We’re back with Part 2 of Firsts, Favourites & Facts: Summer Favourites! It’s time to find out 15 more Canadian artists and bands favourites of Summertime!
Highwind
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan rockers Highwind recently unveiled their single, “At What Cost.” Listen here.
Find out what Troy’s Favourites of Summer are below and stay up to date with them via Highwind via their socials.
Connect with Highwind:
Bandcamp
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Alli Walker
Canadian country music artist, Alli Walker unveiled her album, Growing Up in March. Most recently she unveiled a music video for the title track, “Growing Up.” Watch here.
Find out what Alli’s Summer Favourites are below and stay up to date with her via her socials.
Connect with Alli Walker
Website
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
Chris Birkett
Multiple award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, Chris Birkett recently received MPP Chris Glover’s Community Recognition Award, in recognition of his song “Everyone Deserves a Home”, which shines a light on the growing homelessness crisis in Toronto. Listen here.
Find out Chris’s Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with him via his socials.
Connect with Chris Birkett:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Aidan Skira
Emerging from the depths of his basement studio in Vaughan, Ontario, 19-year-old Aidan Skira has recently unveiled his single, “In Your Shoes.” Listen here.
Find out what Aidan has to say about his Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with him via his socials.
Connect with Aidan Skira:
Instagram
Shale
Victoria, BC-based alt-rockers Shale captures the rawness of anxiety in their latest single “Shake.” Listen here.
Find out what Shale has to say about their Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with the band via their socials.
Connect with Shale:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
Aaron MacDonald
Nova Scotia’s Aaron MacDonald unveiled his latest single, “My Heart’s A Little Bit Older Now” in June. Listen here.
Find out Aaron’s Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with him via his socials.
Connect with Aaron MacDonald:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Haley K Turner
Kelowna/Vancouver-based Haley K Turner has recently unveiled her single, “Can’t Find Her.” Listen here.
Find out Haley’s Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with her via her socials.
Connect with Haley K Tuner:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Evelyne Côte (Head Booker for Ilesoniq Festival)
ILESONIQ, Canada’s one-of-a-kind dance party, presented by Bell, is back for its 8th edition, and this year the festival promises a jam-packed weekend bursting at the seams with massive beats, hypnotic light shows, unique back-to-back sets, one of the biggest stages in North America, exclusive performances and collaborations, and some of the hottest talent ever assembled in Montreal! Learn more here.
Find out lead festival booker, Evelyn Côte has to say about her Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with her and the festival via their socials.
Connect with Evelyn Côte:
Instagram
Connect with Ilesoniq:
Website
Instagram
Kele Fleming
Although Kele Fleming specializes in vulnerable folk lyrics and rock melodies, the EDM world continues to favor her music, remixing her raw singles as bass-heavy beats. “The Great Acceleration” (Devours Remix) is the newest EDM remix of one of Fleming’s hits. Listen here.
Find out Kele’s Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with her via her socials.
Connect with Kele Fleming:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
David Laronde
Teme-Augama Anishnabai singer-songwriter David Laronde touring in support of his latest album, I Know I Can Fly, which was released in 2021. Listen here.
Find out David’s Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with him via his socials.
Connect with David Laronde:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Aaron Wylder
Victoria, British Columbia-based artist Aaron Wylder melds his West-Coast charm and sense of musical exploration to create an ode to the one with his coming-of-age song “Woman” and the four-song EP, The King Of My Own Heart. Listen here.
Find out Aaron’s Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with him via his socials.
Connect with Aaron Wylder:
Bandcamp
Instagram
Johnson’s Creek
Barrie, ON’s Johnson’s Creek unveiled their latest single, “Heavy Metal Cowboy” back in May. Listen here.
Find out what Mike has to say about his Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with Johnson’s Creek via their socials.
Connect with Johnson’s Creek:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Jackie Putnam
Debert, Nova Scotia’s country-pop artist Jackie Putnam recently unveiled two singles, “Hurt” and “A Church With No People” from her album, The Phoenix. Listen here.
Find out Jackie’s Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with her via her socials.
Connect with Jackie Putnam:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Jay Douglas
Reggae icon Jay Douglas recently unveiled his latest single, “I’m In Love With You.” Listen here.
Find out what Jay has to say about his Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with him via his socials.
Connect with Jay Douglas:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Altered By Mom
Toronto’s Indie Alt-Rock duo, Altered By Mom unveiled their EP, AHEM, back in June. Listen here.
Find out Gina and Devon’s Summer Favourites below and stay up to date with them via their socials.
Connect with Altered By Mom:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram