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The Motorleague

The Motorleague is a Canadian rock band formed in Moncton, New Brunswick, known for their high-energy live shows and blend of punk and stoner rock influences. The band consists of Don Levandier (vocals/guitar), Nathan Jones (guitar), Shawn Chiasson (bass), and Francis Landry (drums). They have received multiple East Coast Music Awards and Music/Musique NB awards and have toured extensively throughout Canada. 

The Motorleague emerged from the remnants of other Moncton bands, The Ditchpigs and The Monoxides. Initially, they aimed to combine a love for '90s skate punk with the heavier sounds of stoner rock. 

The band's sound is characterized by raw, raucous rock, with a noticeable punk influence. Their live performances are particularly known for their intensity and the band's onstage energy. 

The Motorleague has garnered significant recognition in the Canadian music scene, earning multiple awards and building a dedicated following. 

The band's live shows are a major part of their appeal, with a reputation for being passionate and powerful. They have a strong stage presence and connection with their audience. 

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Jon Cornwall

Jon Cornwall is a Halifax-based seasoned folk and Canadiana artist whose music resonates with heartfelt storytelling and authentic melodies. Growing up with a piano at his fingertips, Jon's musical journey took a pivotal turn at the age of 15 when he picked up the guitar, spurred by a friendly rivalry with his brother. This decision paved the way for a rich career in music that has seen Jon share stages with renowned artists such as Ron Sexsmith, Jerry Garcia Band, Great Big Sea, and Lennie Gallant.

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Geoff Arsenault

Geoff Arsenault is a multi award winning, veteran, touring and recording artist. Based in the East of Canada, his unique style and skill behind the drum kit has taken him clear across North America, all through Europe, and the UK.

He has THREE ‘solo recordings’ to his name; This Ain’t No Fiction [2006], Voodoo Baby Rattle [2011]… and his brand new 2025 release: HIRED HAND.

Geoff’s music sits somewhere between ‘Tony Joe White and ‘J.J. Cale’ – a real swampy, blues roots music style, tinged with a pinch of Tex-Mex, and a dash of New Orleans blues.

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Bill Ricky

Bill Ricky isn’t your meemaw’s country band, but I’m sure she’d love them too. Their original sound blends folky twang with provocative southern rock, and is delivered with exciting energy. This Halifax band is stomping their way onto stages all over the east coast, so shine your boots and come dance!

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The Monoxides

The Monoxides rose to national prominence with the Out of the Marsh EP (Handsome Boy Records, 1995) and full-length effort Galaxy of Stooges (Sony/BMG Music Canada, 1997), which was produced by Moe Berg (The Pursuit of Happiness). The album subsequently spawned the singles "(Can't Get) Excited" and "Little Bitta Rosie," garnering the band radio play from coast to coast.

The Monoxides toured Canada relentlessly following the album’s release and earned a reputation for energetic live shows while playing alongside acts including Our Lady Peace, ZZ Top, the Headstones, The Pursuit of Happiness, Sloan, Rusty, Big Wreck and Change of Heart.

Following the release of their last full-length effort, The Free Release of Energy (Superbob Records, 2000), the band took a lengthy back seat to other musical endeavours as well as the usual grown-up hustle of jobs, mortgages, and raising kids.

In 2023, the band unveiled its first new music in more than 20 years with the release of the single, “Let Her Know.” At the outset of 2025, the band released another single, “Radio Sunshine,” a blast of summery power pop in the vein of Cheap Trick and The Raspberries with a touch of Thin Lizzy-style guitars. The latter single enjoyed support from Little Steven’s Underground Garage on Sirius XM, as well as campus and community radio across Canada.

In recent years, The Monoxides have resumed live performances throughout the Maritimes and have remained a consistent live draw. The group most recently co-headlined a performance at Casino New Brunswick in Moncton alongside fellow Moncton band The Motorleague, and, over the course of the last eight years, has served in both a headline and support capacity alongside the likes of The Beaches, Billy Talent, Sloan, Steven Page, Odds, Headstones, July Talk, The New Pornographers, The Stanfields, and others.





 

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Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts

Nick Earle is quickly becoming one of the most electrifying names in Canadian rock. Hailing from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Earle has spent over a decade honing his craft on stages across North America, first as one half of the award-winning blues duo Earle & Coffin, before shifting gears into something bigger, louder, and unmistakably his own. Between the two acts he has earned 21 MusicNL awards and 2 Canadian Folk Music Awards.

