Sarah Siddiqui shares new single, “Nine Hours” ahead of show at T.O. Lounge
Toronto’s own alt-folk-soul songstress Sarah Siddiqui returns with her long-awaited single, “Nine Hours.”
Known for her haunting vocals and deeply poetic songwriting, Siddiqui delivers yet another emotionally rich track that reflects her signature blend of vulnerability and raw lyrical depth. A staple of the Toronto music scene since the mid-‘90s, Sarah’s music has long served as a window into personal struggles, healing, and growth — and Nine Hours is no exception.
To celebrate the release, Sarah will be the Feature Act at T.O. Lounge on July 30th at 7:30 PM, kicking off the weekly open mic hosted by Jody. Consider it more than a performance — it’s a moment.
Review
“Nine Hours” hits like a gut punch wrapped in poetry. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s one of Sarah Siddiqui’s most personal songs to date—a powerful reflection on grief, friendship, and the things we wish we’d seen sooner.
Her vocals carry the heartbreak with striking vulnerability, especially in the chorus: “And I ran… out the door / To your house… and called out your name / But something was strange.”
Nostalgic lines like “We thought we’d grow old together, man / Remembering all the sketchy bands” add depth, while the haunting refrain—“You slipped through my hands nine hours later into the sky…” leaves a lasting ache.
This isn’t just a song—it’s a goodbye, a journal entry, and a release all at once. “Nine Hours” doesn’t just ask you to listen. It makes you feel every second of it.