Brö
Three letters, as evocative as a symbol, in order to cloud the issues. Behind this American nickname stands no collegeboy, but Elisa, a young hip hop artist who already has shown her skills with words. Brö is indeed an artist with many faces, who refuses to be put in frozen categories, for she defines her own style, blending hip hop, soul, and pop.
Charlie Houston
Raised in Toronto, Houston was gifted a guitar by her father at eight. Unlike many, she focused on creating original music rather than covers, learning production to explore new creative realms. Her music, known for its technical nuance and nostalgic themes, is influenced by her personal experiences, including a transformative breakup that led her to scrap an entire album. After a brief stint at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute, a bad psychedelic experience caused Houston to drop out and struggle with existential anxiety. Returning to Toronto, she reconnected with an old friend who reignited her passion for song writing.
Working with producer Chris Yonge, Houston released her debut EP I Hate Spring in 2021, catching the attention of electronic duo ODESZA and landing her a spot on their Grammy-nominated album and tour. She also supported Charlotte Cardin on tour and released her second EP Bad Posture in 2022. By 2023, she achieved significant streaming success and critical acclaim. Gearing up to release her debut album Big After I Die, Houston has shifted to dynamic songwriting without relying on production, exploring themes of co-dependency.
Jesse Mac Cormack
Jesse Mac Cormack is a renowned Montreal-based producer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, known for his electronic music and dance-driven maximalist sound. He has collaborated with notable artists such as CRi, Charlie Houston, Helena Deland and Gabrielle Shonk, establishing himself as a highly sought-after artist and producer.
His debut full-length album Now received widespread critical acclaim, earning him the Félix Award for Best Anglophone Album of the Year at the 2019 ADISQ Awards. Rolling Stone Germany awarded the album 3.5 stars, calling it a “fascinating debut,” whilst NPR Music praised the precision and intention behind his work.
In recent years, Jesse has continued to expand his sonic landscape, releasing SOLO (2022) and SOLO_2 (2023), which have further solidified his place in the electronic music scene. With over 11 million streams across his discography, Jesse’s music has captivated audiences globally.
In the fall of 2022, he supported Morcheeba for a few dates on their North American tour and has performed at major festivals including Iceland Airwaves, The Great Escape, MaMA Festival (Paris), and POP Montreal over the course of his burgeoning career. His work has garnered support from platforms like BBC 6 Music, Radio Eins, and CBC Radio 3, and his single “No Love Go (CRi Remix)” was recently featured on Showtime’s American Gigolo.
Drawing heavy influence from electronic pioneers like Caribou, Four Tet, Duskus, and Weval, Jesse Mac Cormack is reimagining everything he’s learned, weaving it into a broader and more vibrant sonic landscape. This evolution brings him closer to a sound that resonates with his highest creative alignment. His journey continues with the release of a new EP, set for Fall 2024, with the first single dropping in October.