Kelly McMichael

Artist · St. John's, NL

St. John's singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer acclaimed for incandescent melodies, clever lyricism, and the ECMA-winning LP Waves.

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Active since: 2012
Catalog: 3 releases
Last checked: November 5, 2026

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Kelly McMichael is a Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Originally from Peterborough, Ontario, McMichael established herself as a versatile musician performing with Sarah Harmer, Gentleman Reg, and The Burning Hell. Her debut solo LP Waves, co-produced with Jake Nicoll, received widespread critical acclaim, earning a nomination for the 2022 Polaris Music Prize Shortlist, winning the East Coast Music Award for Best Rock Recording, and capturing multiple MusicNL awards. With sparkling synths, gritty guitar work, and sophisticated vocal arrangements, McMichael is one of Atlantic Canada's premier indie songwriters.

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Press & Critical Reception

1 reviews

The East Mag2021-06

“Kelly McMichael debuts in fully evolved form on Waves, a stunning, glittering pop-rock triumph brimming with infectious choruses and rich arrangements.”

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