By: Digital DrumMon, 10/15/2018
Behind the Beats with Sebastian Gaskin | Digital Drum

With influences ranging from Metallica to Alan Jackson to Frank Ocean, it’s no surprise that Sebastian Gaskin’s sound is hard to nail down. But whether he’s shredding a guitar solo or hitting you right in the feels with his velveteen vocals, one thing’s for certain: “You can expect a lot of what you’ve never heard before,” Gaskin says. “Unique sounds. Dreamy soundscapes. Wet, lush reverbs.”

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By: Digital DrumFri, 09/21/2018
Jeremy Dutcher | 2018 Polaris Music Prize

It’s official: Jeremy Dutcher has won the 2018 Polaris Music Prize, becoming the fourth Indigenous artist in the past five years to take home the $50,000 award.

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By: Digital DrumThu, 06/21/2018
Polaris Music Prize: A Look at the Indigenous Long List Nominees | Digital Drum

While Canada’s Indigenous music scene may not always get the mainstream recognition it deserves, the Polaris Music Prize knows what’s up.

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By: Digital DrumThu, 05/24/2018
And the 2018 Indigenous Music Awards Winners Are … | Digital Drum

Earlier this year, Canada’s thriving Indigenous music scene made some serious noise at the 2018 Juno Awards. Last weekend, it cranked things to 11.

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By: Digital DrumTue, 04/17/2018
Behind the Beats with Celeigh Cardinal | Digital Drum

Métis singer/songwriter Celeigh Cardinal has won an Aboriginal Youth Role Model Award, participated in the Banff Centre for the Arts’ Re(Claim) program, been named Cultural Ambassador for the Arctic Winter Games.

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By: Digital DrumTue, 03/20/2018
Meet This Year’s Indigenous Juno Nominees | Digital Drum

If the 2017 Juno Awards served as a coming-out party for Canada’s thriving Indigenous music scene, the 2018 edition is a full-blown celebration. We've got a total of 10 Indigenous artists or groups are up for awards in seven different categories at this year’s event.

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By: Digital DrumWed, 02/07/2018
On the Rise 2018 | Digital Drum

For every artist selling out shows or winning awards, there are dozens more on the verge of breaking out. And many of them are just getting started. Here’s a list of eight emerging Indigenous artists to watch for in 2018.

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By: Digital DrumMon, 01/08/2018
Behind the Beats with Mimi O’Bonsawin | Digital Drum

We recently caught up with artist Mimi O'Bonsawin to talk all things music. Here’s what she had to say about staying true to her roots, seeing life through a creative lens and much, much more.

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By: Digital DrumThu, 12/07/2017
Power Couples | Digital Drum

For a select group of Indigenous musicians, mixing their artistic pursuits with romance has paid off in a big way – both personally and professionally. And, fortunately for us, they’ve created some killer music in the process.  

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By: Digital DrumWed, 11/08/2017
Canadian Folk Music Awards | Digital Drum

While Indigenous artists are welcome to submit for any award, that exposure and recognition is most conspicuous in the Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year category.

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