Multi-talented artist, Juno Award nominee Rian Peters, better known as IAMTHELIVING, was raised in Peckham, South East London, UK, before re-locating to Vancouver, Canada, which he now calls his second home. IAMTHELIVING’s international perspective and wealth of life experiences shine through in his musical output- a fast-growing collection of richly written, vibrant songs that emanate authentic emotion. In an era often too fixated on formulas and catering to short attention spans, IAMTHELIVING stands out as an artist who is deliberate, taking his time with his output. His songwriting is focused and poised, and it emanates intentionality- it’s as if he wastes not a note, with each element of his songs combining to contribute to a cohesive, meaningful whole. A singer, songwriter, producer, visionary, and all-around performer, he is a multi-faceted artist committed to advancing his craft, while always remaining heartfelt and genuine. Approaching his creativity from a humanist perspective, he draws inspiration from seeing how music can connect people from all walks of life, encouraging others to live healthy, positive lives. Rian's debut EP ‘In This Thing Called Life.’ went on to receive a nomination for the ‘Traditional R&B/Soul recording of the year’ at the 2021 50th annual Juno Awards. Then, in 2020 and 2021, he was also nominated for ‘R&B artist of the year’ at the Western Canadian Music Awards. He has also been featured on CBC Radio, as well as national TV shows such as CTV in the morning, Breakfast TV Toronto, The Marilyn Denis Show, and more. His most recent release is ‘JNGL’, a well-received cross genre collaboration release project with acclaimed Vancouver artist Teon Gibbs that features a set of infectious, vivid tracks that remain engagingly eclectic throughout. One can only look forward to what the future holds for this versatile artist, whose creativity spans singing, songwriting, performance, instrumentation, and much more.