SNACKING with ALICIA

Alicia Bee

“I had this professor, Zarah, in my second year at OCAD that was so cool and unapologetic and provocative; she taught me how to be playful in a career way and it had massive impact on my life.”

What are the go-to snacks you like to eat?

I mean, I eat pretty healthfully, but the honest answer is any type of chip (other than all dressed), Sour Patch Kids, and popsicles.

Do you brush your teeth when you wake up or after eating breakfast?

Before (I almost never eat breakfast in the morning).

Do you wet your toothbrush before or after you apply toothpaste?

After.

Favorite Restaurant in Toronto?

Tough one! Toronto is so delicious. Cheap lunch: Ritz Caribbean, UberEats: Otto’s Doner, Feelin’ Myself: Bar Raval, Home base: 416 Snackbar

What does equality mean to you?

This is equal to that, arbitrarily. 

When It’s all said and done, The title to your autobiography is called_____?

“Five More Minutes?:  An Exercise in ADHD”

What songs have you completely memorized?

So many, but let’s go with Electric Relaxation by Tribe Called Quest.

Who made the best ‘Sunday Morning’ song A) k-os B)No Doubt or C)Maroon 5 ?

No Doubt, duh. It was the first CD I ever owned (third grade birthday present and responsible for a decent amount of my young angst alongside Nevermind , Jagged Little Pill and Big Shiney Tunes 2).

What’s the last item you purchased with cash?

Weed, haha.

What does retirement look like to you?

I’ve always wanted to have a tiny farm with a horse, cow, goat, chickens, pig, dog, a plush vegetable garden and slick music studio. Something near water is always the dream.

According to you, who is the best-dressed person in business?

Depends on which business, I guess. I love my business partner (Pollen) Niki Bagheri’s style – it’s super personal and honest and maximalist. Niki dresses in a way that would never make sense for me, but it’s such a perfect representation of her - she wore a literal living snake very casually to a barbecue once.

What skill are you determined to master?

All of them! I’ve always been obsessed with learning. In a short(ish) term way, I’m want to learn French, classical piano and how to sound tech.

What three films best describe your life?

Amelie, Clueless, Yes Man (lol)

The most influential brand right now is?

Reluctantly, Instagram.

Do you believe there is a way to turn your passions in to work, and if so, how?

That’s more or less been my last five years. I quit my highest paid job, had soup with producer/chosen family Birthday Boy in August 2016, decided to work in music, was very, very poor, started figuring some things out and working with some amazing people. I’ll let you know how it goes, but I can pay my rent and buy decent groceries now, so that’s cool.

Where is your happy place?

My mum’s house in Deleware, Ontario or almost any space where live music is playing.

What are the 3 Albums that soundtrack your life?

Just three?! The Miseducation of Lauren Hill, Yeezus, House of Balloons (Nothing Was the Same, Kid A, In Colour, Love What Survives, Da Real World, Drukqs, Psychic – sorry, this is a cruel question).

What three words would you use to describe your past three months of your life?

Growth, Love, Trying (for all of my months, really).

What books define your career?

A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf, Matilda by Roald Dahl even though he’s wild problematic (“Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it. Be outrageous. Go the whole hog.”), and All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald S. Passman.

Name something you couldn’t go a day without and Why?

Music – from the moment I wake up to the moment I fall asleep. My brain is so messy and neurotic all the time and music has saved me from a lot of that struggle before I even noticed. My dad was a house DJ and loves a wide spectrum of music, so he inadvertently showed me how to express emotion via music from a very young age. Techno and classical help me work effectively in a massive way. I show love and intimacy, deal with anger, sadness, stress, and express celebration and sincere happiness through music. I hear the underlying cliché, but music has taught me a ton about myself  and how I want to live. 

Dogs or Cats?

Dogs, but I have a cat, Smalls, that I love a whole lot.

What things in life are still a mystery to you?

Why Kahwi would just leave us like that </3

Who is your role model and why?

I had this professor, Zarah, in my second year at OCAD that was so cool and unapologetic and provocative; she taught me how to be playful in a career way and it had massive impact on my life.

Indica or Sativa?

Hybrid (Girl Scout Cookies)