Toronto-based singer-songwriter Carmen Toth released Fix the World, her most personal and politically charged album to date. Anchored by its searing title track – written in a single burst of inspiration – the record blends raw honesty with lush, guitar-driven instrumentation to deliver a message that is both intimate and universal: break free from prescribed roles, embrace authenticity, and reclaim power.
Toth wrote Fix the World after attending a women’s gathering where she felt alienated by performative femininity, inspiring her to examine deeply ingrained expectations placed on women. “I feel like from birth, my generation of women was collectively brainwashed to put others first, cater to men, compete with each other, and obsess over beauty and having a perfect home and family,” she shares. “We need to hold ourselves accountable for enabling the patriarchy and start rebelling against it. The only way we’re going to fix the world is by supporting each other fiercely and stepping fully into our power.”
The album’s tarot-inspired artwork, illustrated by Peter Guidon (also behind Toth’s Pretty Dresses animated video), reflects that message of liberation. It reimagines the The World tarot card, depicting Toth with both acoustic and electric guitars, drumsticks in place of batons, and her two late cats – Snowshoe and Fritzy – as spirit guides. “The woman on the card is liberated and joyful, dancing without caring what others think,” Toth says. “That’s what my music and art represent for me. We must not be afraid to be who we really are and express ourselves authentically. Only by doing that can we fix the world.”
Produced by Joel Wasson (The Discarded) and John Critchley (Lowest of the Low), the 11-track album features Wasson on drums, Drew Atkins on bass, Michael McKenzie (Lowest of the Low) adding guitar textures, and Lee Rose (Ace of Wands) on viola for the haunting ballad Ghost. The record was mixed by Critchley and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer João Carvalho, reflecting a team effort rooted in Toronto’s indie community.
Fix the World marks a bold new chapter for Toth, who has shifted from acoustic beginnings to embrace electric guitar as a central part of her sound. The result is a vibrant blend of folk-rock, indie pop, and retro power pop, balancing Toth’s storytelling with a polished yet deeply organic production style.
The album follows two singles – Pretty Dresses and Time Bomb Heart – and serves as both a personal statement and a rallying cry. Toth’s writing confronts internalized patriarchy, societal expectations, and competition among women, while offering a vision of empowerment and collective healing. “This is the most ‘me’ record I’ve made,” she says. “Some of these songs date back to when I first started, but this is the first team who fully understood my vision. The 2002 version of me is very happy.”
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Carmen Toth is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter known for her hook-driven power pop, heartfelt storytelling, and retro-influenced sound. Drawing inspiration from artists like Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush, Cyndi Lauper, and Sheryl Crow, her music blends vulnerability with classic pop-rock grit.
Over the past two decades, Toth has evolved from solo acoustic sets and her early duo Social Potion into a fully realized indie artist, performing in both band and solo formats and building a loyal following through regular livestreaming. Her 2018 EP Safety Net, produced by Derek Downham, marked a shift toward a modern pop sensibility.
In 2020, Toth began work on her most ambitious project to date – Fix the World, an 11-song album co-produced with Joel Wasson and John Critchley (13 Engines). Featuring performances from members of The Discarded, Lowest of the Low, and Ace of Wands, the album captures Carmen’s growth as a guitarist and vocalist and cements her identity as a powerful voice in Canada’s indie rock and pop landscape.
