Summer Swelter: Emma Gabriel, Alicia Kayley, Mari Milano, & Loch Nisse Mons

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Emma Gabriel is a Canadian alternative R&B artist known for her emotionally charged songwriting, powerhouse vocals, and captivating live performances. Blending contemporary R&B with the nostalgia of 2000s R&B, she delivers immersive, full-scale productions featuring live dancers, dynamic staging, and standout vocal performances. Her growing career has taken her to international stages including Departure Festival, Pitch Scotland, and Live at Heart Festival in Sweden, as well as Ottawa’s Pique Festival. In August 2026, she is set to open for Rico Nasty at Chreece Festival in Indianapolis. Following the success of her project Crushed and a string of standout singles, Gabriel has emerged as one of Canada’s most exciting rising voices in alternative R&B, earning nominations for Solo Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Music Video of the Year at the Capital Music Awards.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagabbriel/

Streaming: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1klK4r7Yoi1nUbnn99NDOe...

Alicia Kayley is a contemporary Indigenous artist from the Algonquin and Tahltan Nations, proudly based in Ottawa, Ontario. A graduate of a prestigious high school vocal program in Ottawa, she went on to earn her Bachelor of Music degree from Carleton University, specializing in Classical voice and popular-style songwriting. Her artistry and powerful vocals have led to numerous notable performances, including taking the stage at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week in 2024, and opening for Crystal Shawanda and William Prince at the Wiikwemkoong Festival in 2025. Alicia is advancing her music career by creating her debut album with Crystal Shawanda’s label, New Sun Music, located in Nashville. As a young Indigenous musician, Alicia is committed to empowering Anishinabe women and youth and bringing her voice to mainstream music.

Website: https://aliciakayley.com/

Streaming: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7hHMFtK0pUi6iBgTxyyObs...

Mari Milano is an up-and-coming Canadian-Brazilian singer-songwriter bringing a fresh energy to the Canadian pop music scene. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of artists including Taylor Swift, The Weekend, and Lady Gaga, she has been honing in on her craft for most of her life, after discovering her love of singing at a very young age. Her passion for self-expression through music has been a driving force in her artistic career.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mari.milano/?hl=en

Streaming: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oOhZ7av2bX4RsadE8mC3z...

Loch Nisse Monster is an Ottawa-based folk-rock artist whose work blends storytelling and atmosphere into a distinctive musical voice. Drawing on influences from folk traditions, retro rock, and contemporary singer-songwriters, the project is defined by intimate and witty lyricism, textured arrangements, and commitment to a heartwarming time. Since debuting in 2023, Loch Nisse Monster has steadily built momentum through compelling live performances at venues across Ontario and Quebec and become a staple in the local festival network. Her music explores themes of place, identity, and nostalgia, offering listeners a sound rooted in sincerity and emotional clarity. Each performance is crafted to feel immersive and personal, inviting audiences into a shared storytelling space energized with melodic rock.Loch Nisse Monster’s debut album was released in 2025, and is available for streaming on all platforms. Titled Forensis, the project is the concept record of a crime scene as a metaphor for a breakup.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lochnissemonster/?hl=en

Streaming: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7C7gQApngOuGDHNSzwb0Mg...