ABOUT JOHN MUIRHEAD:
John Muirhead is a Toronto-based troubadour crafting big-hearted indie-folk songs for dreamers, wanderers, and hopeless romantics.
From fingerpicked confessionals to foot-stomping, full-band singalongs, John’s award-winning songs have connected with listeners around the world. With over 100,000 fans on social media, over 3 million Spotify streams, and 13 million+ TikTok views, John is building a vibrant community rooted in story, sincerity, and connection.
John has toured extensively across Canada and Europe and has earned nominations from both the Canadian Folk Music Awards and Ontario Folk Music Awards. He’s appeared at festivals like Winnipeg Folk Festival, CityFolk, Sound of Music Festival, and Sawdust City Music Festival, and has provided support for Canada’s top roots acts, including Whitehorse, Joel Plaskett Emergency, and Craig Cardiff.
As a writer, John has collaborated with acclaimed artists including Simon Ward (The Strumbellas), Michigander, Jon Bryant, and many more, adding his distinct warmth and vulnerability to each new project he works on.
In 2025, John is set to release a new record produced by Ryan Worsley (Dear Rouge, Luca Fogale, MONOWHALES) which will supported by a cross-Canada tour that will bring his songs to old friends and new fans alike.
Career Highlights:
Placements on Spotify curated playlists including New Music Friday Canada, Folk & Friends, Renegades, Folk Favourites
3 Million+ streams on Spotify
13 Million+ views on TikTok
Sold Out Horseshoe Tavern, Rivoli, Supermarket shows in Toronto, ON
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Press Quotes
“...damn, this is an impressive and mature-sounding collection by any standard, never mind for such a young artist.”
— Roots Music Canada
“A real talent for writing, a true sense of melody, and a voice that sets him apart from other artists"
— Music for Your Heart
“If you aren’t impressed by this artist, well I don’t know what to tell you.”
— Canadian Beats
“John Muirhead is the next Joel Plaskett”
— Muskoka Music Festival
Awards and Accolades
Ontario Folk Awards - Album of the Year, Traveller (2022)
Forest City London Music Awards - Folk/Roots Artist of the Year (2020)
Folk Roots Radio International Song of the Year - Top 5 Finalist (2019)
Canadian Folk Music Awards - Young Performer of the Year Nominee (2017)
Western University Composition Competition - Winner (2017)
Canadian Songwriting Competition - Best Lyrics Top 5 Finalist (2017)
Folk Music Ontario - Taylor Mitchell Bursary Award Recipient (2016)
I acknowledge the financial support of the following organizations:
Contact
For all booking & business inquiries:
andrew@enlightenedmanagement.com
jordan@enlightenedmanagement.com
