IT’S WRITTEN IN THE STARS
Terra Lightfoot Canadian roots rocker Terra Lightfoot is a ferocious talent. Her songs tap into the raw emotion of hearts supercharged by love, loneliness and temptation. Her playing melds expert finger-picking and distorted, hook-heavy melodies. And her elemental voice commands attention and awe, whether on slow-burning soul ballads or hard-charging rock numbers. Nominated for a…
Teddy Thompson A member of the British musical dynasty first helmed by his legendary parents, Linda and Richard Thompson, Teddy Thompson left London for the US at 18, eventually settling in New York. Twenty years later, his latest release, Heartbreaker Please finds a commanding artist at the top of his craft. Called “one of the…
Skye Wallace With her skill in carving melodies and shreddable moments from rock foundations, songwriter Skye Wallace is an expert at proving herself in every room, at every turn. Shaped by an upbringing of constant motion, Wallace is at home with the idea that change, especially in oneself, is a constant. This truism has shaped…
Sarah McLachlan Sarah is one of Canada’s most celebrated singer songwriters with over 40 million albums sold worldwide. She has received numerous prestigious music awards over her career and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. In 2002 she founded her non-profit Sarah McLachlan School of Music. The school provides high quality music…
PIQSIQ With a style galvanized by darkness and haunting northern beauty, sisters Tiffany Ayalik and Inuksuk Mackay perform ancient traditional songs and eerie new compositions, leaving their listeners enthralled with the infinite possible answers to the question “what is the meaning of life?” With roots in Nunavut, the two grew up in Yellowknife. After years…
Pharis & Jason Romero Pharis and Jason have been quietly connecting with audiences since their first record release in 2011. They started out playing traditional music—banjo, guitar, and fiddle in old-time trio The Haints, and they’ve since moved their original songwriting and nuanced singing into the forefront. Their intimate performances are embraced by audiences internationally,…
Out East Out East are an indie pop duo based in Squamish but originally from the East Coast. Best buds Jon Allan and Adam Ravalia create unique, groovy, and emotive dream pop, and have released two EPs to date: their debut record in the summer of 2020 entitled He’s, and more recently By the Ocean, an EP released…
Old Soul Rebel Bold, upbeat, immense and soulful. This is the cutting-edge sound of Old Soul Rebel. The powerhouse duo, coloured by brass and driven by drums, puts a brand-new shine on soul and rock ‘n’ roll. Named “one of 11 best new bands” by CBC Radio Canada in 2016, Old Soul Rebel is one…
Ocie Elliott Victoria duo Ocie Elliott – Jon Middleton and Sierra Lundy – dream up music meant for nights under the stars, long drives with no destination, and quiet moments of reprieve. After racking up over 15 million combined streams and receiving acclaim from American Songwriter, Atwood Magazine, PopSugar, and more, the pair cemented their…
Moontricks The beautiful Kootenay mountains are the home of Moontricks, a duo whose timeless sound captures the essence of their rugged roots. Combining their love of folk, blues, and electronic music, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman are blazing their own trail, merging musical worlds and capturing audiences along the way. Their authentically raw and seductive…