Aysanabee’s second-ever album nominated for 2024 Junos

Aysanabee leaning against a white podium.

Aysanabee, an Oji-Cree singer-songwriter, is up for three nominations at the 2024 JUNOs with last year’s album release Here and Now. His October 2023 released album has given him nominations for these categories: Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Alternative Album of the Year. With these nominations, he is the most […]

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NEW SHOW ALERT: Join Missy Knott for Pass The Mic Every Sunday Starting October 22

Join Curve Lake First Nation‘s Missy Knott every Sunday from 12pm to 3pm for Pass The Mic, Elmnt fm’s newest show dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices. Come hang out with Missy, along with some of your favourite Indigenous artists, as they talk about music, issues, and anything else that’s on their mind. Whether you want […]

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Trailblazing Musician Buffy Sainte-Marie Retires From Live Performances

Cree musician Buffy Sainte-Marie has announced she is retiring from touring and live performances. The 82-year old has blazed a trail for Indigenous artists, including being the first Indigenous person to win an Academy Award. She made the decision for a number of reasons, citing physical challenges and health concerns in the announcement on social […]

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2023 SSIMAs: Gabrielle and Neewa of Indian City on New Music, Honouring Vince Fontaine

Shawn had a chance to talk to Gabrielle Fontaine and Neewa Mason of the 2023 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Award nominated folk-pop music collective, Indian City. They talked about what artists they want to work with next, honouring the band’s late founder Vince Fontaine, the 2023 SSIMAs, and much more. Listen to the full interview […]

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The Halluci Nation and F-ked Up Bring Here’s The Unity Tour to Ottawa

Spectrasonic is bringing The Halluci Nation and F-ked Up‘s Here’s The Unity Tour to The Bronson Centre Theatre in Ottawa on Saturday, June 3rd. Also featuring the beats of Creeasian, this show is half-music concert, and half-live wrestling event as James Stone takes on Cecil Nyx. Tickets for this genre-bending event are $30, and can […]

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