Canadian Indie Rock Artist
Ballsy
Ballsy is the solo venture of Caveboy’s synth-bassist Isabelle Banos. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of pop-punk, the angst of grunge, and the nostalgic glow of a summer day in the suburbs, Ballsy's music is an explosive fusion of infectious hooks, unfiltered emotion, and a captivating blend of indie rock and pop.
For Fans of: Wet Leg, Sleater-Kinney, Alex Lahey
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Canadian Alt-Pop Artist
Cassie Dasilva
Turning heartbreak, love and introspection into angsty pop anthems, Cassie Dasilva is finding joy in the freedom of independence after a disappointing major label deal. Working with a hand-picked team, Cassie has seen self-made success beyond anything she achieved with label backing.
For Fans of: Julia Michaels, LØLØ, Tove Styrke
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Canadian-Uruguayan Indie Pop/R&B Artist
Oleyada
Through lush instrumental arrangement and shimmery vocals, Oleyada creates dreamy soundscapes to complement her storytelling in both English and Spanish.
For fans of: The Marías, Men I Trust, Kali Uchis
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Australian Skate Punk
Dune Rats
Lovable lunatics Dune Rats covered some impressive ground in 2023 - playing 67 shows in the USA, Canada, Europe and the UK + a string of Aussie festival dates including a massive set at Splendour In The Grass.
For Fans of: Pup, Skegss, The Chats
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Canadian Indie Folk Artist
Gentle Sparrow
Gentle Sparrow’s songs live beneath the surface, in the inner world, where emotions and dreams mingle. He began writing as a personal self-care exercise and realized that his music had the power to connect deeply with others as well. Robbie Teehan - the man behind Gentle Sparrow - is a prolific composer and veteran musician, a 4-time JUNO and 8-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee.
For Fans of: Xavier Rudd, Ed Sheeran, Harrison Storm
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Canadian Indie Folk Artist
Braden Lam
Blending authentic songwriting with modern indie flare, Halifax’s Braden Lam is forging the path to a new 21st century folk. His lyrical prowess, honey vocals, and catchy melodies have seen him nominated for and picking up a host of awards in recent years.
For Fans of: The Lumineers, Phoebe Bridgers, The Franklin Electric
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Canadian Soul/R&B Artist
Tanika Charles
Formerly the best kept secret in soul music, Toronto-based Tanika Charles has become a known staple of the genre both at home and abroad, twice JUNO nominated and Polaris Prize listed. Her music revels in honesty and attitude and her live show is high energy and endearing.
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Canadian Rock Artist
Charlie PS
Vancouver-based Charlie PS has a sound that is best described as a melting pot of rock and blues, inspired by both past legends and modern artists. Her latest EP ‘Even If It Kills Me’ is a triumphant collection of five songs about venting frustrations, and the celebration of self-discovery and personal growth.
For Fans of: Elle King, JJ Wilde, Grace Potter
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Australian Singer-Songwriter
Carla Geneve
Carla Geneve is a Perth-based singer-songwriter who has established a unique brand of brutally honest lyricism and vivid storytelling. Her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Learn To Like It’ received praise from the likes of Rolling Stone, Australian Guitar and triple j and was nominated for the Australian Music Prize. Her captivating live show has graced stages across Australia and North America, as well as Laneway and Falls Festivals.
For Fans of: Angel Olsen, Andy Shauf, Julia Jacklin
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Australian Indie Rock
Last Dinosaurs
Last Dinosaurs have been Aussie indie favourites for the past decade, amassing fans in every corner of the globe. They've graced the stages of Splendour in the Grass, Falls, Laneway Festival and The Great Escape and have supported bands including Foals and Foster the People.
For Fans of: The Rubens, San Cisco, Valley
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Canadian Pop Artist
Ria Mae
Ria is a three-time JUNO award nominee and multi-platinum selling artist who has toured globally with Tegan and Sara, Dido and Scott Helman.
For Fans of: Robyn, Tegan and Sara, Rose Cousins
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American R&B/Pop Artist
Evan Hannah
Evan Hannah is a queer, Black musician, activist and community organizer based in Virginia. 2023 sees Evan undertake an ambitious three-part album release, international tour and launch a unique skincare range.
For Fans of: Solange, SZA, FKA Twigs
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Australian Art Rock Artist
Lewis Coleman
A staple of the Naarm/Melbourne music community, Lewis Coleman makes music that is “heady, bewitching, and ultimately immersive. Definitely an artist to watch.” (Clash Magazine). Genre-wise, he runs the gamut from folktronica to synth-pop to groove-heavy indie rock.
