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Charlotte Cornfield

Artist · Toronto, ON

Acclaimed Toronto singer-songwriter known for witty, emotionally precise narrative folk and hook-filled indie rock.

Active since
2011
Catalog
10 releases
Last checked
November 1, 2026

About

The artist

Charlotte Cornfield is an acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and drummer based in Toronto, Ontario. Celebrated for her conversational lyricism, sharp wit, and emotionally resonant storytelling, Cornfield has been recognized by international tastemakers as an artist of uncommon emotional precision. After emerging onto the Canadian music scene with Two Horses (2011) and Future Snowheading (2016), she broke through with the critically acclaimed The Shape of Your Name (2019), which was longlisted for the 2019 Polaris Music Prize. She expanded her craft with Highs in the Minuses (2021) and Could Have Done Anything (2023), recorded with acclaimed producer Howard Bilerman and released via Next Door Records and Polyvinyl. Cornfield has toured widely across North America and Europe, performing alongside Sharon Van Etten, Aldous Harding, and Broken Social Scene.

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Network

Industry connections

  • Direct Managementmanagement
  • First Date Touringbooking
  • Next Door Recordslabel
  • Terrorbird Mediapress

Press & Critical Reception

2 reviews
Exclaim!2019-04
“The Shape of Your Name showcases Charlotte Cornfield at her most candid and creatively confident, surrounded by some of Canadian indie rock's finest veterans.”
CBC Music2019-04
“A stunning collection of deeply personal songwriting, effortless melodies, and warm, collaborative production.”

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Catalog

Selected releases