2023 CMW ARTISTS

Tye Dempsey

Tye Dempsey

Windows down and stereo up, you're cruising along a country back road. The sounds flow strong and steady through the speakers. In that moment, all is well with the world. That feeling is the essence of Tye Dempsey’s music. This singer-songwriter from Canada's East...

The Spiral Theory

The Spiral Theory

The Spiral Theory is looking to reignite the sounds of modern rock. The band’s sounds contain influences from iconic classic rock sounds, combined with an original, melodic take on their genre. In short, classic in feel but modern in execution! The Spiral Theory is an...

THE BERESFORDS

THE BERESFORDS

The Beresfords theberesfordsmusic@gmail.com Instagram: @officialberesfordmusic Facebook: @beresfordmusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/472NoSmu8OBJvXAu4PmPyW?si=zu_VFz48SgOzx0CW3_Ddqw Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPyDBhNI7Nh87PaMiwox0Q About:...

Tarbox

Tarbox

Tarbox manages to give a new flavor to post-grunge and alternative, adding a groove to these forgotten styles. The band has always had a penchant for 90's sounds. From the beginning of the project, this was a given. Born just after the great grunge wave, the four...

Starpainter

Starpainter

Starpainter is a folk rock band from Lethbridge, Alberta. They wear their influences on their sleeves, showcasing strong songwriting and an affinity for gently psychedelic alt-country tones. The band has been growing a following across Canada on the strength of a...

Spendo

Spendo

Based out of Vancouver British Columbia, Spendo is made up of four like-hearted, experienced multi-instrumentalists. Sharing a love for modern & classic rock, they exude a 1970’s California vibe, drawing inspiration from and paying respect to the music of that...

Sandveiss

Sandveiss

SANDVEISS is a Heavy Rock band from Quebec City that came to life in 2011. Their music is heavy yet also melodic. Their influences range from Black Sabbath, Kyuss, Tool, Mastodon etc. The band's self-released first album “Scream Queen” came out in 2013 (re-released in...

Po Lazarus

Po Lazarus

Po Lazarus is a five-piece rock n’ roll outfit from Montreal founded by Joshua Carey (lead vocals), and bassist Paul Mascarenhas in 2014. While their sound is sown from seeds of rock n roll, Po Lazarus’ influences are gleaned from folk, country, punk, jazz and more....

One In The Chamber

One In The Chamber

Since the release of their 2018 debut studio EP, One In The Chamber has been compared to the likes of Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin, Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens Of The Stone Age, and Mötley Crüe. Now, following the release of singles "Blow" & "To The...

Growing Fires

Growing Fires

Hailing from the countryside of Ottawa, ON, best friends of twelve years, Jeremy Farkas and Travis Alguire came together to create the country-tinged emo rock band Growing Fires. Shortly after forming, the duo released their debut EP “Love It Or Leave It” with a...

FKB

FKB

FKB is a high-energy, four-piece, alternative rock band based in Edmonton, influenced by the mystique, glamour, and excess of the 1960s-1980s entertainment business. Formed in Bonnyville, Alberta, the band is fronted by JUNO Award-nominated songwriter (2019), Drew...

Ex Ømerta

Ex Ømerta

Ex Ømerta’s music is dirty, energetic and full of attitude. The award-winning alt rock trio wears their influences on their sleeve expertly blending locked-in rock, seductive grooves, and pure punk rock piss and vinegar in a combustible concoction that is familiar yet...

Élishia Sharie

Élishia Sharie

Electrifying, daring, and hypnotizing are just a few words used to describe Los Angeles Neo Alternative Rock artist, Élishia Sharie. Drawing upon iconic influences, like AC/DC and Nirvana, Élishia Sharie effortlessly synthesizes elements of 80’s Classic Rock with 90’s...

Dammit Goldie

Dammit Goldie

Formed by a group of roommates in Hamilton’s Westdale community, Dammit Goldie is part of a wave of artists who hit the ground running in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. With punk vocals as strong and earthy as a lion’s roar, nostalgic grunge riffs and a...

CEVILAIN

CEVILAIN

“Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings.” ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Much like a storm, CEVILAIN has swept onto the scene and left a poignant and lasting impression. Inspired by titans of the genre - Bring...

Brass Camel

Brass Camel

Brass Camel is an unorthodox rock group from Vancouver led by 29 year old Daniel Sveinson, who at the age of 12 had already performed at the Apollo Theatre and jammed with icon Les Paul. After years of playing as a hired musician, Daniel formed Brass Camel in spring...

A Short Walk To Pluto

A Short Walk To Pluto

A Short Walk To Pluto is what would happen if Alanis Morissette joined Rush. Formed in 2018, A Short Walk To Pluto consist of Emma Armstrong (vocals), Danny Moriana (bass/vocals), Max Kaiser (guitar) and Jake Biggs (percussion/vocals). Since then, they have made major...