Unapologetically genuine, wry and soft-hearted, Mariel Buckley has planted her flag firmly as a songwriter who’s in it for the long haul. Never one for following the rules, she aims to find herself squarely on the fringes and exactly where she belongs: writing songs for the underdogs. Raised in the heart of Canada’s rodeo and country music scenes, she was destined to challenge the boundaries around her, both in life and in song. With a fearless spirit that’s consistently broken through both genre and personal barriers, Buckley’s unique blend of angst-driven alt-folk has made her a standout artist, offering a fresh and dynamic perspective on modern Americana music.
Buckley has been nominated for the Polaris Prize, charted on Sirius XM, NACC/Earshot charts and CBC. She’s toured Canada, America and the EU/UK, including SXSW, Americanafest, The Philadelphia Folk Fest, and Folk Alliance International. She’s shared stages with Orville Peck, k.d. lang, The Bros Landreth, Frazey Ford, Matt Andersen. Strange Trip Ahead has been reviewed by Line of Best Fit, No Depression, Americana UK, Bandcamp and more.