Siibii

An act of reclamation, a fulfillment of identity and a statement of purpose: Siibii is so much more than a name. The Montreal-based songwriter, a mythic pop power in the making, manifests their name’s Cree meaning – river – as a source of creative and personal empowerment. Ever-rushing, ever-flowing, the river is a force of intention, imagination and emotional cleansing that guides Siibii’s musical journey.

Originally from Mistissini, QC, Siibii writes music to quiet the inner voices that can drown out the good. A self-trained artist of both natural and nurtured gifts, Siibii draws from deep sources of familial and instinctive talent. “Mama put a paintbrush in my hand and Gookum put a song in my heart,” they say. With electronic grooves and their distinctive aura-light vocals, Siibii’s music evokes influences and outliers from Billie Eilish to Kimmortal, Lady Gaga to Remi Wolf, pop music masters of shapeshifting nonconformity.

To date, Siibii has released an EP, for which Siibii received the SOCAN Young Canadian Songwriter Award among other accolades, and breakout single “YOY,” a true independent success story. A vibe twin to Lola Young’s “Messy,” the song wrestles with unrelenting criticisms, impossibly contradictory societal expectations, and utterly relatable self-scrutiny. A pep talk and an earful all at once, “YOY” is an anthem for anyone who struggles with making plans, following through, and being their own harshest critic. “YOY” has resonated with listeners with over three million streams to date, and propelled Siibii to major stages including Festival d’été and TD Arena in Ottawa, and most recently an opening slot for Elisapie.

A queer, trans non-binary, Indigenous artist, Siibii is here to raise representation in the pop sphere for future generations to succeed. “If you don’t see yourself in the world, you might come to question whether your existence is valid,” they say. “Eenou Wen eh stahm’shaych ouh saatchiiwin: I’m ready to be seen and heard real good too. I’m proud to be proud of my heritage, love and talents, and more than willing to share them.” Now with a new single, “User,” that announces their signing to Ishkōdé Records, Siibii is poised to do just this. Siibii’s debut album will be released in 2025.