Now leading Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts, he’s bringing a fresh surge of energy to rock ‘n’ roll; balancing sharp songwriting with show-stopping guitar work that’s as technical as it is explosive. Their live show is a high-octane, no-apologies blast of guitars, sweat, and swagger - earning them spots alongside the likes of Nickelback, Matt Mays, The Trews, and Third Eye Blind.

Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts are channeling something raw, real, and recklessly alive - bringing East Coast Rock to the masses, one hook at a time. After the breakout success of No More Hiding and its viral single “Born to Lose” (4.8M+ TikTok plays, ECMA-nominated), Earle returns in Spring 2025 with Under the Influence, his most ambitious work yet, shaped over two years of writing, recording, and live shows. Now signed to 745 Music Management (founded by Jay Emmons of The Glorious Sons), Earle is leveling up with a national spotlight, including a slot opening for ZZ Top at the 2025 Iceberg Alley Festival.

Whether it’s a smoky bar room stage or a summer festival crowd, Nick Earle is channeling something raw, real, and recklessly alive - bringing East Coast Rock to the masses, one hook at a time.


 

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Rhett Miller

Rhett Miller is the lead singer and guitarist of the alt-country band Old 97's, known for blending rootsy Americana with punk rock energy. Since forming in the early 1990s, Miller has been celebrated for his sharp songwriting, charismatic stage presence, and evocative storytelling. Beyond his work with the Old 97’s, he has released several solo albums that showcase a more introspective, folk-influenced side of his music. A prolific artist and occasional author, Miller’s lyrics often explore themes of love, heartache, and redemption with wit and honesty. His enduring influence on the alt-country scene has earned him a loyal fanbase and critical acclaim across decades.

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DeeDee Austin

DeeDee Austin is a19-year-old Indigenous pop powerhouse from Nova Scotia and Abegweit First Nation on PEI. DeeDee’s high energy performances combine pop with Indigenous influences – bringing deeply personal experience into her lyrics and music.  Her infectious energy grabs her audiences and holds them tight for every minute she is on  stage.

DeeDee was awarded the Golden Buzzer by judges Howie Mandel and Shania Twain at Canada’s Got Talent ’25, which includes a $25k prize.

With a combined total of 19 awards and nominations, she is currently nominated for ECMA 2025 Indigenous Artist of the Year.

She opened for Aysenabee’s Maritime tour ‘25, performed at the Road to the Junos 2024, The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, and has headlined numerous outdoor concerts for thousands of spectators.

DeeDee’s school shows have drawn praise from educators for her ability to inspire and engage students.

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Aysanabee

Aysanabee is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer songwriter currently based in Toronto. He is Oji-Cree, Sucker Clan of the Sandy Lake First Nation a remote fly-in community in the far reaches of Northwestern Ontario.

Solemn and soaring, backed by a swirling blend of indie, soul and electronic soundscapes, mournful saxophone and pulse-quickening finger-picking, Aysanabee’s striking sound is equal parts hypnotic and melodic which has been compared to Bon Iver, Matt Corby, Don Ross, Kim Churchill, Kings of Leon and Sam Smith.

His debut album, Watin (Nov. 2022) named after his grandfather, includes 10 tracks and nine interludes featuring the voice of his grandfather and is both part music and journalism, artistry and expression.   The album is being released through Ishkōdé Records, founded by Amanda Rheaume and Shoshona Kish, one of the first Indigenous and women-owned labels in Canada.

“Watin actually started out as a series of conversations between myself and my grandfather,” says Aysanabee. “We spent the first year of the pandemic talking about things we’ve never spoke about, his life on the trapline on Sandy Lake First Nation, falling in love, his life in residential school and then leaving everything behind..we never spoke of it until now. Even though we were over 1,000 kilometres apart, it was probably the closest we’ve ever been.”

In a short amount of time, three singles were released including “Ego Death” (Oct 2022), “Nomads” (Aug 2022) which charted on Billboard Canada and became #1 on CBC Music and went #1 on Alternative Radio, making Aysanabee the first Indigenous artist to reach #1 on any Mediabase chart. Finally, “We Were Here” (July 2022), which charted on the Indigenous Music Countdown and featured in an episode of Station 19.  Watin was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize in 2023.

