Play MPE’s Artist Incubator Caster Emerge Top Ten Finalists Impact at Radio
Play MPE is excited to share BRAND NEW releases from the Caster Emerge Top Ten Finalists!
Our Industry Relations team had a blast listening to all of the artist submissions over the last few months, and now it’s your turn!
To recap, all finalists received gratis music promotion distribution campaigns to Play MPE’s NonComm and College radio distribution lists in Canada and the US.
The artists and our Industry Relations team will be monitoring release engagement in Caster Reporting and following each song’s impact at radio with MTR radio airplay tracking.
Curators in radio, media and more – you can find these songs in Player under New Releases or by searching the NonComm and College radio formats.
And music fans – you can click the links below to find these tracks on streaming platforms.
ORRA – FLASHBACKS
Vancouver-based alt-pop band ORRA’s new single “FLASHBACKS”an upbeat, groovy track about living in the past. The song explores the desire to recapture moments with friends who have moved on with their lives, following someone who parties through the night to rekindle old memories but wakes up to emptiness.
Desirée Dawson – I Am Blessed
Desirée Dawson stands out as a multi-talented artist, celebrated for her remarkable achievements as a recording artist, songwriter, producer, music therapy facilitator, and yoga teacher. Her main instrument is her powerful yet soothing voice which is often accompanied with her Baritone Ukulele. Notably, her outstanding musical journey includes a prestigious JUNO Award nomination, recognizing her album “Meet You At The Light.” Her brand new single “I Am Blessed” is out now on all streaming platforms and, of course, in Player.
W!TH – Wake Up, Sunshine
W!TH is a collaboration between two friends, Isaiah and Anthony. Calling upon a wide range of influences, the duo continues to explore a variety of sonic landscapes, gazing upward in pursuit of truth! Stream “Wake Up, Sunshine” to hear the latest from this future pop duo.
Gadfly – Shrink
Gadfly is the brainchild of Iranian artist Homa Khoshnavaz, who created the band as a way to express her displeasure at the treatment of women in her country. She pours her anger and frustration into creating a strained and heavy sound that dabbles in noisy psychedelia. With Nigel Young on drums and Raine Menard on bass, the trio keep things tight, yet right on the edge of chaos. Hear that chaos in brand new release “Shrink“.
Dualidy – Glo Girl
With a name inspired by the dual nature of life—joy and pain, light and darkness, growth and struggle—Dualidy’s artistry is built on authenticity, vulnerability, and good vibes. Blending the traditional influences of John Legend, John Mayer, and Wyclef Jean with the contemporary stylings of Masego, Odeal, and Anderson .Paak, Dualidy brings a fresh, feel-good energy to the scene that is both nostalgic and innovative. Glo get it, “Glo Girl“.
Eloise Alterman – There She Was
Eloise Alterman moved to Nashville alone at age 17, without knowing a soul in all of Music City. After spending years working on her own to sharpen her craft, she released her EP Sad Bird. Made with multi-GRAMMY Award winning producer Dave Cobb, Sad Bird presents an up-close portrait of heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery. Eloise is an old soul and you can hear it in her voice, and in single “There She Was“.
Maddisun – Crawl
Maddisun dropped alternative, pop rock anthem “Crawl”, which was recorded in Toronto with Ian Docherty (July Talk). In an era of noisy and disposable digital ephemera, Maddisun’s genuineness, raw vocal talent and pure musicality cuts through the clatter.
Tony Black – Cigarettes
Tony Black delivers a fresh collision of house rhythms, pop hooks, and hip-hop soul, laced with heartbreak and bold vibes. Raw emotion meets relentless rhythm, driving a sound that’s all his own. This is where new track “Cigarettes” turns tears into tempo.
Anna Katarina – Riptide
Anna Katarina’s music blends Indie Pop and Rock with echoes of Folk and Soul, drawing comparisons to Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, and Joni Mitchell. With a sound that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern, she delivers evocative storytelling wrapped in dynamic, hook-driven production, and new song “Riptide” is no exception.
Oblivion Boy – Neo God
Oblivion Boy is the latest creation by Vancouver BC based multi instrumentalist Joseph Baker. Taking sonic inspiration from electronic music and a deep love of punk rock, Oblivion Boy is sure to get you moving with the first single “Neo God”!
Promote & Track Your Music like our Top Ten Finalists
You don’t have to wait to win a prize to start promoting and tracking your music. Sign up for Caster to create your first music promotion and be heard by verified music industry curators in radio, media, music supervision and much more! Then export your release to MTR for radio tracking across 5000+ radio stations in Canada and the US.
Submissions for Caster Emerge are now closed but for more information about Play MPE’s Artist Incubator, head here.