Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine
| Company type | Duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Elijah Woods, Jamie Fine |
| Defunct | November 2020 |
| Headquarters | Ottawa , Canada |
| Products | Music singles, EPs |
| Parent | Big Machine Records (2017–2020) |
Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine (pronounced Elijah Woods "ex" Jamie Fine) was a Canadian pop music duo consisting of songwriter-producer Elijah Woods and singer-songwriter Jamie Fine. They rose to fame after winning the inaugural season of the Canadian reality music competition The Launch, subsequently releasing the single "Ain't Easy" through Big Machine Records. The song earned Double Platinum status from Music Canada and reached the top position on Canada's adult contemporary airplay chart. They became the highest-selling artists from the show, following up with three more singles that achieved gold certification and securing several accolades, including Best New Canadian Artist or Group at the 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs.
After a four-year tenure with Big Machine Records, Elijah Woods and Jamie Fine decided to separate in November 2020 to embark on individual solo endeavors. Both artists have since attained personal chart success with singles that made appearances on the Canadian Hot 100.
2014–2017: Formation and The Launch
Elijah Woods was raised near Perth, Ontario, where he learned guitar from his father and began producing music at the age of seven. He completed his studies in Algonquin College's music industry program in 2015. Jamie Fine grew up in Ottawa’s Centrepointe neighborhood, starting to sing at six years old and performing throughout high school; she paused her culinary arts studies at Algonquin College to fully dedicate herself to music. Before appearing on The Launch, both had independently honed their musical skills for over ten years.
The duo came together in early 2014 after meeting at Algonquin College in Ottawa. Their collaboration began when Woods discovered Fine’s original track "Falling Down" on a friend’s phone. They worked together for several years before releasing digital singles in 2017, including "Serenade," which climbed to number 48 on Canada’s CHR/Top 40 airplay chart.
In September 2017, they participated in The Launch competing to release their rendition of "Ain't Easy", a song penned by Ryan Tedder and Camila Cabello. Emerging victorious, their single was officially released on January 17, 2018. It reached number 38 on the Canadian Hot 100 and claimed the #1 spot on the adult contemporary airplay chart by July. The track was certified Platinum by May 2018 and achieved Double Platinum status by February 2019. "Ain't Easy" served as the lead single for their debut EP 8:47 and contributed to their recognition as Best New Canadian Artist or Group at the 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs.
In interviews, they conveyed appreciation for their swift ascent in the industry, acknowledging how uncommon such rapid success is for musicians. They reflected on balancing their creative contributions while performing a song written by established stars and addressed doubts about their authenticity as artists. Woods humorously noted winning a singing contest despite not singing himself.
2017–2020: 8:47 era and separation
Following their exposure on television in 2017, Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine continued creating music under Big Machine Records. By June 2018, they announced intentions to release a debut EP, having amassed material equivalent to over two albums. Their second major-label single, "Better Off," was launched on August 24, 2018, serving as the second track from the 8:47 EP and marking their second entry on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. The third single, "You," along with the EP pre-order, became available on February 14, 2019; the full EP was released on March 8, 2019.
After four years signed with Big Machine Records, the pair amicably separated in November 2020 to focus on solo careers. Jamie Fine explained that creative differences played a significant role in their decision, highlighting divergent artistic directions and brand identities as primary reasons behind their split.
Elijah Woods
Following the separation, Woods dedicated himself to music production, quickly earning acclaim within the industry by producing Jessia's platinum-certified viral single "I'm Not Pretty," which reached number 22 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. He also co-wrote and produced Jessia's six-song EP How Are You? and maintains an ongoing collaborative relationship with her.
In March 2020, Woods established his own Ottawa-based label, Demos.wav Music Group, and embarked on a solo career as a vocalist and performer. His first solo single, "Lights," released in January 2021, gained nationwide attention, climbing to number 47 on the Canadian Hot 100 and receiving gold certification from Music Canada. Later that year, in October 2021, he released his debut EP Look What I Made, which comprises six self-written and self-produced tracks, including a feature with Jessia on the song "First Night." In May 2023, Woods joined Dean Lewis as a supporting act during the Canadian leg of The Future Is Bright world tour.
Woods’ production portfolio includes collaborations with artists such as Jessia, Jutes, 12AM, J-Soul, Aria Ohlsson, Always Never, will hyde, Adrian Mitchel, Ann@lise, Drawn to the Sky, KnownByAlex, lael, Melissa Kadas, Nick Bateman, Uptown Boyband, and his former partner Jamie Fine.
Jamie Fine
Launching her solo career with the track "Sellout," Jamie Fine delivered an honest commentary on pressures within the music industry; the song was co-written and produced by Elijah Woods. In 2021, she teamed up with Winnipeg-based DJ Takis and Brandyn Burnette for "All Time," which attained a peak position of number 27 on the Canadian CHR chart.
After a short break from releasing music, Fine signed with Universal Music Canada in May 2022. Her first single under this label was "Confessions," produced by her longtime collaborator Bynon, who also handled production duties for her six-track EP. Her third single of 2022, "Hate Me Love Me," which explores themes of toxic relationships, gradually gained radio play and reached number 48 on Canada’s CHR/Top 40 chart. November 2022 saw the release of her EP Eight Gardengate, featuring her singles along with a guest appearance by Quebec singer-songwriter Alicia Moffet.
