Avery Raquel is a Canadian Alternative Soul artist whose music fuses vintage soul, R&B, jazz, and pop into a modern, emotionally resonant sound. With a voice that defies her age and songwriting that blends vulnerability with maturity, Avery delivers a refreshing take on soul-infused storytelling.

From an early age, Avery’s passion for music was unmistakable. As she began
songwriting at age 15, her artistry evolved, and so did her sound – moving from her jazz roots into richer, more personal musical terrain. Her 2017 and 2018 albums (Without A Little Rain and My Heart Away) showcased this transition, earning national airplay and accolades across Canada.

In 2020, Avery charted at #30 on Billboard, further displaying her prowess as a passionate songwriter and performer.

Her 2022 self-titled album ‘Avery Raquel’ marked a bold leap into Alternative Soul, characterized by infectious grooves, lush harmonies, and honest lyrics. The album debuted at #5 on the Canadian iTunes Top 200 R&B/Soul chart and featured singles like “Helpless,” “Please,” and “All Up To You.” The album’s success was further cemented when five of its tracks were finalists in the 2022 John Lennon Songwriting Competition across four different categories, with one winning the Grand Prize.

Upon her return from Europe in the Fall of 2024, where she spent a year performing and
acquiring her master’s degree in music from Berklee in Valencia, Avery released her new EP ‘Scratching at the Surface’, and more recently her new single ‘Hard To Stay’. These atmospheric tracks blend Soul with subtle Alternative influences, creating a captivating vibe that melds colour into music along with poignant lyrics.

Avery has graced stages across North America and Europe, including renowned music
festivals, iconic clubs, and main-stage performing arts centres. She’s been featured on Canadian and US media including CBC radio, Global News, CTV, prominent newspapers and online blogs, has shared stages with artists such as David Clayton-Thomas and Sean Jones, and worked with artists and producers like Tyler Shaw and Christian Lohr (Joss Stone).

Known for her commanding stage presence and genre-blending sound, Avery Raquel is redefining what it means to be a soul artist in the 21st century. With each performance and release, she continues to carve a space that is unmistakably her own — honest, heartfelt, and deeply soulful.

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A band from the little island near the bottom of the world

Based in Western Maryland, Megan Leigh has been bringing her angelic voice, perfectly blended harmonies, and engaging rhythms to audiences all over the United States.  

Whether it's singing solo at a charity event, with a duo at a local winery, or on a stage with a full band, chances are if you hear a voice that makes you turn around twice, it's Megan Leigh.   

Conjuring powerful momentum during just her first year of full-time musicianship, Megan’s versatility and passion for her craft continue to lead her to extraordinary opportunities, including performances in renowned venues such as 9:30 Club in Washington DC, Rockwood Music Hall in New York City, and Mockingbird Theater in Nashville, TN.  She has also opened for American Idol winner Lee DeWyze and embarked on multiple US tours — and if you ask the budding artist, she’ll tell you she’s “just getting started!”

Refusing to be limited by genre, Megan Leigh adds her own distinctive sound to a broad range of musical styles, from rock and indie to oldies and soulful blues.  She's recorded a beautiful a cappella rendition of The Star Spangled Banner, lent her voice to a trio cover of Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, and performs a truly unique folk version of Wake Me Up by Avicii.

When she’s not touring or recording new music, you can find Megan singing in tandem with adventure folk singer Eli Lev around the DC area, lighting up the stage with Baltimore’s indie rock band The Henchmen, or connecting to her roots with Virginia-based Appalachian soul singer Caryn Switaj.

With new original projects in the works, listeners can look forward to compelling upcoming releases from Megan Leigh that push the boundaries of vocalization to create her own striking sonic landscape.

Learn more about Megan and her music here: https://meganleighmusic.com

Wild Whispers is a harmony-driven folk pop duo formed in western Maryland by lifelong musicians Eli Lev and Megan Leigh.

After meeting on Instagram in 2019, the pair connected through music and songwriting by finding a unique blend of acoustic guitar, percussion, and vocal harmonies.

“Their goal is to take everything you know about acoustic pop and folk and flip it on its head – from their lyrical storytelling, to their empyrean harmonies, to their arrangements that challenge the status quo of indie folk.” – Unheard Gems

Their first trilogy of songs were produced in Nashville, TN, with Icarus Rising laying the groundwork of their full cinematic sound, followed by dark pop Another Side, and their feel good folk rock anthem I Am I.

Compared to Of Monsters and Men, The Civil Wars, and The Lumineers, Wild Whispers are bringing their own brand of cinematic pop harmonies to audiences worldwide.

With the release of their brand new single Fire the duo look to connect with their natural roots using real audio of the ocean and steel drum to build a dreamy island vibe with an infectious rhythm.

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