Alberta-based Indigenous folk/alt-country artist Kyle McKearney has been nominated for four Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) in; Alternative Country Album of the Year, Producer(s) of the Year, Creative Team or Director of the Year and Innovative Campaign of the Year. Kyle McKearney has (re)released numerous singles like “Mercy,” “River Rain” and “Grandfather in the past 8 months, alongside his newest album A Traveler’s Lament. McKearney […]
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Special Look: Midnight Shine’s “Heart of Gold” (Cover)
Musicians in their early career often find themselves being resourceful. Whether it’s borrowing an instrument from a friend when they can’t afford one, or making their own rendition. Nothing less came from Adrian Sutherland, who at the age of 16 borrowed an Elder’s harmonica, and out of limited supplies fashioned a homemade harness. In an […]
Midnight Shine, “I Need Angels”
Midnight Shine’s new slow rock single, “I Need Angels”, explores a devastating reality for Indigenous communities. The beautiful video sheds light on the high suicide rates of Indigenous youth and pays tribute and respect to some of the lives lost. Check out the song and video here. Photo credit: Digital Drum
Nisto McLean Working New Album
Edmonton’s Cree-metis songwriter Nisto McLean’s new album looks to take you on a psychedelic-folk trip featuring the early singles “Moths” and “Los Sin Dios”. Give them a listen here.
nehiyawak’s Latest Single, “Page”
The self-proclaimed moccassingaze artists, collectively nehiyawak, offer a surreal experience with their latest single, “Page”. It’s a bedroom pop lover’s dream and we can’t wait for you to tune in. Listen here. Photo Credit: nehiyawak’s BandCamp