Possessing a sound tapped from the oaken belly of a whiskey barrel, The Commoners are a 4 piece Roots/Rock outfit from Toronto, Canada. Offering their own blend of a tried and true musical mixture, the group pepper their sound with high-energy riffs, soulful vocals, and rich harmonies that combine to take the listener on a journey through a Southern-style rock experience.
The group was cobbled together over the course of a decade, restructuring and adapting through numerous obstacles to form the unit as it exists today. The Commoners unite under a shared dream: to write, perform, and share music that is an authentic nod to the greats who paved the way before them. Channeling their deep respect and admiration for Roots/Rock trailblazers, The Commoners incorporate rhythmic stylings inspired by Motown’s groove masters and emotive vocals akin to Sam Cooke and Otis Redding to capture a sound that is very much of the here and now.
Their 2022 "Find A Better Way" album demands attention from the first note. The opening lines, “I scream at the top of my lungs, and stamp my feet, ’til the floor comes undone,” immediately inform that a wild ride lies ahead. Recorded in Toronto at RHC Music, and produced by guitarist/producer Ross Hayes Citrullo alongside executive producer Renan Yildizdogan, The Commoners crafted a record which strikes the perfect balance between new and old, fresh yet familiar.
As a collective, we find ourselves emerging into a changed society, with uncertainty looming and shadowing the future. In their upcoming release, The Commoners remind us that music has a unique ability to heal, a medicine of extraordinary merit, and balm for the soul during dark times. Every major movement in history gave rise to change makers, and The Commoners are taking their stand, here to lead and inspire us all to find a better way.
Pulling from multiple influences and creating something new in itself, Saskatoon SK’s The Radiant mix a modernized 70’s/90’s rock with today’s alternative, psychedelic, and pop. The group’s versatile sound makes for a unique listening experience that’s paired with a captivating live performance. Releasing their debut EP in 2019, The Radiant received a nomination from BreakOut West WCMA’s for Rock Artist of the Year 2020. Since, The Radiant has seen success including nominations for Best Band in Saskatoon (2019 - 2022) and Alternative Artist of the Year 2022 from North Sask Music Zine. Overall, the success of The Radiant has landed them on stage with notable groups such as MONOWHALES, Badflower, Chastity, and Ocean Alley. 2023’s "Logical Steps” EP saw The Radiant “fully stepping into stadium rock sounds” by Cups N Cakes Network, regarded as a band that “has it together” by Canadian Beats, and landed the group a Saskatchewan Music Award nomination for Rock Artist of the Year. The Radiant continues to mature and evolve. “They’re comin’ for you.”
