Capital City Records

Addison Wall is an Edmonton-based singer-songwriter, composer, and guitarist set on exploring the sounds of the past within a modern context. He has a diverse range of influences, combining inspiration from old-era swing and blues such as Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, with the style of folk-rock songwriters like Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and Joel Plaskett. Addison’s range of influences give his songs a timeless quality that blurs the lines between genres. He is known for his clever and somewhat strange approach to lyricism. Often focusing on his anxiety-ridden everyday life, but with a satirical edge and tongue-in-cheek humour. Listeners are treated to sarcastic folk blues or even apocalyptic jazz tunes; however, his catalogue is balanced out by softer, acoustic ballads. Addison recently made his recording debut with his EP, “Somewhere In Between,” which was released in September of 2025.

Track Title: "Somewhere in Between"

Asiah Holm is a queer Indigenous singer-songwriter and producer based in Vancouver, BC. Blending Indigenous roots with folk, pop, and ambient electronic influences, she crafts emotive soundscapes anchored by powerful melodies and soul-stirring vocals. In just three years, she has released two EPs, multiple singles, and a full-length album. Her EP Self-Portrait earned her two Native American Music Award nominations, a Top 10 spot on the Indigenous Music Countdown, a nomination for “Single of the Year” at the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards, and a feature on Apple Music’s Indigenous Now Playlist. Most recently, she was nominated for “Indigenous Songwriter of the Year” at the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards. A true independent artist, she writes, records, produces, and mixes all of her work from her home studio.

Track Title: "The Mask That You Made"

Daniel Martin & The Infamous are a theatric-rock band and we do everything we can to connect to our wonderful community.
Daniel has a scholarship in his mother's name where he gives a guitar once a year to a high school student, and we recently just did a Blood Drive in conjunction to Canadian Blood Services.
Even though The Pursuit of Heaviness isn't our most recent release, we feel it reaches a broader scope of tastes and is our best "average listener" album.
This album is a collection of all manner of music that Infamous is capable of, from big party rock anthems to long epics, from piano ballads to blaring heavy metal.
We are so grateful the EPL has picked this album for their collection and that more people will hear what we can do.

Track Title: "The Pursuit of Heaviness"

Indie/folk/pop is probably a more accurate description of my stuff! But yeah I've been in Edmonton for 7 years now - went to Macewan at 27 years old and did a degree there (focused on songwriting and production). I play quite a lot - catch me at The Commodore for breakfast tomorrow morning or May 9th!

I go to open mics often as well at Revival, Naked Cafe, Rooster Kitchen and Frank's (in the summer).

Track Title: "Heartbreak at the C-Chord"

Donita Large is a Cree artist whose genre-defying style blends blues, rock, country, and traditional Indigenous sounds, often described as folk with Indigenous sizzle. Her songwriting is rooted in her ancestry, carrying themes of truth, reconciliation, strength, and unity. As a seasoned vocalist, Donita has built an impressive career on local to international stages. She is a founding member of the Indigenous women’s groups Asani (1997–1999) and Nipisiy (2020–2025), with performances including the prestigious Carnegie Hall and Edmonton Folk Music Festival. After releasing her debut single, “Going to Walk That Line,” she hit #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown, accelerating her music career.

After releasing singles and a gospel album, Donita fully steps into her power as a singer songwriter with The Ancestors released in January 2026. This project marks a defining evolution in her artistry, showcasing her remarkable vocal range and emotionally rich storytelling through song. Recorded across Toronto, Los Angeles, and Edmonton, the album was co-produced with Grammy Award–winning producer Chris Birkett and music director Anthony King. The Ancestors has strengthened Donita’s connection to Edmonton’s vibrant music community while carrying Indigenous stories to international audiences. With performances in Sweden (June 2026) and airplay spanning Japan, Germany, France, and across North America, her music resonates far beyond borders. Featuring some of Edmonton’s top musicians, the album honours the voices and histories of Treaty Six Territory and stands as a testament to her dedication to cultural continuity, collaboration, and healing through music.

Track Title: "The Ancestors"

Jesse Elechko, better known by Headline; is an Indigenous Canadian Hip-Hop artist, vocalist and producer hailing from Edmonton, Alberta.
Since 5 years old his dream was to be a rockstar.

