Mark and Jem sit down for a quick chat with the Canadian queen of R&B, Jully Black. They talk about her recent induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame, her new single “No Relation”, and how she’s advocating for Indigenous rights. You can listen to the full extended interview below. Image Credit: The Toronto Star ELMNT FM · […]
Anishinaabe Cree singer-songwriter, actor and director, Jayli Wolf caught up with ELMNT FM about her second solo release, “Hush,” off her debut solo album, Wild Whisper. • Tell us about your new tune, “Hush.” “This song is about passion and discovery. Uncovering the pain of suffocating ones desires for the approval of others. And opening up to the […]
Métis / Slovakian indie-alt singer-songwriter, Ruby Waters joined ELMNT FM to chat about her latest single, Blow. We talked about her musical journey, growing up with artistic parents and how she lives out her rockstar dreams. Check it out here: 95.7 ELMNT FM · Ruby Waters Chats New Single and Her Musical Upbringing
As a singer and performer from the age of 12, it’s no surprise that Fara Palmer’s folky pop single, “SongBird” is an homage to the female voice. “SongBird” immerses the listener in Palmer’s whimsical voice and beautiful lyricism. Palmer was first inspired by music when she got a chance to sing alongside several artists including Buffy Ste. Marie […]
We chatted with Renee Lamoureux about her latest single, “My Boo” and asked her about her songwriting process. Check it out below: What is the story behind your song, “My Boo”? Some songs can take days to write while others just pour out of you like nothing. “My Boo” was one of those that pretty much […]
While Midnight Shine’s latest music video for Leather Skin was shot in 2018, the idea for it was first inspired in 2000. Back then, Midnight Shine frontman Adrian Sutherland saw the captivating beach video for Coldplay’s Yellow and dreamed of someday making one of his own on the desolate shorelines of his Northern Canadian home. This long-held dream […]
With every release, iskwē exceeds expectations and pushes artistic boundaries while shedding light on issues affecting Indigenous communities. iskwē’s newest single, “Little Star”, is no exception. “Little Star” tells a story and asks the listener to think about Indigenous youth who lost their lives in the face of societal problems like racism and the ongoing […]
We spoke with Leela Gilday about her new tune, “K’eintah Natse Ju” and got in her ELMNT! Check it out below: What is the story behind “K’eintah Natse Ju”? “K’eintah Natse Ju” (pronounced Kay-tah Naht-say Joo) is a song I wrote for the project celebrating resilience of Indigenous northerners-Gho-Bah (first light of dawn). Natse Ju- healing, to heal. We are […]
We chatted with Tara Williamson about her new tune, “Enfolding”, songwriting and her favourite things around music, including concerts and go-to karaoke tunes! Check it out below: What is the story behind “Enfolding”? “That is actually a very, very long story. But, the short version is that APTN approached me about writing a song inspired […]
Logan Staats‘ new track, “Fear of the Flame” was released on March 19, 2019. This folk-rock ballad lends well to Staats‘ vocal range, starting off slow and low and climbing into the pay-off of a striking, catchy chorus. Hear the passion and lyricism of “Fear of the Flame” for yourself on Spotify.