Adopting his maternal grandmother’s maiden name, Almandrez is the stage identity of Toronto-based artist Christian Ace.

Moments listening to late-night radio programmes like “The Quiet Storm,” “Delilah” & “Lovers & Other Strangers” form Christian’s earliest memories in music. These familiar moments inform the kind of music Almandrez is about: music that is personal, intimate and vulnerable. Almandrez’ self-described genre is aptly named “Lust Pop,” for the reason that his music lends itself to being played during moments of closeness.