BIO

Under the sweeping gaze of Edmonton’s prairie skies, Métis artist Kaeley Jade has carved out a space where art and soul converge. Her vibrant debut full-length album, Turpentine, has earned her significant recognition as a singer/songwriter in the Canadian music scene with accolades that include a Canadian Folk Music Award, Western Canadian Music Award Nomination, and Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Award. Her music has received radio play across the globe (including CBC, Sirius XM, and a #1 on the charts of the Indigenous Music Countdown), has been reviewed by publications worldwide, and has been featured in several film and television productions, including Warrior Up! and Hockey Night in Canada.

Blending folk, pop and indie rock, Kaeley’s lush imagery, stunning vocals, and electric stage presence have enthralled listeners at hundreds of venues and festivals across Canada, including the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, JUNOfest, International Indigenous Music Summit, and Canmore Folk Music Festival. Kaeley proudly wears her heart on her sleeve whether she is performing an intimate acoustic set or tearing it up alongside her full band (Gabriel Gagnon on guitar/vocals, Katie Demuynck on piano/vocals, Kelsey Wood on electric bass/vocals, and Jordan Poirier on drums/vocals).

Alongside her career as a singer/songwriter, Kaeley’s artistic pursuits also extend to the theatre, film and visual arts ecosystems; her multifaceted artistic journey has been significantly shaped by a hunger to continually build her knowledge and skills, which is reflected in her formal education by way of a BFA in Acting from the University of Alberta, and through her participation in a range of programs and residencies, including the National Music Centre OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator, MDM Recordings’ Henry Armstrong Award, and Citadel Theatre RBC Horizon Emerging Artists Program. A self-described multidisciplinary artist, Kaeley’s innate curiosity and creativity create many opportunities for her to weave her disciplines together. Most notably, her work on Two-Headed/Half-Hearted, an 18-song country-folk musical that premiered at Northern Light Theatre in 2022, showcased her talents as a composer, sound designer and actor while delving into themes of sisterhood, family, and identity. 

As she prepares to unleash a new chapter of music, Kaeley invites her listeners to embrace change, find strength in vulnerability, and love fiercely.