For Fans of: The Dandy Warhols, Weyes Blood, Ball Park Music
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Canadian Indie Folk Duo
Rumour Mill
Rumour Mill is a west-coast Canadian indie band releasing their debut full-length album in 2023. The duo crafts beautiful songs that feature a lush topography of violin, keys, guitar and mandolin, led by a narrative of iconic harmonies.
For Fans of: First Aid Kit, Fleetwood Mac, Brandi Carlile
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Australian Indie Rock Singer-Songwriter
Glenn Hopper
Lauded for his production work as LEN20 (working with artists like Lil Nas X, Mary J Blige & Kid Cudi), Glenn Hopper steps into the spotlight with his enigmatic self-titled artist project, combining heartfelt and intelligent songwriting with captivating melodies.
For Fans of: Aldous Harding, Radiohead, Josh Pyke
Canadian Indie Alt-Folk Artist
Zoe Sky Jordan
Zoe Sky Jordan is a rising alternative singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. After growing up in a musical family in Toronto followed by several years in Nashville, Zoe stepped into a bolder and more brazen persona on her latest album 'Selfish', released in 2023.
For Fans of: Waxahatchee, Soccer Mommy, Snail Mail
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Canadian Indie Rock Artist
Matthew Ryan Jacobs
Matt is a singer songwriter from Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. Incorporating everything he loves into his sound; from Delta Blues to alternative rock, to singer songwriters like Bob Dylan and Tom Petty.
For Fans of: Matt Mays, Sharon Van Etten, Tom Petty
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Canadian Singer-Songwriter
Mah Moud
Mah Moud is a Toronto-based artist examining nostalgia and grief, joy and trauma, love and heartache on his debut album ‘abdalla’. He is described by CBC Music as possessing “tender songwriting, a gripping voice and unhindered openness”.
For Fans of: Bon Iver, Daniel Caesar, Frank Ocean
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Canadian Retro Soul Artist
Claire Davis
Claire Davis is a musical time traveller, a self-described analog girl in a digital world. Known for her mighty and expressive vocals as both a front person and backing vocalist, Davis blends the sounds of ‘60s and ‘70s soul with her own unique compositions. Her debut album 'Get it Right' was released in early 2023.
For Fans of: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Leon Bridges, Amy Winehouse
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Canadian Rap Artist
Sinzere
Hailing from Calgary, Canada, Sinzere is a heavy-hitting rap/soul artist on a mission to educate and inspire. With razor-sharp lyrics and raw, gritty production that draws inspiration from the who’s who of hip hop greats, Sinzere levelled-up in 2022 with the release of her debut album ‘Tabula Rasa’.
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Australian Alt-Pop Artist
Jarryd James
Jarryd James mixes intoxicating beats and lush, laid-back production with his signature smooth vocals to create the introspective, melancholic world his music exists in. He has over 450 million streams worldwide, multiple Gold and Platinum singles and a 2015 ARIA award for Best Pop Release.
For Fans of: James Blake, Jack Garratt, Joji
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Australian Electronic Duo
Huntly
Melbourne-based Huntly have built a reputation as one of Australia’s most evocative and dynamic live electronic artists. Fusing club music with silky R&B vocals and vulnerable lyricism, Huntly’s latest record 'Sentimental Still' sees the duo cementing themselves in the future of experimental pop music.
For Fans of: Banoffee, Erika de Casier, Logic1000
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Canadian Pop/Rock Artist
Loviet
Loviet (pronounced like ‘Soviet’) brings pop sensibility, indie style, and rock fervour for a sound both modern and nostalgic. With soaring vocals, gutsy guitar and live prowess, she’s a pop/rock heroine in the making, described as “Musical magic in a bottle...destined to do great things” by Atwood Magazine.
For Fans of: The 1975, HAIM, MUNA
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Canadian Indie Dream Pop/Shoegaze
Basement Revolver
Equal parts noisy and graceful, Basement Revolver have been crafting their signature brand of indie dream-gaze since their 2016 debut. They returned in 2022 with 'Embody', a deeply personal follow-up to their 2018 LP Heavy Eyes and 2019 EP Wax & Digital.
For Fans of: Slowdive, Alvvays, Wintersleep
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Canadian Indie Rock
jackie
Rising from the ashes of The Mohrs (who shared a stage with Soundgarden and Jane’s Addiction), jackie is a three-piece Toronto-based band whose debut EP ‘New at Drugs’ - produced by Hawksley Workman - serves up fuzz-heavy guitars & swaps bass for analog synth, creating rock songs you can dance to.
For Fans of: Silversun Pickups, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Metric
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Canadian Pop Artist
T. Thomason
T. Thomason has been writing and performing internationally for over a decade. In the lead-up to his self-titled debut album in 2019, he was a winner on CTV’s The Launch. T. has spent 2020 working on the Part II Project, re-releasing album tracks featuring high profile guests including Sarah McLachlan and Ria Mae.
