful songs explore everything from war crimes to cruise ship class warfare, love among tulips, and the need for human connection.

Guest drummers Larnell Lewis, Jinu Isac, Tony Ferraro, and Marito Marques, join Elizabeth and Michael who play everything else.