Five Minutes With: Montréal Indie-Pop Artist Libby Ember

Libby Ember is a Montreal-based indie-pop singer-songwriter whose acoustic sound carries a sense of intimacy and raw vulnerability. She recently introduced her artistry with the release of her debut EP, I Kill Spiders, a four-track collection that showcases her delicate yet powerful songwriting.

Libby Ember

Name:

Libby Ember

Genre:

Indie-Pop, Folk

Founded:

June 13, 2025 (first release)

# of Albums:

1 (EP)

Latest Album:

I Kill Spiders (EP)

Latest Single:

Fortune Cookies

Latest Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p72GSkpXE9

Favourite musician growing up:

Taylor Swift

Favourite musician now:

Lizzy McAlpine

Guilty pleasure song:

Wonderwall by Oasis

Live show ritual:

Deep breaths, positive thinking.

Favourite local musician:

Bells Larsen

EP or LP?

LP cause there’s more songs to listen to 🙂

Early bird or night owl?

Night owl

Road or studio?

Studio

Where can we follow you?

InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTube

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Rapid Fire Local Questions:

What is your favourite local restaurant?

Bangkok Express or Ye Old Orchard, I love Thai food and poutine.

What is your favourite street in your city and why?

Mont-Royal, it’s nice in the summer when it’s closed off and all the cool stores are there. Very cool vibes with very stylish people as well.

What is your favourite park in your city and why?

Mount Royal is a classic. It’s huge and great for exercising and seeing pretty views. It’s also gorgeous in the fall.

What is your favourite music venue in your city?

I love MTELUS since it’s small enough to feel close to the artist, but it also has a balcony that I can sit at and still appreciate the show from. Standing in large crowds can be stressful sometimes in only standing venues.

What is your favourite music store in your city?

I don’t really have a favourite, but I bought my acoustic guitar (which I love) from Jimi’s Music Store.

 

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