Dance/Electronic
MARTA (Toronto, ON)
Known for her blend of house and techno, MARTA has opened for EDM stars like Dom Dolla and Mau P. Check out her track Rush for a taste of her energetic sound.
Jayda G (Grand Forks, BC)
A Grammy-nominated DJ and producer, Jayda G delivers soulful house music infused with disco vibes. Listen to her hit Both of Us.
Rezz (Niagara Falls, ON)
Rezz is a dark techno producer whose hypnotic beats have gained her a global following. Her track Edge is a fan favorite.
Ekali (Vancouver, BC)
Ekali produces melodic bass tracks and has collaborated with artists like ZHU. Check out his song Blame featuring ZHU.
Tails (Vancouver, BC)
Specializing in future bass and chill electronic music, his track Ghosted showcases his unique style.
Whipped Cream (Toronto, ON)
Known for her bass-heavy electronic music, Whipped Cream’s So Thick was featured on the Birds of Prey soundtrack.
CRi (Montreal, QC)
CRi blends deep house with atmospheric sounds; his track Runaway is a standout.
Sleepy Tom (Vancouver, BC)
A versatile producer blending pop and electronic elements. Listen to Be Right There with Diplo.
Country
Cameron Whitcomb (Nanaimo, BC)
A former American Idol contestant, Cameron’s single Quitter is climbing Canadian charts.
Sarah Vanderzon (St-Bruno Quebec)
Her folk-country style shines in Same Sad Eyes earning her recognition at Boots and Hearts.
Tony Stevens (Ontario)
Known for his heartfelt lyrics, Tony’s song Whiskey in Colorado hit #8 on Canadian radio charts.
Melissa Livingstone (BC)
Her vulnerable single More Time showcases her stripped-back writing style.
Andie Therio (Quebec)
A rising star in Quebec’s country scene; listen to her Christmas single Doux Noël during the holidays this year.
Blue Ridge Band (Quebec)
This group brings fun energy to country music, check out their hit The Rush.
Savannah Jade (Alberta)
Formerly part of Five Roses, Savannah’s solo debut He’s The One is gaining traction.
Owen Riegling (Ontario)
Blending Southern rock and indie pop into country music; listen to Old Dirt Roads.
Pop
Tia Wood (Saddle Lake Cree Nation, AB)
A soulful pop artist incorporating Indigenous heritage into her music, check out her debut record Pretty Red Bird.
Rêve (Montreal, QC)
Known for dance tracks, this electro-pop artist gained fame with her upbeat hit CTRL + ALT + DEL.
Jessia (Vancouver, BC)
Jessia’s viral hit I’m Not Pretty earned her international recognition.
Preston Pablo (Timmins, ON)
Known for catchy pop tracks like Flowers Need Rain. Feel good vibes mixed with modern pop will have you grooving.
Faouzia (Manitoba/Morocco)
A powerful vocalist blending pop with classical influences, listen to Minefields featuring John Legend.
Johnny Orlando (Toronto, ON)
A teen pop sensation; his song What If showcases his talent as a young rising star in Canada.
Shawn Hook (Nelson, BC)
Known for his smooth vocals and relaxing sounds, check out his track Sound Of Your Heart.
Ryland James (Deseronto, ON)
His soulful ballad In My Head highlights his vocal range.
R&B & Soul
Saya Gray (Toronto, ON)
Blending experimental R&B with folk influences. Her debut album 19 Masters featuring tracks like Saving Grace.
Charlotte Day Wilson (Toronto, ON)
Her smooth R&B sound shines in songs like Work. Also check out her newest album Cyan Blue.
Ali Gatie (Mississauga, ON)
Known for emotional ballads like It’s You charting on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaked at number 70.
TOBi (Toronto, ON)
His socially conscious lyrics stand out in tracks like 24.
Katie Tupper (Saskatoon, SK)
Her lush soul indie R&B sound shines in songs like Towards The End.
Adria Kain (Toronto, ON)
A rising R&B artist whose song Classic gained some love and attention.
Yves Jarvis (Montreal, QC)
Mixing folk and R&B with avant-garde elements; listen to his album All Cylinders.
Hip Hop/Rap
Haviah Mighty (Brampton, ON)
A JUNO-winning rapper known for tracks like Thirteen.
Clairmont The Second (Toronto, ON)
His introspective lyricism shines in songs like Grip.
Killy (Toronto, ON)
Known for melodic trap influences; check out his song Killamonjaro.
Boslen (Vancouver, BC)
Fusing rap with alternative sounds. Check out and listen to VULTURES.
Shad (London/Toronto, ON)
A socially conscious rapper whose track Rose Garden is a classic.
BBNO$ (Vancouver, BC)
Probably one of the most famous on this list due to his outgoing personality. His humorous style stands out in hit songs like Lalala.
Tasha The Amazon (Toronto, ON)
Known for aggressive beats and bold lyrics, check out her song Prayer that shows off her talents.
Jazz Cartier (Toronto, ON)
His cinematic rap style shines in tracks like Tempted.
Indie/Folk
Swimming (St John’s, NL)
Emo/math rock band blending heartfelt lyrics with intricate instrumentation, listen to their album That’s OK.
Horsebath (Halifax, NS)
Folk-rock with swing influences; their live performances are electrifying check out their single Hard To Love.
Roach (Toronto, ON)
High-energy indie rock band making waves with their EP Taste Test.
Yves Jarvis (Montreal, QC)
Experimental folk artist blending genres seamlessly, listen to his album All Cylinders.
Leif Vollebekk (Montreal/Winnipeg QC/MB)
Known for atmospheric indie-folk songs such as Elegy.
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