Calgary, Alberta, August 2009. A group of strangers reply to an ad on Craigslist for musicians to ‘improvise funk, afrobeat and reggae grooves’. At some point in the jam session, one of the drummers says […]
Carolina Maria are a Canadian singer/songwriter duo who share a deep passion for melodies & captivating lyrics. They love to engage with their audience & build lasting bonds through music. Carolina Maria express their emotions […]
Born and raised in Calgary, Jackson Reed became interested in music at 10 when he discovered The Beatles. Although he didn’t get serious about pursuing music as a career until he was about 15 and […]
After an ex-girlfriend wrote “You’re the King!” in Dylan’s high school yearbook, this dinosaur-loving, gangsta-rap-bumpin’, athletic, band geek born in Northern Alberta finally found his stage name for his Alternative Hip Hop act. Years later […]
Mandates are a loud, fast, guitar driven’ rock ’n’ roll band. Drawing influence from the best of 70’s rock, proto-punk and power pop. Name: Mandates Genre: Rock ’n’ Roll Founded: 2011 # of Albums: 3 […]
Indie/Folk and often jazz sounds, currently based in Calgary. Founded by guitarist/vocalist Bobby Henderson, and pianist/vocalist Craig Davidson, Yvette delivers an eclectic, melancholic blend to paint artistic soundscapes. Name: Bobby Henderson Genre: Indie/Folk Founded: 2017 […]
Getting ready to release her second album, Emily Triggs has become known as one of Alberta’s established musicians. A singer songwriter hailing from Montreal, she is breaking down barriers as to what is considered folk […]
Unafraid of both straight-up hooks and experimental song structure, RALEIGH is a band carving their own space in new music. Thoughtful refrains are woven by vocals, cello, and guitar, with drums and bass treading the […]
Independent Canadian performing artists Flint & Feather are a free-spirited husband and wife duo who are deeply passionate about connecting with people through folk/roots music, stories, and laughter. Based in Calgary, Alberta, co-members Joal and […]
IMONOLITH was formed in January 2018 by Drummer, Ryan ‘RVP’ Van Poederooyen (ex-Devin Townsend Project/Band) and Guitarist, Brian Waddell (ex-Devin Townsend Project/Band). The pair originally started writing music together for the then untitled band in […]
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