Canadian musicians - indie, pop, etc

Posted by: Jeff Anderson on 17 November 2014

It is amazing how little we hear of artists from north of the border, here in the US.  Any recommendations welcome.  Of course there is Sarah Mc and some well-known, but I am talking people who might be flying-under the radar here.  Indie, pop, rock, etc. I check Juno awards from time to time but would be interested in others as well.

 

thanks

Jeff A

Posted on: 03 December 2014 by Gale 501

Jeff,

Will be very surprised if you don't like this album?

Or any of Martha and Marks solo work? Together they are known as Martha and The Muffins.

Posted on: 03 December 2014 by Jeff Anderson
Originally Posted by Gale 501:

Jeff,

Will be very surprised if you don't like this album?

 

Or any of Martha and Marks solo work? Together they are known as Martha and The Muffins.

Hi Stu

 

Solo One is on Spotify Premium (US), I have put it in your recommend folder.  I remember you listening to a lot of M & Muffins material, will look for those as well.

 

thanks

Jeff A

Posted on: 03 December 2014 by fathings cat

Wood Pigeon are worth a look, very pleasant Canadian band. 

 

Gary

 

 

Posted on: 03 December 2014 by beginner

The besnard lakes anyone? Great Canadian indie band

Posted on: 04 December 2014 by Salmon Dave

Try David Celia from Toronto. Always pops over to the UK for Glastonbury and tours around. Great pop/rock singer/songwriter/guitarist.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZBt_JI7U8A

Posted on: 07 December 2014 by Jack

Managed to see Harry Manx twice this year......great stuff

 

Don't think "Half Moon Run" have been mentioned....worth checking out

Posted on: 08 December 2014 by Guy007

Electronic :

 

Caribou

Deadmau5

Death from above 1979

Solvent

Caribou

Junior boys

Tiga

Peaches

 

Country :

 

Cobb Lund

Blue Rodeo

Gordon Lightfoot

 

Folk :

 

The Rankin Family

Matt Anderson

Great Big Sea

John Wort Hannam

 

Jazz :

Oscar Peterson

 

Female Vocals :

 

Dinah Krall

Basia Bulat

Feist

Keisza

Tegan and Sara

Sarah Harmer

Sarah Slean

 

Indie/Rock :

 

Nickelback

White Horse

Stars

Arcade Fire

Broken Social Scene

Sam Roberts

New Pornographers

Bare Naked Ladies

Woodpigeon

Meligrove Band

Mother Mother

Constantines

The weakerthans

Patrick Watson

Luke Doucet

Melissa McClelland ( together with Luke = White Horse )

Tokyo Police Club

Hot Hot Heat

City and colour

Wintersleep

Plants and Animals

Great Lake Swimmers

Metric

The Trews

Joel Plaskett

Ron Sexsmith

Michael Buble

 

Also see 'Arts & Craft' Label

Posted on: 08 December 2014 by Guy007
Originally Posted by joerand:
Originally Posted by ewemon:

Best bet for anyone with a remote interest in Canuck muic is pop on to maplemusic.com where you find an extensive list of Canuck artists. 

Doesn't hurt to have an ice cold Molson in hand as well, eh?

Unfortunately that's now a division of the american beer company Coors.  Better off with a Big Rock Traditional in hand...