Métis alt-pop artist, Robin Cisek joined ELMNT FM to chat about her debut EP release, Delicate Minds, her cinematic music video for “Memories” and where she finds her inspiration. Delicate Minds puts a laser focus on mental health while giving the listener the keys to find meaning in each song. Check out our full interview […]
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Mimi O’Bonsawin Is Playing The National Arts Centre This Weekend
Are you beginning to miss the thrill of live music? Look no further, because award-winning Abenaki and French-Canadian artist Mimi O’Bonsawin is playing at the National Arts Centre this Friday, October 22nd, 2021. This concert is part of their Fridays at the Fourth series. Mimi O’Bonsawin‘s latest album is the French EP Elle Danse. The […]
Twin Flames Nominated for Four SSIMAs
95.7 ELMNT FM · Twin Flames Joins Aiden & Jay To Discuss SSIMAs Aiden and Jay had a chat with Jaaji and Chelsey June of Twin Flames. The duo has been nominated for four awards at the inaugural Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards, airing Saturday June 12th. 95.7 ELMNT FM · Twin Flames Joins Aiden […]
iskwē to perform new album, The Stars at a free virtual event
iskwē has a new album release in the works, called The Stars, which comes out Friday, March 5th. It’s a reimagining of her award-winning album, acākosīk. On Thursday, March 4th at 8:00PM, she goes live to perform it from Revolution Recording in Toronto. Her friend, akaMatisse from Keys N Krates, will join her for a Q&A session, as well. Following the two-hour event, you […]
Stand in solidarity with the Mi’kmaq people at the virtual Ice Walk
A historic event takes place Monday, March 29th, called the Ice Walk. Folks are welcome to join in and stand in solidarity with the Mi’kmaq people of Lennox Island First Nation through a walk from Port Hill to Lennox Island. The walk is to acknowledge the hurt caused to the Mi’kmaq people, and Indigenous communities […]
Shawnee Kish & Serena Ryder bring the tunes to the Songwriter Series
Friday night plans? Join Serena Ryder, Shawnee Kish, Haviah Mighty and more at the Songwriter Series which celebrates Canadian and Indigenous talents. The event, hosted by Tom Power, also features performances from alt-rock duo, The Darcys, as well as Kaia Kater, Lydia Persaud, Shan Vincent De Paul, B. Knox and Sam Johnston. It’s free to attend, but you can […]
Adrian Sutherland releases upbeat indie rock solo tune, Respect the Gift
Adrian Sutherland reminds you to Respect the Gift in his upbeat second solo single following the release of four albums with his band, Midnight Shine. Sutherland says the new tune “is about using our ‘gifts’ for good, and not taking for granted the everyday freedoms and luxuries we have. There’s never been a more important […]
Ila Barker launches third season of AIRSessions, music workshops for youth led by Indigenous artists
Do you know an Indigenous youth aged 13-25 with an interest in making music? Ila Barker launches season three of AIRSessions this month, which invite youth to Indigenous-led music workshops throughout 2021. AIRSessions is hosted in part by the National Arts Centre, sākihiwē festival, Indigenous Family Centre, Indigenous Music and Music for Life. To kick off […]
Mattmac and Desiree Dorion to perform at sākihiwē festival as part of Safe at Home Manitoba
sākihiwē festival has joined the Safe at Home Manitoba movement by showcasing Indigenous artists based throughout the province. The artists will perform a four-song set and give you a glimpse into their local community, too. Country folk artist, Desiree Dorion and hip hop artist, Mattmac will hit the online stage in February and March, respectively. Each episode, which […]
Alicia Kayley Shares Holiday Spirit With Cover Of “Mistletoe”
Alicia Kayley is an Algonquin/Tahltan artist who resides in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and quickly makes a name for herself. We caught up with her to speak about her recent cover of Justin Bieber‘s “Mistletoe” as well as a few other things! Click here to watch the video. We recently saw a video of you on […]