Walk off the Earth is a Canadian band formed in Ontario with a distinctively indie sound and an inviting, endearing presence. The five musicians are making a huge splash in the music industry for their original song writing and unique and interesting way of covering songs and filming videos.

The Civil Wars are a “bare-bones” acoustic duo that emerged onto the Nashville music scene, and emerged with a storm. Their minimalist sound is so pure and conversational that is cannot be disturbed by a back-up band.

The Band Perry are country music’s latest up-and-comers who are making a big splash on the country music charts. They've proved that siblings can actually work together – and work together in perfect harmony in their case.

OFF! is a hardcore punk band making a big splash on the punk music scene. Originally from Los Angeles, the four musicians formed OFF! in 2009 and haven’t looked back since. The band members pride themselves on consistently challenging society’s ideals with their rebellious music.

Apart from a broken string and a few guitar switches, Tim Bowers played a flawless set at Nova Scotia's Keggers Alehouse on January 5, 2012. Emerging Music's editor Danielle Crowe caught up with the musician afterwards for a quick interview.

Music industries, local and national radios and artistic gatherings of all sorts are combining new ideas to encourage airplay and stage time for new bands and artists. Musical talent is quickly increasing in numbers and we need to support our future artistic generations.

With a vintage 60’s sound, this soulful Welsh singer has been compared to the soul diva Dusty Springfield. Duffy has experienced significant success with her authentic and wonderfully-produced blues sound.

Dawes is an American rock band from North Hills, California who has an authentically vintage vibe and play folk rock tunes. Having hit fame at a rapid speed this Americana/Soul/Indie band has already won over the hearts of folk music fans everywhere.

Beatrice Martin or Coeur de Pirate as she’s better known, has been making a big splash in the French music scene since 2008. The bilingual artist is now conquering the English scene as well with an appealing indie and eclectic sound.

Central Nova Scotia’s favourite local Celtic-inspired folk band is making a big splash in pubs, fundraisers, parties, personal events - basically anywhere and everywhere else they are consistently booked to play.