NXNE 2026 – ALBERTA ARTISTS

NXNE has a way of pulling local scenes into a bigger conversation, and this year’s Alberta artists fit right into that. We spent time with the lineup and kept circling back to a handful of names—artists we had to replay just to catch everything happening in the track. Some feel built for loud rooms, others sit more quietly until you realize they’ve been stuck in your head for hours. These are three of the Alberta acts representing the province at NXNE this year.

Jackie Art
Jackie Art

JACKIE ART

Origin: Calgary, AB
Track Name: Playground Rules  | Playground Rules 

Jackie Art is a rapper and songwriter based in Calgary, Alberta. Born in North London, UK, he brings a diverse range of sounds and influences to his music. From sensual R&B themes to sharp, quick-witted rap verses and infectious dance tracks, his artistry reflects versatility and intent in every release.

Jackie has performed across Canada, including in Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, Kelowna, and Mississauga, as well as in Los Angeles. Career highlights include being selected as one of RBC and Canada’s Walk of Fame Emerging Musicians of 2024, performing at Calgary’s 50th Hip-Hop Celebration at Olympic Plaza, and being named among the Top 20 Compelling Calgarians of 2025.

ELECTRIC RELIGIOUS

Origin: Edmonton, AB
Track Name: Stole My Money  | Stole My Money 

Electric Religious is the project of Métis singer-songwriter Brandon Baker. Blending guitar-driven rock with infectious funk and disco, the music explores identity and the modern Indigenous experience. A two-time CKUA Top 100 Albums artist, Electric Religious has showcased at NXNE and BreakOut West and has toured Japan twice. Multiple singles have reached number one on both the Indigenous Music Countdown and SiriusXM’s Indigiverse. With new music set for release in 2026, Electric Religious continues to build momentum as one of Canada’s most compelling pop voices.

Electric Religion
Electric Religion
Tea G
Tea G

TÉA G

Origin: Edmonton, AB
Track Name: What’s it gonna be?  | What’s it gonna be? 

Téa G (Tee-ah Gee) from Edmonton, Alberta has a voice beyond her years. Her ability to match the vocal stunts of icons like Ariana Grande and Beyoncé has gone viral, garnering millions of views and over 230,000 fans on TikTok since she began posting during the pandemic. In 2019, her debut single “Say” hit over 600,000 streams on Spotify and was chosen to be on their curated playlist “New Music Friday Philippines.”(690,000+ Followers) Following the release of her first single, this Filipino-Canadian philanthropist was invited to represent Canada at Asia’s premier entertainment conference: Music Matters Live by All That Matters in Singapore. Téa G had opportunities to perform for the Taste Of Edmonton Festival, JUNOfest Showcase, Breakout West, New Skool Rules in Rotterdam, Netherlands and opened for Grammy Award Winner Carrie Underwood, Sam Hunt and multi-platinum recording artist and JUNO Nominee Tyler Shaw for the Stampede City Sessions. She has also opened for Filipino Triple-Platinum pop band Side A, Jose Mari Chan, and Anne Curtis. Téa G continues to pursue her passion in creating more new music, is planning to release an EP, and wishes to perform outside of Canada in 2025.

The JUNO Awards has evolved from an industry awards event to a weeklong festival that travels city to city across the country. It encompasses both public-facing fan events and industry/networking opportunities featuring a diverse array of Canadian artists and emerging talent.
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Soundscape is an editorial tastemaker series for up-and-coming musical artists and bands at the local to developing level. We are asking the question, Which Alberta and Western Canada Up and Coming Live Performing Artists/Bands, do the people who pick music love? What inspires you about these bands. What makes you want to see them live, or if you have seen them live, what was amazing about it?

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