Sophia Stel
Debut album announced for Oct. 16 via A24 Music after a fast-rising 2024–26 run.
Northern Dial Discovery Radar
New Canadian Artists to Know
A living guide to emerging and newly active Canadian artists making noise now, from first records and breakout singles to independent releases, tours and direct submissions.
Updated September 12, 2026
Northern Dial tracks new Canadian artists across scenes, cities and genres. This page is built from direct artist and label sources, Bandcamp discovery, Canadian music coverage, live activity and submissions sent to Northern Dial. It is updated as new signals appear.
Mattmac
Fresh off the new album Smoke Signals, bringing Oji-Cree perspective into melodic rap and pop.
Shiv and the Carvers
Debut album Always Watching arrives Oct. 29 via Twin Fang, with new single “Screens” out now.
Jake Soberlak
The 17-year-old guitarist, singer and harmonica player released his debut album I'm In Trouble on Sept. 11.
Pretty
A steady 2026 run of singles has pushed the Toronto band into a new phase ahead of their latest album cycle.
Whisper Gang
The Toronto four-piece has kept building through 2026 with “Bend,” “Event Horizon” and a growing live footprint.
Mars Aspen
Twin Fang’s Mars Aspen is moving forward with the baby teeth EP, a raw project built around memory, growth and recovery.
Living Hour
The Winnipeg band returns Sept. 24 with the Magnet EP and a run of Canadian dates.
Miesha & The Spanks
The Calgary duo returns Sept. 18 with Visions, produced by Hill Kourkoutis and backed by hometown release shows.
Housewife
Brighid Fry’s Housewife project kept moving in 2026 with “Misbehavin’” after the momentum of Girl of the Hour.
LØLØ
Toronto’s LØLØ is in a busy 2026 stretch with new singles, a headline hometown show and a North American tour.
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