2021 AWARD NOMINEE
RISING STAR
Kaeley Jade
Kaeley Jade
Armed with a soulful, velvety voice, singer songwriter Kaeley Jade possesses the captivating ability to craft music that is both playful and poignant. Effortlessly blending lush poetry and hooky melodic lines, the Edmonton-based artist creates her own brand of indie pop that is fresh, polished and vibrant. Since dropping her debut single “Years Ago” in January 2020, Kaeley has been making waves in the Canadian music scene. After a strong community response, “Years Ago” was added to the regular rotation on 102.3 NOW! Radio (Jim Pattison Broadcast Group). Her music has been featured on editorial playlists across DSPs including New Music Friday, and Fresh Finds on Spotify, and in publications such as SAY Magazine and The GATE. A Métis artist, Kaeley’s music has been played on Indigenous radio stations across North America. Her single, “Highway 16” broke the top 10 of the Indigenous Music Countdown, and its accompanying music video made it into the top 12 of the Indigenous Music Awards’ Music Video Competition. Kaeley possesses an impressive ability to move from ballads to bops with ease, and there is an authenticity in her stage presence that creates an experience that is both electric and evocative. She was recently selected from applicants across Canada for both RBCxMusic’s First Up Program and for the Indigenous Music’s Market Builder Residency for Indigenous Artists and Industry. She has performed at a multitude of venues including the Big Valley Jamboree and the Tim Horton’s Brier, and with the Edmonton Pops Orchestra. Recorded with the Juno-nominated team at Velveteen Music, her debut EP, Years Ago, is an evocative exploration of the challenges that arise when building relationships, wrapped in a crisp package of indie pop. Reminiscent of artists like Vance Joy and Maggie Rogers, Years Ago brims with powerful imagery and slick vocal lines.
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