Noah Derksen is one of Canada’s most distinctive voices, a singer-songwriter whose luminous blend of folk, country, and indie defies easy categorization. Emerging from Winnipeg’s indie scene — an isolated city in the heart of North America — Noah was named a finalist in SiriusXM’s Top of the Country competition and awarded Canadian Folk Music’s Emerging Artist of the Year. An observer of the subtle and the mundane, Noah's genre-defying music will pull you through the portal for just a moment: one where you can feel the music rising above the noise of everyday life. Noah’s fourth album, Mercy on the Skyline (out May 2026 via AWAL), is a soulful and reflective work exploring themes of self-realization, healing, and the quiet cultivation of inner strength. Grounded and down-to-earth, his songs point out the little mercies that emerge even in a world full of heartbreak. Moving between folk, country, and indie, Noah's music is rooted in the small moments of everyday life — riding the bus, packing boxes, falling in love — and the silent mercies that hold us together. Written and recorded in a spirit of collaboration, the album features some of Noah’s musical heroes — Lori McKenna, May Erlewine, and FONTINE — alongside a backbone of Winnipeg’s finest musicians recorded all together, live in a room. "Life is about being in community," Noah says, “and I want my music to be a reflection of that.” Whether performing on festival stages, in intimate venues, or with friends in a living room, his music is about connection: songs that feel like they're written for you.
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Claire Hunter is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter whose dreamy folk-pop creates intimate moments of reflection. Over the years, she has graced iconic Toronto stages such as the Horseshoe Tavern and the Drake Underground, and toured across Ontario with her band, opening for Canadian acts like Joshua Hyslop and Great Lake Swimmers. In 2022, Claire released the single “Dancing in the Light,” which explores the commitment and nuances of long-term friendship. The release was accompanied by a visually captivating music video directed by Dwi Riana. Claire is back in the studio working with producer Jasper Smith to record her debut album which will feature a re-recording of her fan favourite “Possibilities”. The album’s first single, “Vision of Us,” marks a departure into more upbeat territory, celebrating the untethering of oneself from a past relationship. This renewed chapter in Claire’s musical journey represents a bold step forward in her evolving sound.
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