Top Five up-and-coming artists from Spring 2022, as chosen by Canadian Beats Media Editor, Jenna Melanson
Top Five is back and ready to recommend some music to you! This week, I’m sharing my top five Up-and-coming artists from Spring 2022 that you need to check out.
Peter Peres
Toronto, ON-based Pop/Country singer-songwriter Peter Peres released his debut EP, Before & After You on June 3, 2022. The EP tells a story of what happens during a relationship; being the before and what may happen after the relationship ends; being the after.
Connect with Peter Peres:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
Sophie Powers
Red In Revenge is the debut release of Toronto-based artist Sophie Powers. The release brings the energy of a hyper pop meets punk amalgamation with hip-hop beats mixed throughout the EP. It shares a message of being a carefree person with an attitude while at the same time being able to be vulnerable and emotional. While just a short 17-minute runtime, it packs a punch.
Connect with Sophie Powers:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
SBO Swampy
London, Ontario-based emerging artist SBO Swampy has recently unveiled his new single, “Falling”, which is the lead track off of his debut seven-track EP, SBO WRLD, which was released on May 6, 2022, via Morojele Music Group Inc.
Connect with SBO Swampy:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Sarah Shafey
Toronto, ON-based singer-songwriter, producer, and mixing engineer Sarah Shafey has released her single, “Pick Up The Phone,” from her upcoming album, Blackbox Universe, out September 23, 2022.
Connect with Sarah Shafey:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Tommy Charles
Tommy Charles is an up-and-coming country artist, originally from Quebec and now calling Langley, BC home, that has been newly signed to Vancouver-based label Crank Music. His sound is country classic with a soulful touch. His debut single, “Lookin’ Like That,” was released, via Crank Music, on June 17. His music video was also released on the same day.
Connect with Tommy Charles:
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Twitter
Instagram