Now, with millions of streams on his debut album SAVAGE, national press coverage, and thousands of fans worldwide, he has established himself as just that.
Growing up with a lack of money, studio time wasn't ever an option, so he taught himself to engineer and produce beats at age 14; turning to engineering and producing for much of Edmonton's Hip Hop scene, eventually leading him to work with certified industry legends.

Known for his bewildering, high-energy performances, Headline has years of experience performing in front of thousands of fans in festival, and venue settings.
Headline has also made appearances freestyling with worldwide sensation Token, and many other impactful emcees.
Jesse has made a name for himself as a lyricist and a songwriter.
He is known for his flow, conversational content, and trademark sample selection when making beats.
Every Headline song ever released has been recorded, mixed and mastered by himself.

Headline has collaborated, produced beats, as well as mixing, and mastering songs for the likes of Rakim, Rick Ross, Kurupt, Juicy J, Gucci Mane, Cappadonna of the Wu-Tang Clan, Jarren Benton, Serj Tankian, Redman, Canibus, Curren$y, Young Buck and many more pioneering hip-hop artists.

Track Title: "The Second Coming (Deluxe)"

Jon Martin and Lovers captures the spirit of Bittersweet Optimism. Sometimes it sounds like Alt-Canadiana or Chamber Pop. Sometimes it sounds like a rock and roll orchestra. And sometimes it sounds like the dad of a small child sitting at the piano at 2:00 AM on a weekday—those being the only unscathed hours of the day. Lyrics are always important. Either way, there is always hope.

Jon Martin is a songwriter, producer, and musician from southern Alberta. He studied music and music psychology at the degree and master's level, spent years running a recording studio in Lethbridge producing records for other artists, and relocated to Edmonton in early 2021. Producer Gethin Pearson (Charli XCX, Badly Drawn Boy) described his music as "timeless capsules... whilst also feeling fresh and from your life."

His 2022 album This Could Be Our Year, self-produced and built around an international cast of collaborators, was named one of the Edmonton Journal's 10 Best Local Releases of the year and was jury-selected for the Edmonton Public Library's Capital City Records collection in 2024. Over seven full-length albums and several EPs, his records have earned airplay across Canada, including on CBC Radio One.

A car accident in late 2024 briefly sidelined live performance and pushed Jon deeper into the studio. The result was Late September Garden Party, released May 2025. Written during a period of major transition; becoming a father, moving to a new city, and finding new footing—the album works through those changes openly and directly. Cello-driven string arrangements, jangly electric 12-string, evocative steel guitar, vibraphone, and Wurlitzer electric piano shape a sound that is wide open and close at hand at the same time. Lead single "Bluebird", a song addressed to a future son, is the true heart of the album.

"Part-Time Hero," a collaborative R&B-leaning duet released in March 2026, marks a different direction. Also in March 2026, a live concert in Edmonton was recorded for broadcast on CBC Radio One's Provincial Playlist Live. New singles are in progress, a follow-up to Late September Garden Party is in the works, and a separate album of music about space is also on the way.

Track Title: "Late September Garden Party"

JUNO-nominated indie-pop artist Josh Sahunta is known for crafting emotionally rich songs that blend introspective storytelling with sleek, contemporary production. Influenced by artists like John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, and Lewis Capaldi, Josh has carved out a distinct sound that resonates across borders. His music has been featured extensively on international radio (including BBC Radio 1) and on major TV placements including the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, Too Hot to Handle, Perfect Match, Love Is Blind, Love Island, Indian Matchmaking (Netflix), and Farming for Love (CTV).

In addition to his solo work, Josh co-wrote and performed on a major Sony India release that has surpassed 13 million views on YouTube. His 2024 project, To Be Loved Vol. I, earned him his first JUNO nomination for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year. As BK On The Scene put it best, “Josh Sahunta is one of those creative prodigies who excels at absolutely everything he touches.”

Title Track: "To Be Loved, Vol. II"

Alternative-folk singer/songwriter Kaeley Jade crafts full-hearted songs that dig deep. Growing up on the outskirts of North America’s most northern metropolis, the Edmonton-based Métis artist has been sculpted by icy winter winds, warm summer breezes, and sweeping prairie skies. Her Canadian Folk Music Award-winning debut, Turpentine, earned international press, charted across Canadian radio, and was featured in numerous film and television productions. Whether through gently textured acoustic ballads or rip-roaring full band cuts, Kaeley’s powerful voice and vivid imagery capture the depths of life’s most challenging moments with sincerity and precision. With over 200 performances across Canada since 2023, Kaeley’s deep love of storytelling and dynamic stage presence shine through whether she performs solo, duo, or with her five-piece band.

