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Cape Breton Indie

Cape Breton indie is a distinctive amalgamation of earnest storytelling, maritime spirit, and folk-rock sensibilities, emanating from the rugged and culturally rich island of Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Canada. Artists within this genre seamlessly weave the traditional music of their Gaelic and Celtic heritage—marked by plaintive fiddles and earthy rhythms—with the reflective lyricism and melodic hooks characteristic of indie music. Influenced by the scenic landscapes and close-knit communities, the sound is both intimate and expansive, often infusing elements of pop, country, and blues to create a sonic tapestry that is earnest, emotive, and uniquely East Coast. The genre embodies a DIY ethos, where the raw authenticity of each artist paints a picture of the diverse musical landscape of Cape Breton.

Top Genres

Folk Indie Pop Indie Rock Singer-songwriter Rock Alternative Rock Indie Folk Folk Rock Contemporary Folk Americana Roots Rock Alternative Country Celtic Alt Country Regional Folk Canadian Indie Celtic Folk

Related Genres

Canadian Singer-songwriter Halifax Indie Canadian Folk Canadian Indie Cape Breton Folk Canadian Contemporary R&b

Latest Cape Breton Indie Release

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Single - Released August 14, 2025

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Pretty Archie

Madison Violet

Port Cities

Slowcoaster

Carleton Stone

The Town Heroes

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August 14, 2025

Damned
Dave Sampson
1 tracks
April 25

Blessed with the Burden
Jordan Musycsyn
1 tracks
June 21, 2024

SINGIN'
The Town Heroes
9 tracks
May 10

Hockey Fights
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
April 5

Olden Days
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
March 15

Pick Me Up, Dust Me Off (Acoustic)
Carleton Stone
1 tracks
February 23

Dry Land
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
November 24, 2023

In Your Head
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
November 10

Christmas in the Cape
Villages
2 tracks
October 20

Fences
Carleton Stone
1 tracks
February 17

Dark Island
Villages
11 tracks
January 13

Play the Fiddle All Night
Villages
2 tracks
November 28, 2022

Helpless
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
November 25

Behind the Christmas Lights
Madison Violet
1 tracks
November 4

Merry Christmas (From the Dowie Dens)
Villages
1 tracks
October 7

Love Will Live On
Villages
1 tracks
September 9

Papercut
Carleton Stone
10 tracks
July 1

Eleven
Madison Violet
10 tracks
June 24

Utah
Madison Violet
1 tracks
June 17

Out on the Weekend
Madison Violet
1 tracks
June 10

Sweet Desperado
Madison Violet
1 tracks
February 11

Pretty Archie
Pretty Archie
9 tracks
November 26, 2021

Familiar Feeling
Pretty Archie
1 tracks
September 17

Time to Right The Wrong (Remix)
Madison Violet
1 tracks
August 27

Carey
Pretty Archie•
Melanie Horsnell•
Blue Rose Code
1 tracks
August 20

Home
The Town Heroes
9 tracks
August 13

Parachute
Port Cities•
Carleton Stone
1 tracks
August 13

Parachute
Port Cities•
Carleton Stone
1 tracks
July 16

Queen
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
June 18

Fuse
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
June 18

All My Friends
Dave Sampson
1 tracks
December 18, 2020

Again
The Town Heroes
11 tracks
November 27

Babe Ruth (Acoustic)
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
November 13

Upon the Horizon
Villages
3 tracks
October 23

I Still See You at Parties (Corey Lerue Remix)
Port Cities•
Emma-Lee
1 tracks
October 23

I Still See You At Parties (Corey Lerue Remix)
Port Cities•
Emma-Lee
1 tracks
September 4

Wouldn't It Be Nice
Jodi Guthro
1 tracks
July 24

I Still See You at Parties
Port Cities•
Dylan Guthro•
Emma-Lee
1 tracks
July 24

I Still See You At Parties
Port Cities•
Emma-Lee
1 tracks
July 24

I Still See You at Parties
Port Cities•
Dylan Guthro•
Emma-Lee
1 tracks

June 21, 2024

SINGIN'
The Town Heroes
9 tracks
February 17, 2023

Dark Island
Villages
11 tracks
September 9, 2022

Papercut
Carleton Stone
10 tracks
July 1

Eleven
Madison Violet
10 tracks
February 11

Pretty Archie
Pretty Archie
9 tracks
August 20, 2021

Home
The Town Heroes
9 tracks
December 18, 2020

Again
The Town Heroes
11 tracks
March 27

Running for Cover
Pretty Archie
5 tracks
December 20, 2019

Around the Fire
Jordan Musycsyn
13 tracks
October 4

All Types of Ways
Dave Sampson
6 tracks
March 22

Villages
Villages
8 tracks
March 8

Everything's Shifting
Madison Violet
11 tracks
February 22

Hanging On
Pretty Archie
9 tracks
November 30, 2018

Hymn After Hymn
Villages
4 tracks
August 10

Everything (Will Be Fine When We Get to Where We Think We're Going)
The Town Heroes
11 tracks
March 9

Port Cities
Port Cities
12 tracks
November 10, 2017

Sleigh Bells in the Snow
Madison Violet
10 tracks
June 2

The Knight Sessions
Madison Violet
11 tracks
February 10

Port Cities
Port Cities
12 tracks
January 21

Old State of Mind
Jordan Musycsyn
9 tracks

August 14, 2025

Damned
Dave Sampson
1 tracks
April 25

Blessed with the Burden
Jordan Musycsyn
1 tracks
May 10, 2024

Hockey Fights
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
April 5

Olden Days
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
March 15

Pick Me Up, Dust Me Off (Acoustic)
Carleton Stone
1 tracks
February 23

Dry Land
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
November 24, 2023

In Your Head
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
November 10

Christmas in the Cape
Villages
2 tracks
October 20

Fences
Carleton Stone
1 tracks
January 13

Play the Fiddle All Night
Villages
2 tracks
November 28, 2022

Helpless
The Town Heroes
1 tracks
November 25

Behind the Christmas Lights
Madison Violet
1 tracks
November 4

Merry Christmas (From the Dowie Dens)
Villages
1 tracks
October 7

Love Will Live On
Villages
1 tracks
June 24

Utah
Madison Violet
1 tracks
June 17

Out on the Weekend
Madison Violet
1 tracks
June 10

Sweet Desperado
Madison Violet
1 tracks
November 26, 2021

Familiar Feeling
Pretty Archie
1 tracks
September 17

Time to Right The Wrong (Remix)
Madison Violet
1 tracks
August 27

Carey
Pretty Archie•
Melanie Horsnell•
Blue Rose Code
1 tracks