With Here and Now, the artist’s latest EP, Aysanabee moves in a new direction, towards his own experiences of love’s end and his process of unflinching self-examination. With high voltage production, Aysanabee shifts Watin’s finger-picked acoustic foundation into soundscape waves that carry his voice forward. The album features six new songs including the hit single, “Somebody Else” (June 2023) which reached #3 on the MediaBase Alternative Chart and delves into the theme of memory –a significant motif in his songwriting. “Here and Now”, the title track off the album, is a coulda woulda shoulda song. “There are a million ways and a million different outcomes to any situation but things unfold the way they unfold,” says Aysanabee, “and sometimes you just need to appreciate the moments, the memories, the people who have come into your life for a time to share their gifts with you and vice versa.

On Mar 23, 2024, Aysanabee made history as the first ever Indigenous Artist to win the JUNO Awards for Alternative Album of the Year and the coveted Songwriter of the year, for Here and Now.  He followed up the wins with a memorable performance on the awards broadcast with a tribute to Robbie Robertson and Gordon Lightfoot alongside Allison Russell, William Prince, Julian Taylor, Shawnee Kish, Logan Staats, and the Rainbow Coalition.

Aysanabee has performed more than 300 shows on major stages and festivals and venues across Canada and globally including Ottawa Bluesfest, Osheaga, Montréal Jazzfest, Tönder Music Festival, AmericanaFest UK, Wake the Giant , The Great Escape, Reeperbahan and more.  The Here And Now EP tour included cross Canada tours with Dan Mangan and Allison Russell.

Aysanabee has shared the stage with such notable acts including The National, Digging Roots, Amanda Rheaume, Sam Roberts Band, Our Lady Peace, DJ Shub, Julian Taylor, Jeremy Dutcher, Dan Mangan, Mavis Staples, July Talk, Half Moon Run, Tokyo Police Club,  and Aqua. 


 

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Irish Mythen

Irish Mythen (They/Them) is a globally acclaimed artist known for their raw vocal power, magnetic stage presence, and ability to forge deep connections with audiences. Originally from Ireland and now based in Prince Edward Island, Canada, Irish's career highlights include a JUNO nomination, multiple award wins, and performances at iconic venues like the Sydney Opera House and Glastonbury Festival. Irish's groundbreaking album Little Bones propelled them to global recognition, earning a 2020 JUNO Award nomination for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year, seven Music PEI 2020 nominations (including two wins), and the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Award for Solo Artist of the Year. Their previous self-titled album also received widespread accolades, including recognition from Music PEI, the East Coast Music Association, Folk Alliance International, and SOCAN.

Their music and artistry have been featured in Rolling Stone, Australian Guitar Magazine, and numerous other influential media outlets, cementing their reputation worldwide.

Irish Mythen's live shows are unforgettable—immersing audiences in a whirlwind of emotion, stories, and unparalleled artistry that leave a lasting impact.

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Ray Bonneville

Acclaimed raconteur Ray Bonneville strips his bluesy Americana down to its essentials and steeps it in the humid grooves of the South, creating a compelling poetry of hard living and deep feeling. His ninth release, At King Electric, delivers more than his trademark grit and groove. Songs such as “The Next Card to Fall” and “Codeine” gleam with intimate narratives of characters reaching for hope and wrestling with despair. Rich guitar and harmonica lines resonate over spare but spunky rhythms, while Bonneville’s deep, evocative voice confesses life’s harsh realities.

Jim Withers (Montreal Gazette) describes his sound as “folk-roots gumbo… a languid Mississippi Delta groove, seasoned with smooth, weathered vocals and a propulsive harmonica wheeze.” Whether performing solo or fronting a band, playing electric or acoustic guitar, Bonneville allows space between notes that adds potency to every chord, lick, and lyric. Thom Jurek (Allmusic.com) remarks, “With darkness and light fighting for dominance… he’s stripped away every musical excess to let the songs speak for themselves.” 

Often called a “song and groove man,” Bonneville has lived the life of the itinerant artist. From his native Quebec, he moved to Boston at age twelve, where he learned English and picked up piano and guitar. Later, he served in Vietnam and earned a pilot’s license in Colorado before living in Alaska, Seattle, and Paris. Six years in New Orleans infused his musical sensibilities with the region's culture and rhythms. And then, a close call while piloting a seaplane proved pivotal: After two decades working as a studio musician, playing rowdy rooms with blues bands, and living hard, Bonneville’s lifetime of hard-won experience coalesced into an urge to write his own music. 

