While Saskatchewan has traditionally been known for folk and rock acts like The Sheepdogs and The Dead South, the province is also home to electronic and urban artists gaining international acclaim. Check out a selection below, curated for BeatRoute by Marvin Chan who is the Artistic Director of TRIFECTA, a Saskatchewan based arts and cultural festival and artist collective, and one half of hip-hop duo, Samurai Champs.

Alex Bent + The Emptiness – Coolin

If Frank Ocean, Post Malone, and Our Lady Peace had a baby, this is that baby (from his album, “Baby”).

Denise Valle – Repeat Affections

Saskatoon’s own El Salvadorian “Queen of Soul”.

respectfulchild – Glitter

Non-binary classically trained Malaysian-Chinese violinist finds a loop pedal.

Toria Summerfield – Kiss Me Lean

Introverted Myspace bedroom-pop with the heart of a Soundcloud rapper.

VBND & Katie Tupper – Name (On My Tongue)

Charlotte Day Wilson had better watch her back! Keep an eye out for Tupper’s solo work in 2021.

Samurai Champs – Still Mine

The Southeast Asian hip-hop boy band from the middle of nowhere.

VBRTR & Sienna Lee – Want You

Future-R&B Filipino DJ-producer duo.