Alex Whorms (pronounced warms) crafts music that is a genre unto itself. The singer-songwriter and screen composer flawlessly blends indie, alternative, pop, jazz and cinematic styles into a sound that is at once intimate, anthemic and unforgettable.

Based in Hamilton, Alex has released three EP's, won a Hamilton Arts Award and played major festivals including Toronto Pride, Supercrawl, and Canadian Music Week. Her work has appeared on over 30 CBC Radio shows and on national TV. She has composed the soundtracks to award-winning documentaries and, as a contributor to CBC Music, she writes articles and appears on camera to share stories about Canadian music and culture.

Her newest EP, Daylight Chasing Dusk, is a turning point - a leap into a more vulnerable indie-alt sound. Her live performances channel that same honesty and drive, welcoming listeners who are ready to embrace their shadows and move forward with their jagged edges intact.

Mikhail Laxton is an Australian-born, Canada-based singer-songwriter whose music blends alternative roots, soul, and folk into a rich, timeless sound. Drawing inspiration from his upbringing in a small coastal town, his time spent in major Australian cities, and his journey to Canada, Laxton crafts songs that explore love, change, and self-discovery. With a voice that’s both raw and soulful, his music carries a deep sense of authenticity, pairing thoughtful lyricism with melodies that linger long after the song ends.

Laxton has shared the stage with artists like Julian Taylor and Kathleen Edwards and opened for The Teskey Brothers at Montreal’s l'Olympia. He is currently finishing his upcoming album, "Present Nostalgia", co-produced by himself and Jim Bryson, further solidifying his place as a distinctive voice in modern roots music.

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The Subhira Quintet is one of Chile’s leading World Jazz bands, with over 30 years of experience and 21 released albums. Their music fuses Indigenous sounds from the southern regions of South America with experimental and progressive elements, drawing from folk, jazz, and contemporary classical music.

They have performed at major jazz, folk, world, and global music festivals and venues across Chile, North and South America, Australia, and Europe.

The ensemble features analog keyboards, piano, and ethnic instruments performed by composer Subhira (Rodrigo Cepeda), alongside violin, cello, flute, and drum set — all played by top-tier musicians from both the classical and jazz scenes.

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The Beaver has published a story about the Arts and Life Circle. The story includes an interview with Chantal Leblanc, and some of our upcoming events in 2025.

Read more here A splash of culture in Roblin.