“Yesterday was a breakdown night. I didn’t tell anyone that,” the 20-year-old reveals in a deadpan tone. “It was a total breakdown. No one would know. I have those often, though. [It’s] like an identity crisis.” A new-wave solo artist, Canadian artist EKKSTACY is the self-labelled rockstar battling his personal frustrations and eager dreams. Right now however, EKKSTACY is on the road, and has just woken up somewhere in Philadelphia. “I kind of feel like shit. No, I’m fine. I’m okay. I did just wake up,” he mumbles. It’s early hours for the musician and he’s got a busy schedule ahead. Alongside a buzzing tour, EKKSTACY also has a looming deadline for his album, Misery. “The new record is due in two days and I wouldn’t ...