Australian-Canadian artist, Mikhail Laxton, chats with MJ about his influences growing up, why he moved to Canada, and his new EP, Real, which features "Wasting Our Time."

Laxton, who now calls Ottawa home, relocated to Canada’s capital from his native Australia three years ago upon marrying his wife Leah. The move also proved to be a boost to his creative life, as most of the songs on the record came out of the emotional whirlwind he experienced during that period. By opening himself up through his music, Laxton quickly saw the positive impact it had on his audiences. (full bio here)