Born in Nigeria and raised in Calgary, enigmatic singer-songwriter Uyemi found her voice listening to the outliers of neo-soul and contemporary R&B, from Erykah Badu and SZA to Frank Ocean and Jhené Aiko. Her Butterfly […]
Mike Tod is an Alberta musician, folk music scholar and ethnomusicologist. His self-titled three-track EP (released on November 26, 2021) includes a handful of traditional songs that showcase the enduring, remedial power of folk tunes […]
Growing up with jazz musician parents, Allison Lynch began studying violin, piano, guitar and ukulele from an early age, incorporating them into her songwriting. With an eye to the golden age of jazz and a […]
Katherine and Kylah have combined their passion for electronic sounds, club aesthetics, fashion and dance to create their synthetic love child, Khillah Khills. Name: Khillah Khills (50% Katherine Hillson, 50% Kylah Floen) Genre: Synthpop, […]
Award-winning singer-songwriter Lisette Xavier is your average puppy-loving vegan who is probably rollerskating right now. In January 2021 she was a finalist in the Calgary RISE UP songwriting contest as well as one of 40 […]
Both sweet and soulful, Indigo Rose unique lyricism and lush harmonies lend voice to themes such as ego and happiness. The R&B and soul-inspired singer-songwriter began studying classical piano at the early age of five […]
Natalia Chai is a solo, independent R&B/Neosoul singer-songwriter. Classically trained in piano since age 6, she was drawn to talents like Alicia Keys and Motown, and today’s influences that include James Vickey, PJ Morton, Nao […]
Michalis Andronikou is a composer and musicologist currently residing in Calgary, AB. He holds a PhD in composition from the University of Calgary. He received his Bachelor’s and Integrated Master’s degrees in musicology from the […]
James Noble is an African-Canadian Rapper/Producer with an undeniable sound. He takes the listener on his life journey with percussive beats and thought-provoking wordplay. Noble is living proof that contrary to popular belief, Hip-Hop can […]
Jon Gant began his music career in Junior High, forming bands with friends and playing shows around southern Alberta. By High School, he had formed the avant-garde production duo me.i.mam with his friend Shawn Everett […]
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