Thomas McKay - Exeter Sound Studios

10/08/2025

ripping at .del Great night Beautiful people !!! Digging India big time

10/06/2025

Posted • HERE WE GO!!! SINGLE NUMBER THREE!!!

“Ain’t No Substitute” will be released into the universe on Oct 24th!

This baby’s a little faster, and a little humorous, too! Hope you groove to her!!!

Sending so much love to my incredible team of musicians, management, music lovers, and movers who made “Ain’t No Substitute” possible! This time, Thom McKay helped me write her! I was stuck on what the hook would be, and he supplied it!

🎵 Ain’t No Substitute

Written by: Maureen Honoré & Thomas McKay

Produced by: Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd, Thomas McKay

Arranged by: Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd

Vocals, backing vocals: Maureen Honoré

Bass: Takashi IIo

Rhythm guitar: Sasha Kashperko,

Keys, synth: Antony Gordon

Drums: Ron Otis

Strings and Horns: Detroit Soulchestra Ensemble by

Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd, contractor: John Madison
Band recorded at: Willis Sound, Willis MI

Strings and Horns recorded at: Black Sheep Audio & Production, Novi, MI

Vocals, backing vocals recorded at: Exeter Sound Studios, Toronto, ON

Photo: Jen Squires

10/04/2025

Indian skin regime in full swing. (Dahlia enjoying Guava)

09/23/2025

I call this Dystopianairport

09/20/2025

09/20/2025

Posted • ✨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT✨
Our “Sound of My Love” Tour just expanded in the most beautiful way. Not only are we adding two more Indian cities—including my beloved hometown, Goa (a true homecoming I’ve dreamed of 🌊❤️) and Pune—but we are also crossing borders into a whole new country: Nepal!

Nepal has faced so much heartbreak and loss in recent times. It is a profound honour to be welcomed there to share music, love, and healing. Deep gratitude to and for making this possible, and to the powerhouse Rachana Dahal for this incredible collaboration!

🎶 On Tour with me:
Dahlia Fernandes (lead vocals / keys)
Thom McKay (guitar/keys)
Yohaan Pissurlenkar (bass)
Makrand Sanon (drums) .music

📍 Tour Dates & Venues

🇮🇳 India
• Oct 5 – (Workshop) – New Delhi
• Oct 8 – The Piano Man, Eldeco Centre (Concert) – New Delhi .del
• Oct 9 – The Piano Man (Concert) – Gurugram .ggn
• Oct 10 – The Piano Man Jazz Club (Concert) – Safdarjung, New Delhi
• Oct 22 – The Cube, .india (Thomas McKay x Dahlia Fernandes Workshop) – Mumbai
• Oct 24 – .goa (Concert) Goa
• Oct 25 – (Concert) – Pune
• Oct 29 – (Concert) – Mumbai

🇳🇵 Nepal
• Oct 12 – (Workshop & Concert) – Deorāli
• Oct 17 – (Concert with Rachana Dahal) – Kathmandu powered by

Artwork: .destination
Creative Mgmt: .cave .method
Mgmt: LL Artists
Booking Mgmt:

09/17/2025

Posted • 🚨UPDATE - 2/3rds of the tickets are already gone! Don’t wait to get your tickets today!* SUURRPRRIISSEEEEEE!!! ✨ Toronto ✨Thursday, Sept 25th - I’ll be at The Piston playing the songs I’ve been pouring my heart into for the last two years!! Doors at 8pm. Tickets in bio 🎟️. I can’t wait to see you and beyond excited to share all of this new music live 💫

09/17/2025

Posted • That look when you find out your show on Sept 25th at The Piston in Toronto is almost sold out! There are only a few tickets left!! Please get your tickets today if you haven’t already. I’m truly so excited to play for you all next month! Link in bio for tickets 😘🎟️

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09/17/2025

Posted • Thursday 25th September. The Piston, Toronto. Doors - 8pm. Cant wait to play all this new material for you 💕 Hit my linktree in my bio for tickets! There are only my a few left 😘

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09/15/2025

I’m very excited to be delivering a series of workshops in India for producers and artists while on tour with . Thank you Ayush Singh and for making this possible. I’m stoked to share insight on best practices in the record making realm and to meet and discuss my methods with Indian musical talent.
Date:October 5th
Venue:Depot 48 , Delhi
Moderator: Dahlia Fernandes
Price:499 INR
Limited spots available and I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone with great anticipation.
TICKETS AVAILABLE: in

09/07/2025

I think the expression is actually 9 days a week.
Since May … 7 days.
I’ve learned so much in such a short time period.
I’m grateful to make records in my home that have been heard by millions of people.
THAT is motivation.
Grateful.

05/02/2025

Wooden Walls is out now. just released her first single in the country genre and tbh it makes a lot of sense. Michaela is a very strong top line writer and those who know are aware that that skill crosses genres with ease. How great to live in a world where you can explore. The team was huge and everyone worked so hard to get Michaela’s vision actualized. I gotta say when she initially mentioned it … I had some questions but it didn’t take long to realize these tunes have legs big time. Congratulations Michaela ! You did a great job.