Ruby Creek is a Montreal-based indie-folk trio featuring Nova Nastasia, Riley Wilson, and Ben Paquette. Known for their haunting vocal harmonies and intricate folk instrumentation, the band crafts a sound that feels both timeless and […]
A youthful dream of making rock music his life that evolved into a career in Quebec songwriting—this is the still palpable essence of the Noé Talbot project. Over melodies oscillating between folk, pop, urban music, […]
Montreal‑based singer‑songwriter Rachel Dara is an emerging voice in alternative folk whose work blends narrative depth, emotional clarity, and a striking sense of maturity. For her debut album, The Next Big Invention, Rachel travelled to […]
Montreal-based singer-songwriter Claire Morrison delivers “luminous … dazzling” alt-folk (Rocknfool) with fearless intimacy. A Folk Alliance 2025, Folk Canada 2022, and Pop Montreal 2021 showcase artist, she was named a “Canadian artist to watch” by […]
Eternal Mourning is a Montreal-based indie folk band that blends raw emotion, rich storytelling, and intricate musicianship to create a deeply evocative sound. Drawing from a wide palette of influences—folk, rock, baroque pop, and grunge—the […]
Geneviève Racette has captivated audiences since her 2014 debut with ethereal vocals, vulnerable lyricism, and striking emotional depth. The internationally acclaimed Québécois folk-pop-americana artist creates music that is deeply personal yet universally resonant, earning a […]
Born and raised in Montreal, James Correa has long been a fixture of the city’s vibrant music scene. A singer, songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist, he has graced nearly every major stage in his hometown—fronting his […]
Ema Jean is a Montreal-born singer-songwriter whose music strikes a rare balance between grit and elegance. Drawing on the unfiltered sincerity of 1970s icons like Rickie Lee Jones, Ellen McIlwaine, and Nick Drake, her sound […]
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 […]
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 […]
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