Canadian songwriter Jon McKiel records his experimental indie pop in the rugged swamplands of his adopted home state of New Brunswick. Since his 2024 album *Hex*, which was nominated for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize , McKiel has been considered one of his country's most innovative indie musicians. His previous album, *Bobby Joe Hope* (2020), has achieved cult status, not only within the Canadian DIY scene. The review platform Aquarium Drunkard called the album an "unlikely masterpiece," describing the music as a captivating fusion of "lo-fi psychedelic rock, echo chambers filled with noise, and bedroom soul"—a fusion that truly comes alive in a hypnotic live setting!
Support Act: Nature Swim
Nature Swim is an indie band from Vienna who debuted in 2021 with the dreamy single "Slow Corners." Driven by the voices of Maggie and Gabriel, the duo blends dream pop, bossa nova, and jazz into a hypnotic, intimate sound. After starting out as street musicians, they played on stages throughout Europe and shared the stage with artists such as José González. Following a creative break marked by travel and new influences, they returned with their atmospheric single "Tree Song." The band is currently working on their debut album, which is scheduled for release in spring 2026.
The Live on Stage concert is curated by Klaus Totzler ( Blue Bird Vienna ).
