The music captures the intimacy of traditional songwriting while weaving in the textures and drive of electronic production—songs that are equally at home on headphones late at night or filling a dance floor. Sitting within the growing wave of emotional dance music, or providing a soundtrack to the trend of “crying at the club,” the performance balances vulnerability with euphoric release.
The visual component reflects this same duality, layering nostalgic textures and vintage tones with cinematic references that heighten the atmosphere. With a discography often described as cinematic, Otherwise Fine extends this sensibility into the live space—crafting visuals that feel like moving memories: familiar, dreamlike, and slightly surreal. Together, the music and imagery form an immersive experience that invites audiences not only to dance, but to feel deeply within the moment.
Artist Biography
Otherwise Fine (Spencer Baird Parent) is a Canadian electronic music act known for a unique sound that seamlessly combines the musicality and emotions of acoustic songwriting with the textures and energy of electronic production.
In late 2018, they self-released their debut EP ‘IwantU’, which quickly attracted blog attention and editorial playlist support. Building on that momentum, they followed with a steady stream of releases that earned praise from major outlets like Stereofox, AcidStag, and DJMag, earning multiple #1 spots on the Hype-Machine charts.
Otherwise Fine’s list of accomplishments has only continued to grow, with standout collaborations “Shipwreck” with Emily Rowed (2M+ streams) and a remix for electronic-chill artist Attom (receiving heavy rotation on Sirius XM). With critical acclaim (London Forest City Music Award nominee for Best New Electronic Act) and support on 14 editorial playlists (including 3x New Music Friday Canada), to date, Otherwise Fine has amassed over 10M streams.
Links
▶ Instagram and tiktok: @otherwisefine
▶ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0n255T84TbJje4U9RcKHGP
▶ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/otherwise-fine/1443140106