Speed Date with The Murmurs co-founder Heather Reid

Singer/songwriter Heather Reid talks about being openly queer in the ‘90s with her former Murmurs bandmate Leisha Hailey, her love of musical theatre and her new music video, “Right Here Right Now.”

Check out Heather Reid’s new music video, “Right Here Right Now” below.

Chelle Turingan is a video journalist and filmmaker based in Toronto, ON. Their work has appeared in Maclean’sChatelaine, and Today’s Parent. They are also co-director / producer / editor of Xtra’s documentary film, Small Town Pride.

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