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You haven't heard of Cloudsteppers because this is their first release, but the individual members might ring a bell. Dan Only (a.k.a. Danny...
Published Jun 02, 2021 8Emissive (a.k.a. Evan Vincent) has been steadily climbing the rungs of Toronto's dance scene for a number of years, to the point where he's now an integral part of it. His sets are an eclectic journey, full of varying styles, twists and oddball tracks that might struggle to land in anyone else's hands, but he glues it all together seamlessly. This is why you can toss him in almost anywhere: when a legendary house producer like Levon Vincent comes to town, Emissive can support him, and when an atypical, impossible-to-classify act like Actress swings by, Emissive is perf...
For fans of: Lil Peep, Elliott Smith There is very little information about ekkstacy available online, beyond the fact that he's an 18-year-old from Vancouver. Despite the secrecy, the word is already out about his haunting music, which is doing big streaming numbers by mixing whispered acoustic ballads with SoundCloud emo rap. His standout singles combine his ghostly voice with catchy instrumentation, as on the new wave bounce of "i walk this earth all by myself" or the "1979"-esque alt-rock of "i want to be by your side." Alex Hudson
8 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear in March 2021 Meet Exclaim!'s latest New Faves, including Halifax's prolific young rapper and Charli XCX's protégé Published Mar 03, 2021 It's been a year since Canada began locking down, but the efforts of artists to create and share their feelings with the world are stronger than ever. Whether churning out releases on their own or following the guidance of internationally renowned stars, these New Faves demand attention. For fans of: Arca, Ash Koosha, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Montreal-based producer Bénédicte has very little under her belt, but...