Spotify Canada has named Cat Clyde and MICO as the latest ambassadors for its EQUAL and RADAR programs, a timely spotlight on two of the country’s most compelling independent voices ahead of the JUNO Awards. Both artists will be featured on Toronto’s iconic Sankofa Square billboard and each curates a playlist celebrating the genre-blending artists driving the Canadian sound forward right now.
Cat Clyde takes the EQUAL Canada ambassador role. The rural Ontario singer-songwriter has built a devoted following through soulful folk, blues, and vintage country rooted in evocative storytelling and rich, warm soundscapes. Her EQUAL playlist spotlights trailblazing women artists shaping the future of Canadian music, landing at the intersection of International Women’s Day and JUNO season.
MICO holds the RADAR Canada spot. The Toronto-born artist (Miguel Velso) makes emotionally charged alternative pop that pulls from pop-punk energy, nostalgic influences, and internet-era storytelling. His songs are deeply personal and built to resonate, earning him a devoted fanbase known as the Amicos. He represents exactly the kind of global-minded Canadian artist the RADAR program was designed to amplify.
Together, the two ambassadors reflect the range and depth of what Canadian music looks like in 2026. Folk and alternative pop, vintage roots and contemporary edge, both rooted in authentic songwriting and both connecting with audiences well beyond Canadian borders.