A TASTE OF SMALL-TOWN LIVING IN EVERY SONG.line-height:normal">Aaron MacDonald writes songs you can feel under your skin - stories pulled from long roads, hard lessons, and the bright chaos of family life. A veteran rocker and heartfelt songwriter, Aaron's sound blends dusty rock, folk grit and country soul. His shows are raw, melodic, and steeped in the kind of truth you can't fake.line-height:normal">“Whether you've already heard Aaron’s music or you are a brand new listener, he shows you every side of him as an artist.” - Canadian Beatsline-height:normal">“Cape Breton troubadour Aaron ...


Mabou, NS

Adria Jackson is a Celtic harper/singer reminiscent of Loreena McKennitt and early Joni Mitchell. Her natural and pure lyric soprano voice paired with her hand crafted harp skillfully brings traditional ballads and songs to life. She released her debut traditional folk album Troubadour which is filled with traditional Celtic, timeless originals, Canadiana and folk inspired classical songs drawing on her Celtic, English and Scandinavian heritage. Troubadour climbed nationally to #15 on the Earshot folk/roots/blues charts in August 2023. In July 2023 Adria was the most requested artist on ...


Halifax, NS

St. John's, NL

Singer-songwriter, performer, artist, and queer advocate. Here is my artist bio: Happy AL (also known as Alan Nguyen) is an international musical and visual artist located in Fredericton, New Brunswick (Canada). Originally from Vietnam, he's brought all of his knowledge and backgrounds—from poetry, theatre, to other storytelling media (and even comedy!)—then poured it all into his main passions: music and performance. Expect art and story-telling, not genres. With his tendencies to turn incoherent tangents into beautifully melancholic, yet also optimistic, lyrics, Happy AL commits to writing ...


FREDERICTION, NB

Singer-songwriter and producer, Alanna Matty is an indie-folk artist with a dream-pop flair. Alanna just completed her first international tour, playing across the eastern United States and selling out shows in New York City and Chicago. Taking advantage of her audio production skills, Alanna uses looping to enhance her live performances, creating deep soundscapes, rhythms and harmonies on stage which capture her audience and make for a very unique experience. Alanna has been practicing these skills for the last few years performing live on Twitch 3-4 times a week, cultivating a wonderful ...


Halifax, NS

A self-produced solo artist/band and the founder of MORSAMOUR Studios, Alexander Flexman crafts a dark, atmospheric sound that channels the spirit of legends like The Sisters of Mercy while standing alongside contemporary acts such as Vandal Moon.Her creative reach extends well beyond her solo work. Alexander has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Michael J Foxx, Chase Clarke, CASEY TRIP, and Spookykemo, and has composed soundtracks for production groups like Experimental Entertainment and independent creators.A captivating live performer, Alexander brings a commanding ...


Fredericton, NB

Alexander Gallant is a folk singer-songwriter from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Taking inspiration from the folk revival of the 1960’s, Alexander's music is a blend of open tuning style fingerpicking and percussive strumming paired with humorous and personal poetry. Alexander uses his writer's wit to put a contemporary spin on everything from ballads, classic country, and talking blues. As a magnetic performer, audiences are treated to a swathe of songs both sardonic and affecting, absurdly comedic yet deeply human, and one full to the brim with one of a kind lyrics. Alexander is a staple of the ...


Halifax, NS

Sheffield Mills, NS

Amy Grant is a singer/songwriter from Queens County, NS and has been performing covers, along with her own original music locally with bands and as a soloist for most of her adult life. A former member of the Nova Scotia Mass Choir, Amy also performs with her brother, Tim Whynot, daughter, Mandi Himmelman, and son, Luke Grant in their family band, It’s All Relative.Amy has an appreciation for all genres of music and describes her songwriting as being a roots-folk-country type of style with hints of gospel and bluegrass. In 2016 she recorded her debut album, This Time Around, which receives ...


Liverpool, NS

Ana Luísa Ramos is an award-winning Brazilian singer-songwriter based in St. John’s, Canada. She recently won Jazz Artist of the Year and Global Artist of the Year—two of the five nominations at the 2024 MusicNL Awards.Her sophomore album,Amanheceu, earned her the 2021 MusicNL Jazz Artist of the Year award and a nomination for Global Artist of the Year.Ana’s music is influenced by Brazilian Bossa Nova composers, such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, and the greatest of North American jazz, like Ella Fitzgerald. Her thoughtful lyrics and beautiful arrangements create a unique and contemporary sound, ...


St. John's, NL

Andy Duinker is a multi-faceted performer.As a solo artist he performs his own original songs, contemporary folk songs, traditional ballads, sea songs, Maritime-flavoured songs and standard dance favourites from the big band and swing eras. Andy’s performances highlight his extensive vocal range and his ability to present songs with full-bodied vocal texture, clarity of tone and smooth range transitions. Andy performs with confident comfort and quickly establishes an emotional connection with his listeners. His gentle wit and humorous anecdotes endear him to audiences of all ages and, ...


New Minas, NS

Angelo Spinazzola is a Cape Breton Island born singer/songwriter, mult-instrumentalist who has been performing for over 40 years. His style is rootsy, bluesy and worldly. He is an ECMA award winner as well as a multiple Music NS award winner. With 9 albums to his credit he is still; very active in the music scene as both a solo artist and a backing musician.


Baddeck, NS

ANIL is a Tanzanian singer and performer based in St. John's and Corner Brook,NL,Canada. Known for her versatile artistry and dedication to her craft, ANIL is a captivating performer and a dynamic presence in the music scene. Recently signed to the Citadel House Label, Anil will be releasing her first single in November and has an EP currently in the works, she is eager to share more of her original music with the world. Passionate about singing since childhood, she released her debut single, "Battery Low," during the pandemic in 2020. She then began posting youtube covers in 2021 and went on ...



Antigonish, NS