Kaeley Jade’s latest album, The Great Unknown, is an earthy and cinematic plunge into the dread, conflict, and uncertainty that arises when we reach a turning point. Produced by JUNO Award-winner Hill Kourkoutis, The Great Unknown invites listeners to release what no longer serves them, embrace the unpredictability of life, and celebrate the beauty found within the ever-shifting tides of experience.

Title Track: "The Great Unknown"

l.n. baba is a singer-songwriter based in Edmonton, Alberta. Inspired by oddball songwriters like Jonathan Richman and Arthur Russell, l.n. baba embraces imperfection, crafting homemade songs characterized by intricate guitar work, witty wordplay, and l.n.'s distinct baritone. In 2019 Edmonton labels Mangled Tapes and Double Lunch Records co-released l.n.’s first album, Rubber Eye. The album received airplay on CJSR, the University of Alberta campus radio station, and topped the station's charts in June of 2019. l.n.'s follow-up album, Onion, was self-released on January 31st, 2026.

The album marks a turn towards the acoustic guitar, featuring stripped-down arrangements that highlight l.n.'s direct lyricism.

Title Track: "Onion"

Lloyd Litke was born in Hinton, Alberta and moved into Edmonton in the mid 1970s, where I have performed as a single act and with bands ever since. In the 1970s, I wrote the teacher's guide to "Musical Compositions", a radio series narrated by Tommy Banks that was part of the Alberta School Broadcasts programming on CKUA and CBC radio. I was lead guitarist and singer with numerous country rock road bands in the 1980s, songwriter and singer/guitarist with the world beat band Sticks and Stones in the 1990s, and guitarist and singer with the Prairie Cats since the mid 2000s. For the last two years, I have been writing songs with an old friend, Wayne Melvin, a history professor and storyteller.

Together we have written several songs set in Alberta and Canada, with geographic and/or historical connections. For the last three years, I have been the administrator of the Edmonton-based FaceBook group, Edmonton Musicians (5,000+ members).

Title Track: "Down to the Gristle"

Loud in the Pines is an Edmontonian contemporary folk duo writing open-hearted music dedicated to the places and people they love. Musicians Kelin Flanagan and Spencer Taubner use their captivating blend of vocal harmonies to build worlds around each song, from the prairies of their home to the forests and oceans they dream about. With thoughtful lyricism and grounded acoustic guitar, Loud in the Pines asks audiences to remember the things that matter most.

Loud in the Pines released their first self-recorded EP, the conceptual and newgrass-flavoured bitter bright, in 2023. Their first full length record, Every Colour Left (2025), was supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and inspired by their community in Edmonton’s Garneau neighbourhood. It delivers “intricate, cinematic arrangements complementing heartfelt songwriting … a strong sense of home and the lives built there” (CKUA). The album was recorded at Edmonton’s Riverdale Recorders by Scott Franchuk and produced by JUNO-winner Ben Plotnick (The Fretless, Oliver the Crow). Every Colour Left spent weeks on community radio charts, was featured on CBC’s Key of A and Provincial Playlist, and won a 2026 Canadian Folk Music Award (Producer of the Year).

Variously and lovingly described by contemporaries as “musical ASMR,” “the sonic equivalent of a Still in Edmonton sweater,” “not like anything I’ve heard or dealt with before,” and “for the nerds,” Loud in the Pines continues to carve out their own space in progressive indie-folk music.

Title Track: "Every Colour Left"

British-Canadian-Polish classical guitarist, Marek Orszulik, is known for his unique programming in performance. A graduate (MMus) of the Birmingham Conservatoire in the UK, he now has a passion for presenting undiscovered historical gems of guitar repertoire and collaborating with some of today’s leading composers. He has given world premiere performances of works by Andrew Glover-Whitley, Lauren McCall, Cole Dorchester, and Stuart Beatch, among others.

In addition to his solo appearances, he regularly works with guitarist Tyson Oatway in Duo Nebula and with soprano Whitney Sloan in Duo Coriolis.

Title Track: "Fantazja: Polish Music for Guitar"