Alyson McNamara

2025 was an exciting year for Alyson McNamara - she released her latest album, Wake, on April 18th 2025 out on Birthday Cake Records and hit the festival circuit, performing at JUNOfest, Tiny Lights, and Cultivate, as well as 2026 appearances including Hibernate, Springtide, and Second Summer festivals. Her songs have been played on SiriusXM's The Verge and North Americana, CBC's Afterdark and Big City, Small World, as well as college radio and multiple well-loved playlists. Alyson's song "Waiting" from her album Let Me Sleep can be heard in episode 402 of Canadian TV series Burden of Truth. You may have also heard her singing a jingle or two on tv, radio, and the web. Alyson has toured across Canada with JUNO Award-winning band Said The Whale accompanying Dave Monks of Tokyo Police Club (who also co-produced her album, Wake). She has recorded with artists such as Anyway Gang and TWRP, and has performed in supporting acts for Sloan and Gregg Allman. She has accompanied and shared the stage with Canadian trail blazers Catherine MacLellan, Kaia Kater and Sarah MacDougall. Alyson has appeared on Paste Magazine NYC, BTR Live Studio and CBC First Play Live and has recorded with acclaimed producers Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Beck), Gus van Go (Sam Roberts, Whitehorse), and Howard Bilerman (Basia Bulat, U.S Girls). Alyson is currently in the pre-production phase of her next album.