Ray recorded his first album, On the Main, in 1992. He’s since released nine albums, earned wide critical and popular acclaim, and won an enthusiastic following in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. His awards include a prestigious Juno, the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy, for his 1999 album, Gust of Wind. In 2012, Ray won the solo/duet category in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge. His post-Katrina ode, “I Am the Big Easy,” earned the International Folk Alliance’s 2009 Song of the Year Award, placed number one on Folk Radio’s list of most-played songs of 2008, and was recently covered by Jennifer Warnes for the BMG label. 

Other notable artists who have recorded his songs include Ronnie Hawkins (“Foolish”) and Slaid Cleaves (“Run Jolee Run”). Ray has shared the bill with blues heavyweights Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Dr. John, J.J. Cale, and Robert Cray, and has guested on albums by Mary Gauthier, Gurf Morlix, Eliza Gilkyson, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and other prominent musicians. He has performed at renowned venues around the world, including South by Southwest, Folk Alliance, and Montreal International Jazz Festival, and plays over 100 shows per year across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. When not on the road, he resides in Austin, Texas.

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Joce Reyome

Joce Reyome has been dedicated to cultivating their distinctive sound which blends classic blues sound with raw vocals, and a throwback to the rich origins of uninhibited rock. Their sound is infused with inspiration from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, and Tracy Chapman. Reyome performs with such genuine authenticity, it makes you forget they’re a genuine rascal about town. While they perform, they’re not just playing music for you, they’re leading you on a journey of complex heartbreak, blended with humorous interludes, and love personified.

Winner of the 2025 Solo/Duo Category of the International Blues Challenge, Reyome, a genuine soul, brings authenticity to their performances, turning audiences into active participants in a journey through heartbreak and humour. With performances on the Confederation Centre of the Arts main stage, at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, at JUNOfest 2024, at the East Coast Music Awards and more, they have captivated audiences across Atlantic Canada.

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Andre Pettipas

Andre Pettipas is best known as the frontman for Andre Pettipas and The Giants. 

With an energetic live show and undeniable charisma, Andre's songs touch on everything from finding the silver lining to creating the best version of yourself.

Andre has accumulated multiple ECMA nominations with the Giants, who have been establishing themselves as one of the top live outfits from the East Coast. Andre also spearheads the festival, “Giantstock” which takes place annually in Merigomish, Nova Scotia.

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Hearts of Kin

Hearts of Kin is redefining East Coast Americana with a fresh, yet timeless sound. Fronted by
sisters Danielle MacDonald and Shellie Ann Tobin, this dynamic duo blends soul-stirring
harmonies with their signature slide guitar, crafting music that feels both intimate and
cinematic. Their songwriting, rich with raw emotion and storytelling, echoes the spirit of their
early influences—Sheryl Crow, Jewel, The Chicks, and the legendary John Prine—while carving a
distinct path of its own.

Reunited in their Cape Breton hometown, the sisters have wasted no time making waves. With
multiple songs landing #1 spots on East Coast radio charts, Hearts of Kin has earned invitations
to showcase at the East Coast Music Awards, the Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and Canada's
Songwriter Festival, The Stan Rogers Folk Festival.

Sharing the spotlight with celebrated artists like Serena Ryder, Michelle Wright, and Lennie
Gallant, they have steadily built a reputation as a rising force in Canadian music. Their debut
full-length album, "Beautiful Burn," released on October 27th, 2023, was met with widespread
acclaim—ultimately earning them Music Nova Scotia's "Country Recording of the Year" in 2024.
With authenticity at their core and a sound that bridges the classic and the cutting edge, Hearts
of Kin is proving that sibling harmony isn’t just something you hear—it’s something you feel.

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Logan Richard

Logan Richard (pronounced: Lo-gan; RE-shard) is one of music’s rarest creatures— a sharp, versatile songwriter and an electrifying guitarist, bringing both talents together on his new full-length album, Character Traits. Raised on Prince Edward Island and influenced by blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan, as well as John Mayer, Jason Isbell, and his Acadian musical roots, Richard started performing live at just 12 years old. Over the past decade, he’s built a reputation as an in-demand session player and a standout solo artist, developing a genre-fluid style that spans slick pop, spacey R&B, and soulful folk.

