24-year-old Toronto native GUS writes feverishly about summer, friendships, growing up, and moving away from home. Inspired by storytelling indie artists, he’s been making music for over a decade. After university, he moved to LA to pursue songwriting full-time, working across genres from indie to hyper-pop. GUS has played showcases in LA and Toronto, toured with Johnny Orlando worldwide, and recently supported LØLØ on her European tour—with more shows coming in North America. His music is introspective, electric-guitary, and always honest—strange song titles included.
Maiah Manser is a Los Angeles-based vocalist, producer, and composer known for blending fantasy-inspired soundscapes with haunting, ethereal vocals. Her work has earned praise from The Fader, Nylon, and KEXP, with placements in Lucifer, Tidelands, Immaculate, and more. A viral snippet of her song “With A Smile” earned 35 million views across TikTok and Instagram. Maiah’s upcoming EP Fourth Wall, out Fall 2024 on Arista Records, explores our obsession with fame and success.
Hiroki Tanaka is a Toronto-based guitarist and singer-songwriter, formerly of Juno/Polaris-nominated YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN. His solo work blends Japanese-Canadian heritage with art rock, drawing comparisons to David Bowie and Animal Collective. His upcoming project, Isan (meaning “inheritance” in Japanese), reimagines early 20th-century Japanese-Christian hymns. He’ll preview songs ahead of its 2026 release.
Charmie – Discover Canada’s gem, producer, artist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Charmie. Born in Haiti and now living in Toronto, Charmie began exploring her musical talents at the young age of nine. Charlie’s style is a unique fusion of Rhythm & Blues and Pop Soul. Known for fostering a deep connection with her audiences busking on the streets of Toronto, Charmie’s words go straight from her heart to yours. Charmie recently wrote on GRAMMY Award winning artist Nelly Furtado’s latest album “7”, which has received extensive press coverage including in Vogue, NPR, and Forbes to name a few.