Justin Karas is a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. Writing on harp, guitar, piano, and ukulele, he creates intricate compositions with poetic, timeless lyrics and rich orchestral arrangements. Influenced by ’60s and ’70s […]
Dali is a four-piece new wave rock band known for blending gritty rock textures with soulful melodies and introspective lyricism. Fronted by singer-songwriter and rhythm guitarist Naïla, the band channels raw emotion and a rebellious […]
We’re thrilled to share our Summer Spotify Playlist, a collection of tracks from Montréal’s vibrant music scene. Every week on the Montréal Guardian, we shine a light on a local artist, and at the end […]
Nominated for Album of the Year at the Latin Awards Canada for her debut “Caídas” (2022), Lapelúda is a rising voice in the indie-folk scene, blending the soul of Latin American musical traditions with a […]
Fredy V & The Foundation is a boundary-pushing musical collective rooted in rhythm, resilience, and cultural richness. Led by Senegalese-Cape Verdean artist Fredy V and longtime collaborator Mel Pacifico, the ensemble features a rotating cast […]
ANET is a Montreal-based musician known for her evocative blend of indie pop, electronic textures, and introspective lyricism. Drawing inspiration from the city’s vibrant arts scene, ANET crafts immersive soundscapes that explore themes of identity, […]
Since 2019, APACALDA has been crafting emotionally charged alt/indie pop that lives somewhere between raw confession and cinematic escape. Based in Montréal, the artist’s sound blends vulnerability with atmosphere, where haunting vocals, rich textures, and […]
Canadian-born singer-songwriter Emi Jeen has been making waves in the alt-pop scene since launching her solo career in 2019. Known for her magnetic energy on stage and raw, emotional storytelling, she seamlessly blends alt-pop aesthetics […]
Hailing from the prairies of Canada, Saskatchewan-born, Montréal-based artist kerri first found his interest in music at a young age – a fateful Google search to understand how Skrillex songs were made quickly led to […]
Juulie Rousseau is an artist with diverse influences, and her music embodies the essence of her travels and encounters. Her style, which she defines as Multi-Monde, reflects this plural identity, shaped by her explorations between […]
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