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In this week’s episode, we chat to Ellorie McKnight, a climate researcher and indie folk artist. We get into her journey as an artist and how she approaches songwriting as a way to explore both personal and collective experiences. We also dive into her climate work and how it informs her artistry, using music as a way to invite reflection, connection, and engagement. It’s a thoughtful conversation about creating with intention and finding meaning through your work. Check out

Folk Pop Fusion @ Art House Cafe Robin Kenny, Zoe Matthews & Strawberry Fields Forever Presented by Loch Monster Media Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 8:30 doors - 9:00 show Art House Cafe - Ottawa, ON Plans to fill the perfect long weekend don’t come easy, but this art house event is exactly what you’re looking for on May 16th. Indie folk pop to tickle you out of your creative funk and lift your spirits is with Robin, Zoe, and the Strawberry Fields duo. Loch Monster Media never mis

Claire Porter: Yellow Spider Tour I’m dropping my new single, “Yellow Spider,” and that starts a whole web of music! Tour Dates w/ Evan Aucoin May 6 - The Ship - St John’s, NL May 9 - Freshwater Coffeehouse - Carbonear, NL May 16 - The Green Room, Glasgow Square Theatre - New Glasgow, NS May 17 - Gus’ Pub - Halifax, NS May 23 - ECMA Showcase, Breton Craft House - Sydney, NS I’m so excited to share my new song with everyone, and to come back to Nova Scotia after so long away

Matt Gower: Vacated Shapes Vacated Shapes is Matt Gower’s second solo album. The songs on this LP reflect Matt’s Hard Folk aesthetic, with themes such as gender fluidity, anti-fascism, depression, his own shortcomings as a husband & father, murder, imperfection and apathy. Taking equal influence from Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska and Jason Isbell’s Foxes in the Snow, Matt was inspired to produce Vacated Shapes with a minimalist ethos in order to let his songwriting and raw

Sophie d'Orleans: Chocolat “Chocolat” is a soft, radiant French pop track celebrating exogamous love, where two languages and cultures meet. Blending warm acoustic textures with quirky bilingual storytelling, it delivers a fresh, intimate take on the modern love song.

Moira Chicilo: Bred in My Bones Recorded in an afternoon at Blue Door Recording in Regina, Saskatchewan, the live EP, titled "Bred in My Bones”, gives us a glimpse into Moira’s connection to the land and people of the prairies. There’s a casual, melancholic style to her performance, and she is accompanied by David Bushko’s haunting swells on pedal steel guitar. Stripped down, simple and honest, this live collection showcases Moira’s blues, folk and country musical range.

Oh Clementine: Upcoming Album "Oh Clementine sings thoughtful, family-inspired folk—crafted music for kids, cherished by grown-ups! Since her debut album 'One Thousand Mornings' (Feb 2025) landed two major nods — Canadian Folk Music Awards: Children’s Album of the Year and a Western Canadian Music Awards nomination for Children’s Artist of the Year — indie/kindie-folk rising star Oh Clementine has been unstoppable. Highlights: standout CBC performances, a showcase at the CFM

Lisa Richard @ Stan Rogers Folk Festival Award-winning Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Lisa Richard will return to the Stan Rogers Folk Festival this summer, performing on the Main Stage on opening night, July 23. This year’s festival marks the 30th anniversary of the Stan Rogers Folk Festival, with opening night featuring a special tribute to the legendary Canadian songwriter Stan Rogers. Richard joins a lineup of well-known and respected artists to help launch the celebrati

Malia Rogers w/ Mallory Chipman @ Red Bird Friday, Jun 12, 2026 Red Bird - Ottawa, ON Nova Scotia raised, Ottawa based singer-songwriter Malia Rogers has a clear musical mission: be the first person in the room to drop her shield, and in doing so, move others to lower their own. Her introspective, conversational folk offerings carefully balance melancholy and hope, touching audiences with precise lyricism, warm alto vocals, and gentle wit. Having released her debut EP at Red

Come Together: Songs of Unity @ Brampton Folk Club The Brampton Folk Club's Annual Showcase Concert will take place on Saturday, May 23rd starting at 7:30 p.m. in Sanderson Hall, St. Paul's United Church , 30 Main St. South, Brampton. This year's theme is ""Come Together - Songs of Unity"". We've got a terrific line-up of two dozen (!) BFC performers singing and playing songs that connect us. There's a great mix of originals and covers, including lots of sing-a-longs. Advanc