Canadian R&B artist Justine Tyrell has established a strong musical presence across Canada with her smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and early-millennium influences. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, she began channelling her emotions into music at a young age, penning her first song at just seven years old. Her debut EP, *While You Were Sleeping* (2021), created during the pandemic with backing from FACTOR and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, features production by the Canadian duo Matthew Zoeteman and Timothonius. The EP attracted significant attention from major Canadian media outlets such as CBC Radio, Exclaim! (Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear 2021), Virgin Radio, iHeartRadio, and Sirius XM Radio, and received editorial support from Spotify Canada, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
Since 2018, Justine has performed over 400 times across North America. She is also the official Canadian National Anthem singer for the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders, opening each home game at McMahon Stadium for a crowd of 30,000. With half a million streams on her independently released debut project and a new EP set for early 2024, Justine is poised to expand her reach and captivate audiences worldwide.
Name:
Justine Tyrell
Genre:
RnB
Founded:
2015
# of Albums:
1 EP called While You Were Sleeping, and another one on the way
Latest Album:
While You Were Sleeping
Latest Single:
Ghost Town
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Aaliyah. She inspired so much for me both in her music, and how she carried herself overall. She was amazing.
Favourite musician now:
Aaliyah is still a queen for me, but Ama Lou is another fav
Guilty pleasure song:
Oh it’s guilty alright.. The Call, by The Backstreet Boys.
Live show ritual:
Really just finding a quiet spot to get grounded by myself and get my mind in the zone. I take a few deep breaths and try to calm my brain.
Favourite local musician:
We have tons – but Kaeyae Alo is a fav for sure!
EP or LP?
LP! Give me interludes, stories, easter eggs – all of it.
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl all the way
Road or studio?
Road! The magic of a live room with that special audience connection…fills my heart
Any shows or albums coming up?
I have an EP coming out later this year that I can’t wait to share with everyone
Where can we follow you?
Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | TikTok | Website
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
The Rouge
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
17th Ave. I’ve lived there, made so many memories there – and you never need a plan when you arrive.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Really anything along the Elbow River! It’s beautiful, I love seeing all the gorgeous houses in the area – and it’s just peaceful.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Untitled Champagne Lounge on Thursdays
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Hot Wax.