In 2023, Fine returned to the Canadian Hot 100 with her single "If Anything's Left," which climbed to number 37—the highest solo chart position of her career—bolstered by a TikTok campaign amassing over 7.8 million views. The song also attracted international recognition by reaching number 11 on South Africa’s Billboard chart. Fine described this track as an anthem celebrating personal joy and co-wrote it alongside Dani Poppitt and Bynon. Additionally, she participated in an all-star charity single supporting Kids Help Phone’s Feel Out Loud initiative and served as the opening performer at the 110th Grey Cup championship event.
Elijah Woods
Elijah Matthew Woods is the founder and director of Demos.wav Music Group, an independent record label. Since 2020, he has amassed over 1.2 million followers on TikTok by sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses into his music creation process as well as alternate narrative verses. He is currently in a relationship with Hannah MacCrimmon, a Canadian businesswoman and TikTok entertainment manager.
Jamie Fine
Jamie Fine frequently explores themes related to same-sex relationships in her songwriting but identifies primarily as an advocate for inclusivity and social acceptance across all communities rather than focusing exclusively on LGBTQ issues. She has emphasized the significance of equality for all identities and revealed that she came to understand her sexual orientation at age eighteen. Since 2021, Fine has been in a relationship with Victoria Sabovitch, a Canadian model and TikTok personality.
Her artistic inspirations include groups and artists such as the Black Eyed Peas, Canadian rock ensemble Nickelback, and American rapper-producer J. Cole.
EPs
| Title | Information | Highest chart position |
|---|---|---|
| CAN | ||
| 8:47 |
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Singles
| Song | Year | Highest chart rankings | Certifications | Associated album | |||
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| CAN | CAN AC | CAN CHR | CAN HAC | ||||
| "Serenade" | 2017 | — | — | 48 | — | rowspan="2" Template:Non-album singles | |
| "Catchin Feels" | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Ain't Easy" | 2018 | 38 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
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8:47 |
| "Better Off" | 69 | — | 12 | 26 |
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| "It's Me & You (This Christmas)" | — | 15 | — | — | Template:Non-album single | ||
| "You" | 2019 | 91 | 6 | 16 | 7 |
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8:47 |
| "I'm Yours" | — | — | — | — | rowspan= "2" Template:Non-album singles | ||
| "Want You Back" | 2020 | 63 | — | 23 | 26 |
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| "—" indicates a track that did not chart or was not distributed to that format. | |||||||
Elijah Woods
| Song title | Year released | Top chart positions | Certifications earned | Related album | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CAN | CAN AC | CAN CHR | CAN HAC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Lights" | 2021 | 47 | 7 | 8 | 23 |
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Look What I Made | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Good Guys" | — | — | — | — | Template:Non-album single | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Take Care" | — | — | — | — | Look What I Made | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Someone New" | — | — | 39 | 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "First Night" (featuring Jessia) |
— | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "[Fingers Crossed (Lauren Spencer-Smith song)|Fingers Crossed]]" | — | — | — | — | nullTemplate:Non-album singles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "ILU"|— | 49 | 29 | 27 | - | "Everything Everywhere Always"|— | — | — | — | - | "Hayley." (with Will Hyde) |
— | — | — | — | Template:Non-album singles |- | "The Way That We Started (Taylor)" | — | — | — | — | Template:Non-album singles |- | "Life After Life"|2023 | — | — | — | — | - | "Past Life"|— | — | — | — | - | "Make Believe"|— | — | — | — | - | "24/7, 365"|— | — | — | — | - | "Last Girl" (featuring MacKenzie Porter) |
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Jamie Fine
| Song Title | Release Year | Highest Chart Positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | CAN AC | CAN CHR | CAN HAC | SA | ||||
| "Sellout" | 2020 | — | — | —[lower-alpha 1] | — | — | Template:Non-album singles | |
| "All Time" (featuring Takis and Brandyn Burnette) |
2021 | — | 48 | 27 | 28 | — | ||
| "Confessions" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | Eight Gardengate | |
| "On My Own" | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Hate Me Love Me" | — | — | 48 | — | — | |||
| "Never Wanted This" (featuring Alicia Moffet) |
— | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Talk Shit" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | Template:Non-album single | |
| "If Anything's Left" | 37 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 9 | If This Is It... | ||
| "Mistaken" | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "There You Go" | — | — | — | 33 | — | |||
| "Bulletproof" | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Seconds Away" | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "You're Like" | 79 | 9 | — | 8 | — | |||
| "Like I Do" | ||||||||
| "Body" (featuring Shawn Desman) |
2025 | 85 | 20 | 10 | 5 | — | ||
| "Wait Forever" | ||||||||
| "Homesick" | ||||||||
Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine
| Year | Award Body | Category | Nominee / Work | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs | "Best New Canadian Artist or Group" | "Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine" | "Won" |
| "Juno Fan Choice Award" | "Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine" | "Nominated" | ||
| "Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year" | "Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine" | "Nominated" | ||
| "Juno Award for Group of the Year" | "Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine" | "Nominated" | ||
| "Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year" | "8:47" | "Nominated" |
Jamie Fine
| Year | Award Organization | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs MTV Europe Music Awards" | "MTV Europe Music Award for Best Canadian Act" | "Jamie Fine" | "Nominated" |
| "Juno Awards of 2025" | "Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year" | "if this is it..." | "Nominated" |
References
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- Canadian synth-pop ensembles
- Canadian electronic music pairs
- Male and female musical duos
- Musical acts originating from Ottawa
- Artists signed to Big Machine Records
- Musical groups formed in 2014
- Living individuals with unknown birth years
- Musical groups that disbanded in 2020
- 2014 Canadian establishments
- Musical groups disestablished in 2020