Produced by David Myles and Joshua Van Tassel, Character Traits is a masterclass in versatility and heart. Songs like the autobiographical title track and the shimmering “Up From Here” reflect on identity, relationships, and the search for belonging, while tracks like “Feels This Way” and “Feel The World Spinning” show off Richard’s melodic instincts and guitar chops. It's a record that reveals the wide scope of his artistry — every song a different piece of the puzzle.

Richard’s music has already landed over two dozen sync placements, including Hudson & Rex, Ginny & Georgia, and Workin’ Moms, introducing his heartfelt songs to a wider audience. Along the way, he has picked up multiple Music PEI Awards and nominations and has been recognized by the East Coast Music Awards.
 

In 2025, Logan Richard is poised to step fully into his own spotlight — and Character Traits is the proof.

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Jamie Fontaine

Jamie Fontaine is a rising voice in Canadian country music, blending raw storytelling with a modern country sound. Since the release of his self-titled debut EP in late 2024, Fontaine has been steadily growing a loyal fan base across the country. His breakout single Olivia struck a chord with listeners and climbed to the top of the Canadian Indie Country Countdown, holding the No. 1 spot for two consecutive weeks.

In summer 2025, Jamie hit a major milestone with a performance at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival, sharing the stage with some of the genre’s biggest names. With momentum building, new music on the horizon, and a growing presence on radio and social media, Jamie Fontaine is fast becoming one of country music’s most exciting emerging artists.

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The Orchids

They both discovered their love of music in very different ways, Rhys didn't have a strong musical influence around the home, as music wasn't on much around the house. It wasn't until watching cartoons, when he was 9, that he saw an episode of Scooby Doo that featured a guest appearance by the band KISS. He was instantly intrigued, and it wasn't long before he was submersing himself into the world of classic rock. Music quickly became Rhys' first love. He got his start as a musician on the drums when he was in 4th grade, before switching to guitar, and taking lessons for 6 years.

Alexis experienced music her entire life, as both of her parents are avid fans and always had music playing in the house, often as the centre of attention, with lots of lessons being learned about this band and that artist, but it wasn't until she visited her best friend's home and discovered that she had a drum set. Alexis would visit often, and would gravitate to the kit, playing it all the time. The pair of pals would put on rock concerts for their stuffed animals and then Alexis would return home, begging for a kit of her own. She received one for her 10th birthday and began taking lessons two years later, learning from different teachers along the way. 

Middle school and High school bands followed for each of them, where they practiced their chops and honed their skills, before finding each other making thunder in the school band.

Being a two piece band, you might expect a "less-than" experience when listening or attending one of their shows but, rest assured, this band is one who takes their approach for a full sound as a "Volume Equals Better" Motörhead inspired mantra. Alexis is a hard hitter so Rhys is pushing volume to keep up, using lots of fuzz and distortion, which are signature sounds for the Orchids. "I can't turn down the drums, they don't come with a volume knob, so he has to work with whatever I'm playing" states Alexis.

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Brett Matthews

Brett Matthews is a genre-blending artist from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, known for fusing R&B,
Pop, Country, and Folk into a melancholic, nostalgic, and emotionally resonant sound. Often
compared to Bon Iver, City & Colour, and Noah Kahan, Brett pairs haunting melodies with
introspective lyrics.

Since launching his career performing with Canadian hip-hop artist Classified in 2019, he has
played over 100 shows across Canada, including standout sets at JUNOfest 2024 and the 2025
ECMA Awards Gala. His breakout single, “If I Die Today” (featuring Classified), earned over 300
radio spins, won Country Release of the Year at the 2025 ECMAs, and placed 2nd in the 2023
American Songwriter Competition, judged by Julia Michaels, Jelly Roll, and Tommy Lee.

Brett has been nominated for two ECMAs, performed at major festivals including SRXP,
Laketown Shakedown, Tall Pines, and Taste of Edmonton, and received national media
coverage on CTV, CBC, Virgin Radio, and more. With over 350,000 Spotify streams, 1.5 million
Instagram views, and a new project in the works, Brett continues to evolve his sound—pushing
deeper into honest storytelling and genre-blending melodies that resonate on a national stage.

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Elyse Aeryn

Elyse Aeryn makes music for the wild hearts—those who crave connection, catharsis, and a little rebellion. 

