Angela Amarualik returns with a new album of self-discovery
Award-winning Inuk singer, Angela Amarualik, released her second album, Uvannik on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The word Uvannik means “by myself” in Inuktitut. Amarualik describes the album as a collection of songs about self-discovery, through life’s saddest and happiest moments.
Setting the Stage for Nunavut’s Global Music Exports 🌎
Nunavut Music Export Showcase (“NUPOP”) to premiere in Iqaluit on Oct. 1, 2022.
Looee like you’ve never heard her before
On September 23, 2022, Juno-nominated Inuk singer-songwriter, Looee, will release her sixth album, Maani. (Pre-save the album here: https://bit.ly/maanialbum).
“Mumik&alirunnuk (Haali Jaali)”, Looee’s newest single leading up to the album release, is her first-ever song in English, as well as her first foray into the world of electronic dance music.
Nunavut Roots-rocker Releases Final Single Ahead Of Inuktitut Covers Album
Roots and indie-rock musician, Joey Nowyuk, has released the final single ahead of his upcoming covers album. “Tappaani” is Nowyuk’s latest release ahead of the forthcoming Inuugama, set to debut on September 30, 2022.
Inuk TikTok Influencer Releases Debut Album
Pop singer-songwriter and social media influencer, Brenda Montana – also known on TikTok as @inuksuk – has released her debut album, Qaujimagit. The seven-track record contains original songs that are reminders of hope, love, and positivity.
What makes her TikTok?
TikTok influencer and pop singer-songwriter, Brenda Montana — also known as @inuksuk — explores the ups and downs of social media content creation.
Inuk TikToker Releases Uplifting New Single
Pop singer-songwriter and TikTok influencer, Brenda Montana – also known by her TikTok username @inuksuk – has released “Love Is All Around Us” as the latest single from her debut album, Qaujimagit.
Nunavut-Based Musician Releases Third Single From Upcoming Album
Chart-topping and award winning musician, Joey Nowyuk has released “Quviasupunga,” the latest song from his upcoming covers album, Inuugama.
Renowned Inuk Artist Releases Inuktitut Children’s Album and Colouring Book
Juno-nominated artist from Nunavut, Looee, releases her latest album, I-Pi-Ti-Ki, consisting of eight Inuktitut-language children’s songs.
Hitmakerz Starterz: Brenda Montana
Pop singer-songwriter and TikToker, Brenda Montana, looks back on her start to music, from her earliest inspirations to the beginnings of her social media career.
Hitmakerz Starterz: Joey Nowyuk
Roots and indie-rock artist, Joey Nowyuk, is living the life of a professional musician, though his trajectory could have been very different if a traveling music camp never came to his small town of Pangnirtung, Nunavut in 2011.
Inuk TikTok Influencer Releases First Single From Debut Album
TikTok influencer and pop artist from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Brenda Montana – also known by her username @inuksuk – has released her single, “Together As One.” This is the first single from her upcoming debut album, Qaujimagit.
He Sang In Pang
Pangnirtung, Nunavut-based roots and indie-rocker, Joey Nowyuk, says there are advantages and challenges to being a musician from the small hamlet that he calls home.
Roots Musician Celebrates Nunavut In New Single
Roots and indie-rock artist, Joey Nowyuk, has released his latest single “Nunavut” in time to celebrate Nunavut Day on July 9. This is the second single from Nowyuk’s upcoming covers album, Inuugama.
Nunavut Roots Musician Covers A Classic
Award-winning indie-rock and roots artist Joey Nowyuk has released his newest single, “Inuuqatigigakkit” – the first from his upcoming covers album, Inuugama.
Hitmakerz wins Community Impact Award at 2022 Capital Music Awards
Record label and social enterprise, Hitmakerz, took home a trophy at the 2022 Capital Music Awards. Company CEO, Thor Simonsen, accepted the Community Impact Award at the ceremony in Ottawa on May 26.
Ajungi Mentorship Program 2021/22 (Sponsored by FACTOR)!
During the summer of 2021, Hitmakerz launched an 8-month virtual music industry training program, called Ajungi Mentorship and took on a group of aspiring Inuit artists. A big thank you to our patron, FACTOR (The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings)!