shn shn (she/they) is an electronic experimental pop artist who ventures into the realm of production and soundscapes, immersing herself in the exploration of sonic textures and emotional landscapes. Their music sounds like a blend of lush vocals, meditative beats, and swelling pads, to craft cinematic-inspired music that transcends conventional boundaries. Creating from a space of curiosity, contemplation and care, they question the nature of existence in this bizarre, absurd and exciting world. 

Glimmers are not always loud and boisterous and in your face, sometimes they are subtle. shn shn’s song “Glimmer” represents moments of joy, hope and possibility; which are themes that they explore in their upcoming album. 

“Glimmer” aims to take listeners on a journey that twists and turns as the music unfolds into its different parts. The frosty bells fold over themselves, the whispered vocal delivery invites you in, and the apex where the music beat and bass create a completely different vibe suddenly return you back to the bells from the beginning, always moving in cycles. This song is for fans of Björk’s album, Vespertine. 

Nominated for the 2024 ECMA’s Rock Recording of the Year for debut album Joy State of Mind, singer-songwriter Elyse Aeryn is known for her fiery and rebellious rock and roll. Her bluesy melodies paired with her bold, warm voice make for an authentic and ageless sound. 

The winner of Music Nova Scotia’s 2023 Country Recording of the Year and The Coast’s Best of Halifax Readers’ Choice Award for Best New Artist has a fierce new single, “Cowboy.”

Parade is an experimental pop-rock trio based out of Toronto, Ontario, featuring Stefan Hegerat (drums, compositions), Chris Pruden (synthesizers) and Laura Swankey (vocals, electronics). Drawing on their diverse backgrounds in jazz, classical, and electronic music, the trio pushes the boundaries of genre and form by blurring the lines between improvisation and composition to create unique and immersive sonic landscapes. The hope behind Parade is that the music dwells on all we have to celebrate, while acknowledging all we have to mourn.

“The Bridge” is a song about transformation. It’s about taking control of one’s life to attain what’s really important. It’s also about escape, specifically about having the courage to walk away from dangerous or destructive situations. 

The Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist recently released the second single from his upcoming album, Clear + Plain (out August 23rd), the languid and intimate “Kind Dog.”

This calm acoustic number features a swinging rhythm complimented by Garret Lang’s upright bass playing. It’s a song which Weber identifies with deeply, a lyrically devotional track inspired by his many border crossings.

“With your heart next to mine / there’s nothing I won’t leave behind / whether near or far away / whether sunshine, or a gentle California rain,” Weber softly calls.

Brayden Bell is an indie-folk producer/songwriter with ballroom gravitas and campfire-folk relatability. His considerate songwriting pulls truth in detail from the luminosity of everyday emotional directives, like dandelions growing through the sidewalk. The Canadian’s soaring falsetto brings a sensitivity to a contemporary midwest-emo phrasebook, a Hozier filmstock captured through a Julien Baker lens. 

His song, “Good Company,” is a note to self, to always remember to take the time to call loved ones, or to send a message to old friends. We’re all constantly filling up the spaces with tasks and to-dos and feeling guilty for when we’re not working on them. Brayden wanted a song that could remind us that it’s okay to take a night off everyone once in a while and stretch out some time with our favorite people.

To drive the sentiment of “Good Company” home, Brayden invited his friends to record vocals and send it to him to add a choir of actual good company to the song. 

Custie is an emerging alternative pop artist hailing from London, Ontario. His distinct sound explores pop music as it intersects with singer-songwriter, R&B and alternative music.

His song “ON E, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN” deals with themes related to addiction. Although he hasn’t personally struggled with addiction, it has affected the lives of people close to him. E stands for ecstasy in the broadest sense, and also energy. There’s been this uptick in songs about energy, the cosmic pull of stars and planets, and attributing behaviours and interactions to continuums beyond our capability of understanding. Though Custie doesn’t believe in astrology, he always seems to write romantic things that bring the possibility of it to light.

Introducing Riley Michaels, a rising star in the world of pop/rock. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as John Mayer and Prince, Riley Michaels has developed a unique sound that blends the emotional depth of Pop with the infectious energy of Rock. A two-time Niagara Music Awards winner, his music strikes a chord with listeners, touching their hearts and moving their souls.

His song “Doctor, Doctor!” is largely about that person that you know is bad for you to love, but you do it anyway, because you just can’t get over them – no matter how bad they are for you. It’s like drinking coffee – you know it’s not the best thing you can do for yourself, but it’s just too good and you can’t get enough of it. Your body, your soul craves it and you need it to function. 

Though Riley is known for his sappy and emotional love songs, he wanted to make this one a real “rock ‘n roll” groove. This song was a collaboration between Riley and Ryan Guay from the band, Street Pharmacy.