 

Serving soulful roots-rock with a gritty edge, her songs feel like the windows rolled down on a late-night drive—equal parts raw power and tender reflection. With fierce vocals and heartfelt storytelling, Elyse delivers performances that hit you where it hurts yet heal you by her next breath. Whether you discovered her on a TikTok scroll or her voice found you through the radio airwaves, know this: there's a depth behind that first impression—a catalog full of hard-won truths, fearless energy, and moments that will make you feel seen.

She’s not just building momentum—she commands it.  Elyse was crowned Music Nova Scotia’s Entertainer of the Year in 2024, named a 2023 Wavemaker Ambassador for the Halifax JUNO Awards, and voted Best New Artist in The Coast’s Best of Halifax reader poll. Her recent single “Cowboy” spent 15 weeks in the Billboard Canadian Country Top 100, peaking at #79 in January 2025, and hit #1 on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown in April. She also saw radio success with her prior single “Criminal,” which topped CIOE 97.5 FM’s Top 100 songs of 2023. An undeniable talent from the start, her debut album Joy State of Mind earned an East Coast Music Association nomination for Rock Recording of the Year and won Country Recording of the Year at the Music Nova Scotia Awards. Now known across the Maritimes for her dynamic stage presence and compelling vocal delivery, Elyse has quickly become one of Atlantic Canada’s most promising breakout acts—an artist with the talent, determination, and heart's fire to go the distance.
Now she’s doubling down. Elyse’s sophomore album is set for release in October 2025, recorded at Soundpark Studios in Sydney, Nova Scotia alongside 15-time ECMA winner and 2024 ECMA Audio Engineer of the Year Jamie Foulds (Pretty Archie, Carmen Townsend), and fully mastered by Grammy-winner Harry Hess (Arkells, Lights). With inspiration from the alt-pop energy of Maggie Rogers, the mystical lyricism of Stevie Nicks, and just enough guitars to keep rock and roll alive, the first single, "Unstoppable," is an exciting introduction to her upcoming genre-blending, feel-catching, and ear-pleasing album 'Everybody Loves You…

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Pretty Archie

Pretty Archie’s genuine, heartfelt writing connects listeners with a saltwater perspective on modern living. The fun-loving and at times heartbreaking music finds common ground in the blurred genres of Country, Folk, Bluegrass and Americana. Their unique sound and energetic shows leave listeners with a lasting memory.

With every record and tour Pretty Archie carries a little piece of home a bit farther afield. Since their 2013 debut album the band have built an ever-larger following on the east coast, across Canada and are now set to continue growing their International audience. 

Pretty Archie released their 6th studio album (produced by Mark Howard) on January 21, 2022.

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Charlie A’Court

If you go down to the crossroads of roots and soul, you’ll find singer, songwriter and guitarist  Charlie A’Court, whose honest purpose in life is to connect people, one emotion at a time.

Growing up in the rural village of MacCallum Settlement (outside of Truro, Nova Scotia), Charlie A’Court had little to rely on for entertainment except his imagination and music. Spending hours every day delving into his father’s collection of vinyl, Charlie would lose himself in a world of blues, roots, soul and folk. “I was discovering singers like Otis Redding and Sam Cooke and I remember being so profoundly moved and almost not old enough to know why” says Charlie. “There was something honest about the way they sang. They would sing with such conviction that simply commanded attention.”

Fearlessly bridging genres and challenging stylistic conventions, Charlie A’Court has toured Canada and abroad, with headline performances at the Stan Rogers Folk Fest, Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, Kerrville Folk Fest (USA) and Woodford Folk Festival (AUS). A’Court has shared the stage with high profile artists including James Cotton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, George Thorogood, Harry Manx, Martin Sexton, Delbert McClinton, Colin James and Dan Aykroyd.

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Dave Sampson

Dave Sampson writes heart-on-your-sleeve folk/pop songs, delivered with a captivating and authentic voice that could blow down a brick house. His knack for crafting simple ear-worms and his high-energy shows have been winning him fans across Canada. Collaborating and sharing the stage with some of Canada’s top exports such as Classified, Alan Doyle, Donovan Woods as well as being chosen as one of Canada’s Top 5 emerging artists by Canada’s Walk of Fame emerging program in 2016. Dave is sure to make waves with his anticipated 2019 Nashville recorded release, produced by grammy award winning songwriter Gordie Sampson.