For Fans of: Troye Sivan, Imogen Heap, Years & Years
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Australian Psych-Pop Artist
Sunbeam Sound Machine
Sunbeam Sound Machine is the brainchild of talented Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Nick Sowersby who writes and records in the sanctity of his garage in Collingwood, Australia. He released his third album 'Possum' in late 2022.
For Fans of: Tame Impala, Babe Rainbow, Post Animal
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Australian Electro Pop Artist
HANDSOME
HANDSOME crafts a mix of tomboy pop and brooding electronica and is based in Sydney, Australia. Her music is a celebration of self-expression and the community around her, telling stories about strong friendships, falling in love, kissing girls and flipping off those who have opinions on who you should be.
For Fans of: Mallrat, Sylvan Esso, Christine and the Queens
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Australian Indie Dream Pop
EGOISM
Inner-west Sydney’s Scout Eastment and Olive Rush combine dual lead vocals with introspective lyrics, pristine melodies and a trademark shoegaze influence to create dreamy, emotional guitar pop.
For Fans of: Alvvays, Hatchie, Slowdive
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Canadian Indie Folk Artist
Wayley
Wayley produces an anthemic kind of indie folk music - from laid-back acoustic vibes to full-voice, stomp-and-shout sing-alongs. Influenced by the great outdoors, from Australia’s eastern beaches to surfing Canada’s Great Lakes in the dead of winter, Wayley’s music is tailor-made for road trip playlists.
For Fans of: The Lumineers, Vance Joy, Fleet Foxes
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Canadian Pop/Soul Artist
Chynna Lewis
Chynna Lewis is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter based in Toronto. After years supporting other artists as a backup singer, Chynna is now embarking on her own journey as a solo artist. Her signature soulful r&b is composed, produced, performed, and engineered by Chynna herself, making her debut all the more impressive.
For Fans of: Janelle Monáe, JP Saxe, Emily King
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Canadian Alt-Rock
Texas King
Texas King are a high energy 4-piece alt-rock band hailing from London, Ontario. With big riffs, anthemic sing-along choruses and deep lyrics as their hallmarks, the band fast became regulars at Top 20 rock radio.
For Fans of: Gang of Youths, Kings of Leon, The Killers
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CANADIAN HOOD POP ARTIST
Ekelle
Ekelle is a rapper, singer and songwriter from Toronto who rhymes about what she knows best: her real life experience. Money, sex, drama and identity mix together to create a style that she calls Hood Pop – combining elements of hip hop, pop and RnB.
For Fans of: Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie
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American Punk Rock
A Wilhelm Scream
Hailing from New Bedford, Massachusetts, A Wilhelm Scream are a melodic hardcore band formed in 2003. After eight long years since their last album release, fans around the world were stoked when the band finally released a new album in 2022.
For Fans of: Propagandhi, The Flatliners, Strung Out
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Canadian Art Pop Artist
Ashleigh Ball
With her ethereal vocals, Ashleigh Ball makes music that’s both playful and honest. The celebrated frontwoman of JUNO-nominated Canadian indie band Hey Ocean! and My Little Pony voice actress has now turned her focus to her solo work.
For Fans of: Feist, Kimbra, Leanne La Havas
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Canadian Pop
STEREOS
Breaking through after a successful appearance on MUCH Music’s reality TV show disBand in 2008, STEREOS quickly became a 6x Platinum-selling, 2x JUNO award nominated band. After a hiatus of close to a decade, STEREOS return with a new look and sound, more confident than ever in the chemistry they’ve always had.
For Fans of: The Chainsmokers, Hot Chelle Rae, These Kids Wear Crowns
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Canadian Indie Rock
Hello Delaware
Hello Delaware is Dana Beeler and band - a fiercely unapologetic rock group from Halifax with a blistering live set and a feminist fire fueling their songwriting.
For Fans of: No Doubt, The Vaccines, Veruca Salt
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Canada's Premier Industry Conference
Canadian Music Week
Now in its 42nd year, CMW is an entertainment networking event dedicated to the expression and growth of Canada's music, media and entertainment industries. Combining multifaceted information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; awards shows and the nation’s largest new music festival.
WARNER MUSIC AUSTRALIA
Just Really Good was tasked with optimizing all social and streaming channels across Warner Music’s Australian roster. Artists include Client Liaison, Alex the Astronaut, Jessica Mauboy, Budjerah, flowerkid and more, whose fans and listeners now have an online experience that directly translates to more streams, views and followers across platforms.
SOUNDSTOCK ACADEMY
SoundStock Academy is a series of artist development boot camps that aim to provide exceptional Black youth in the greater Toronto area with the knowledge, tools and access to resources to help advance their music careers.
