ANGEL GIRL

Halifax queercore band ANGEL GIRL channels queer feminine rage into snotty abrasion. Described as gnarling, confrontational, and seeping with attitude and compared to early Mannequin Pussy, Be Your Own Pet, and G.L.O.S.S, ANGEL GIRL have proven they are a band not to be missed.

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Bethany Reid

Bethany Reid is a Halifax-based indie alt-pop artist whose work is emotionally raw and production-rich. Combining intimate songwriting with experimental production, her work explores identity, self-worth, and personal vulnerability. Her polished live shows reimagine her recorded work, offering a dynamic, full-band experience that's immersive and distinct from her releases.

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Bill Ricky

Bill Ricky is an alt-country outfit from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Taking inspiration from traditional country, they have a unique knack for songwriting and high-energy performances. Their music combines heartfelt acoustic waltzing with boot-stomping woman-rock.

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Blue Lobelia

Blue Lobelia's project, 'cloud strawberry mermaid pink', is a lush interactive performance that blurs the line between concert and ritual. These songs rely on the belief that time spirals and that gut feelings are guiding whispers from our future selves, echoing backward into the now.

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Burry

Burry is a bold and boundary-pushing artist from Halifax, Nova Scotia, seamlessly blending indie and pop into a sound that is both fresh and deeply personal. Their music is a vibrant tapestry of raw emotion, striking lyrics, and infectious melodies-inviting listeners into a world where vulnerability meets empowerment.

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Elyse Aeryn

Serving soulful roots-rock with a gritty edge, Elyse Aeryn makes music for the wild hearts. Known across the Maritimes for her dynamic stage presence and compelling vocal delivery, Elyse has quickly become one of Atlantic Canada's most promising breakout acts.

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Fiona Clancey

Raised in a house where music was always playing, folk-pop singer-songwriter Fiona Clancey brings dreamy sounds with a side of Maritime charm. She shines through soaring melodies, confessional lyrics, and impressive control. Her music has the sensitivity to invite people in and the softness to hold them close.

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Gearl

Gearl is an Indigenous Rap artist from Eskasoni, Nova Scotia. He shares lived experiences of Indigenous life in the Maritimes and promotes Mi'kmaq language and culture. Years of steady work have earned him momentum, multiple nominations and awards. Gearl delivers powerful performances, tackles difficult topics, adapts across genres, improvises songwriting, and weaves personal experience into song.

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Good Dear Good

The gruelling weight of your 9 to 5 crossed with intoxicating, searing vocal harmonies and relentlessly catchy indie pop-rock melodies. Since Good Dear Good's inception, the multi award-winning band has quickly become an East Coast Canadian favourite, performing at festivals like Sommo, Paddlefest, and Shivering Songs, as well as opening for heavy hitters like Jamie Fine and Aysanabee

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Hegatsbe

Hegatsbe is an emerging Afrobeats artist based in Halifax, blending infectious rhythms with smooth melodies.||Drawing inspiration from African roots and modern global sounds, his music captures themes of ambition, lifestyle, and real-life experiences. With a growing catalog and an energetic stage presence, Hegatsbe is steadily building a name for himself in Halifax, on the long run go global.

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His His

His His is the recording project of Halifax-based (formerly Toronto) lo-fi folk artist Aidan Belo. Belo's music is driven by a love for home recording with an emphasis on analog and cassette-forward production. His His typically performs as a 4-piece band, touching on elements of indie folk and slacker rock.

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idialedyournumber

idialedyournumber is the emo-pop project of producer Jessie Everill from Halifax, Nova Scotia. The project exists within the independent and DIY music community and focuses on pop-oriented compositions with emotionally direct lyrics and loud instrumentals. The project's songwriting addresses themes of identity, mental health, and personal relationships.

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Jody Upshaw

Jody Upshaw is a radiant force of emotional truth and feminine|power whose brand essence lives at the intersection of beauty|and battle, vulnerability and victory. With every lyric, look,|and live moment, she creates a space for women to rise,|release, and reclaim their power. Jody has captivated audiences with her|signature blend of raw vulnerability and ethereal glamour.

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Julia Cunningham

Julia Cunningham is an indie-folk singer-songwriter from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Blending guitars, banjos, pianos, and synths, Julia creates a sound that's both current and nostalgic. Her debut EP, Dive Deep, earned her a nomination for Music Nova Scotia's New Artist Recording of the Year in 2024. Her debut full-length recording, The Morning, will be released in 2027.

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Mat Elliott

Mat Elliott is a Halifax-based indie soul artist who blends exceptional musicianship with groovy arrangements and conversational songwriting. Backed by a tight, dynamic band, Mat finds a perfect balance between technical precision and relatability, creating an exciting and high-energy live experience.

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Mat Hughes

More than singer-songwriter and ace piano player, Halifax-based Mat Hughes is a storyteller and performer of unique magnetism who makes each audience member feel like they're catching up with an old friend. Mat is known for his upbeat melodies, lively keyboard-heavy instrumentation, and wry, metaconscious lyricism that exposes the absurdity of our contemporary moment and the ways we cope with it.

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Moonii

Moonii is a four piece indie-rock band from Halifax (Kjipuktuk), NS. Fronted by Anishinaabe singer-songwriter Elsa Ruck (previously of The Lovegoods, and Elsa Jayne), Moonii offers a whimsical blend of indie-rock and shoe-gaze/pop that is reminiscent of the Halifax grunge scene from the 90's.

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Mueres en el Mar

Mueres en el Mar is a Chilean Canadian art pop project led by Macarena Carreño. Blending atmospheric indie sound with Latin percussion, their music explores transformation and love. Following their EP La Timidez de los Eucaliptus (2020) and LP IKIGAI (2022), they are developing Volition (2026-2027). They received a Premios Índigo nomination and the SCD Scottie Scott Songwriting Award in 2023.

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Quoia States

Quoia's sound is a blend of soulful vocals with Afro-Caribbean influences and contemporary pop elements, rooted in honesty and emotional depth. She explores themes of resilience, growth and self-discovery. Quoia is a captivating live performer who delivers emotionally resonant and engaging performances that connect deeply with audiences.

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Serena Wu

Serena Wu is a multilingual singer-songwriter from Halifax whose pop-driven music blends relatable lyrics with layered vocal harmonies, high-energy drums, and infectious melodies. Her live set features both English and French songs. Her releases Détruit / Hate U Now and Étranger have earned airplay across francophone radio and SiriusXM, with songs that mix heartbreak with sing-along pop.

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The Boojums

The Boojums loudly escape the slings and arrows of the workaday world with the support of the best technology the 1980's had to offer, taking you to places you only think you've been to before. They formed in late 2024 with Willie Stratton on vocals and guitar, Sara Johnston on bass and Patrick Murphy on drums.

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The Orchids

The Orchids are a two-piece punk/stoner rock band from Truro, Nova Scotia. Known for ferocious live performances and a ""Volume Equals Better"" ethos, the duo channels raw energy and thunderous, fuzz-soaked riffs to create a sound that's loud, primal, and far greater than the sum of its two members.

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Yung St4k

I am an Afro-fusion artist from Lagos, Nigeria based in Halifax, Nova Scotia blending contemporary African rhythms, personal storytelling, and modern global sounds. My live shows are high-energy and intentional - building from something intimate and real to a full release of energy. Expect authenticity, progression, and a sound that's hard to forget.

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