In 2014, Dave released his anticipated debut album “No Pressure, No Diamonds” with producers/collaborators Carleton Stone, Gordie Sampson and Dylan Guthro (Port Cities). With the released of this album, “ No Pressure No Diamonds” was nominated for Music Nova Scotia's POP album of the year, reached #1 on the ECC charts twice and received national airplay throughout Canada. Dave was also invited to Germany in 2014 with songwriters Carleton Stone and Breagh Mackinnon to participate in a songwriting retreat followed by a tour.

Fast forward to 2015, Dave's song "No Pressure, No Diamonds" was picked up by Canadian Hip Hop icon Classified and released as his first single on the billboard charts via Atlantic Records. Currently still charting, the song also features hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg. Dave also received a songwriting nod on Classifieds “Oh No” track on his album “Grateful”, "Neon Dreams" singles “Find a Way” & "Love Experts" which made it to the billboard EDM top 40.

Dave has also been hand-picked as one of Nova Scotia's most promising young songwriters to take part in the prestigious, invitation-only Gordie Sampson Song camp for the past 10 years. Through this opportunity, he has been fortunate enough to collaborate with some of Canada’s most sought after writers: Gordie Sampson, Caitlyn Smith (Nashville),Mo Kenney, Donovan Woods, Port Cities and Neon Dreams.

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Mo Kenney

On their fifth studio album, From Nowhere, Mo Kenney embraces the textures of ambiguity and the rich blur of being, failing, and becoming. As they shift through lush arrangements that touch on dreamy folk, sparse alt-country, and warm, hazed-out lo-fi pop, everything is up for interpretation and nothing is fixed. In their lyrics, Kenney opts instead to defy definition, making room for non-linear and fragmentary sentiments that challenge their own feelings about
personal growth, acknowledge the slippery and shadowy nature of memory, and build love songs that conjure the bonds of friendship just as much as they hint at romance.

They evade easiness right from the start in the glowing chorus of opening track 'Bad Times,' admitting, over sparse piano and despite 4 years of sobriety: "I know it ain't right, but I miss the bad times sometimes.

"I sort of thought that getting sober was going to fix all my problems with relationships, and then I would just be fine," Kenney laughs. "Drinking was causing all the issues I was having, but it was just the tip of the iceberg; quitting made all my problems more clear but didn't resolve any of them."

Kenney's subsequent investigations into the root causes of their interpersonal dramas obscured nearly as much as they revealed, encouraging acceptance but also emphasizing the frequently frustrating uncertainty and temporality of things. From Nowhere occupies that liminal and trepidatious time when one is compelled to move but unsure where they might be headed. The driving 'Evening Dream' has all the hallmarks of a post-summer come-down as Kenney
reminisces about the nebulous feelings of flings: "Bathing in the pale green light, no thought of what goes on outside," they sing. "No thought of what it all might mean, it doesn’t have to mean a thing." On the darker sounding 'Signs of Life,' they address an unbearable and obscure fissure; with the title track, they recall a loss of innocence in idyllic rural Nova Scotia, mixing sun-kissed organ with cryptic, unsettling choruses.

With the stark and devastating pairing of 'Honey Come Home' and 'Self Doubt,' Kenney makes it clear that there's no glory or revelation in sitting with your feelings. While the former distills the loneliness and alienation of a partner's absence, the latter finds Kenney struggling with the crippling second-guessing that can accompany certain acute kinds of clarity as they barely raise their voice above a whisper in what sounds like the saddest honky-tonk on Earth. Through the hazy atmospheres of 'That's Not Me,' they conjure a slow motion crawl through a dim club and question their identity. And the similarly unhurried 'With You' delivers a crushing post-mortem about a relationship that, despite its sweetness, just didn't work.

From Nowhere's intimate subject matter was handled with deft hands by some of Kenney's nearest and dearest collaborators—Joel Plaskett, Rose Cousins, Victoria Cameron, Siobhan Martin, and Jordan Murphy—and recorded, mixed, and engineered by Thomas Stajcer at Plaskett's Fang Studio in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

In contrast to its heavy predecessors, the airy 'Love You Better' offers a featherweight finale to From Nowhere; in earthy reverie, Kenney acknowledges their past failures and that they're not always going to get it right, but resolves to do the only thing they can: keep trying. "Staring at the ceiling, trying to find the meaning," they sing over eddying acoustic guitar. "Put it all together; I will love you better."