Though the creature was excluded from later editions, Linnaeus described it later as a “unique monster” that “is said to inhabit the seas of Norway,” though he admitted he had never seen one. In the first edition of Systema Naturae, a taxonomic classification of living organisms, Swedish botanist and zoologist Carl Linnaeus classified the kraken as a cephalopod ( Microcosmus marinus). The kraken is from Norse mythology, a popular wellspring for science-fiction and fantasy-lit writers. This species, which can reach 60 feet in length, is large enough to fight toothed leviathans such as sperm whales - and, it’s been reported, attack ships. The kraken myth has its genesis in something that’s quite real - historians say the legend derived from sailors’ eyewitness accounts of the giant squid (Architeuthis sp). With a beast like this awaiting sailors, it’s astonishing that early explorers ever left terra firma to venture out into the sea. The crew either drowned or were eaten by the fearsome colossus. It can reach the top of a sailing ship’s main mast, wrap its many tentacles around the hull and capsize it. Since I won't even talk to my friends about a lot of these things, it's an outlet for me to talk about things I don't talk about.' That unwavering devotion to her craft really shines through in 'love of your life.First mentioned in a 13th-century Icelandic saga, the sea-dwelling kraken is a terrifying monster. She admits, 'Music became a way to convey my emotions. She became more driven than ever, listening to music constantly and focusing on writing. When the pandemic hit, it did not deter her. The Toronto talent is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. She passionately sings, 'Say what you please / We both know I'm incapable to leave / Cause it still excites me when you say that I'm the love of your life.' Most of us know what it is like to fall prey to others’ validation, making this one hell of a relatable indie pop earworm that we could not be more delighted to premiere With feathery synths, gripping guitars and a catchy chorus, AVIV's indie-pop anthem is sure to have listeners hooked.

To quote Taylor Swift's song 'Fifteen,' 'When you’re fifteen, somebody tells you they love you, you’re gonna believe them.'

Her new single, 'love of your life,' speaks to the naivety of young relationships. 15-year-old artist AVIV understands what it is like to be sucked into that excitement. This also allows you to be easily charmed by false praise. When you’re young, everything feels that much bigger, giving romance an intensified, life-or-death gravity.

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