In this Firsts, Favourites & Facts segment, I asked 14 Canadian artists about their goals for 2023! Take a few moments to find out their answers now!
Amanda Sum
Canadian artist Amanda Sum has recently unveiled her debut album New Age Attitudes, and her latest single, “Undecided Minds.” The single was accompanied by a music video, so be sure to check that out too! Get more information here.
Find out her goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with Amanda Sum via her socials.
Connect with Amanda Sum:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Blair Lee
Blair Lee recently unveiled her EP, The Puppy Game, via ArtHaus. Get more information here.
Find out her goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with Blair Lee via her socials.
Connect with Blair Lee:
Instagram
Onna Lou
Onna Lou has recently shared her single, “Océano profundo” from the album Diamante. Listen here.
Find out her goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with Onna Lou via her socials.
Connect with Onna Lou:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Francois Klark
Francois Klark has just unveiled his single, “Bedtime Stories,” from his album Adventure Book. See our Miga Lava’s review of Adventure Book here.
Find out his goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with Francois Klark via his socials.
Connect with Francois Klark:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Iron Kingdom
Canada’s NWOTHM outfit Iron Kingdom has recently released their fifth studio album, The Blood Of Creation. Listen here.
Find out their goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with Iron Kingdom via their socials.
Connect with Iron Kingdom:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Kendra Gabrielle
Kendra Gabrielle has just unveiled her single, “RED,” produced by CMAO nominee producer Shawn Moore. The singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is a fresh-faced indie artist in the country music world. Listen here.
Find out her goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with Kendra Gabrielle via her socials.
Connect with Kendra Gabrielle:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Rick Christian
Edmonton-based artist Rick Christian recently shared his single, “In Dreams.” Find out more here.
Find out his goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with Rick Christian via his socials.
Connect with Rick Christian:
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
The Vitals
Winnipeg, MB-based 4-piece outfit, The Vitals, unveiled their five-track EP, Anesthetics, which features the single “Deathcake.” Learn more here.
Find out their goals for 2023 below in a fun look back at 2022 and forward to 2023, and stay up to date with The Vitals via their socials.
Connect with The Vitals:
Bandcamp
Facebook
Instagram
Mary Clements
Bilingual, Hamilton-based, indie-pop singer-songwriter Mary Clements has unveiled her sunny debut full-length album, COME WITH ME. Listen here.
Find out her goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with Mary Clements via her socials.
Connect with Mary Clements:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Hyperia
Calgary’s own Hyperia unveiled their album, Silhouettes of Horror, in March 2022. Learn more here.
Find out their goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with Hyperia via their socials.
Connect with Hyperia:
Bandcamp
Facebook
Instagram
Ryan Wayne
Americana/roots-rock singer-songwriter Ryan Wayne recently released “Wherever You Land,” the first single from his upcoming debut album Crow Amongst The Sparrows. Listen here.
Find out his goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with Ryan Wayne via his socials.
Connect with Ryan Wayne:
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Napoleon
Toronto’s Napoleon unveiled their single, “Fullsize Problem,” along with a video to accompany the release in June 2022. Listen here.
Find out their goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with Napoleon via their socials.
Connect with Napoleon:
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Ollee Owens
Calgary-based Ollee Owens has recently unveiled her album, Cannot Be Unheard. Learn more here.
Find out her goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with Ollee Owens via her socials.
Connect with Ollee Owens:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
The Mendozaz
Toronto, ON-based trio, The Mendozaz recently shared their new single, “GTFO,” along with a video to accompany the release. Learn more here.
Find out their goals for 2023 below, and stay up to date with The Mendozaz via their socials.
Connect with The Mendozaz:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram