Secretly Canadian from Bloomington
Secretly Canadian is a highly influential independent American record label based in Bloomington, Indiana. Founded in 1996 by brothers Chris and Ben Swanson, Eric Weddle, and Jonathan Cargill while attending Indiana University, the label became a cornerstone of the indie rock scene. Despite its tongue-in-cheek name—co-founder Ben Swanson joked that "all good things must be secretly Canadian" due to his love for Canadian talent.
There website is here: https://secretlycanadian.com/
Current Roster & Contemporary Artists
- Faye Webster: Atlanta-based singer-songwriter known for her distinct blend of indie pop, pedal-steel country, and R&B sensibilities.
- Baby Rose: Grammy-nominated R&B and soul singer with a uniquely rich, low-register voice.
- Current Joys: The solo indie-rock and surf-punk project of Nick Rattigan, who is also part of Surf Curse.
- Porridge Radio: British indie-rock band fronted by Dana Margolin, recognized for their intense, emotionally raw post-punk sound.
- Cherry Glazerr: Garage rock and synth-pop band fronted by Clementine Creevy.
- Whitney: Chicago indie-rock band formed by former Smith Westerns members Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich.
- Alex Cameron: Australian synth-pop musician known for high-concept storytelling and satirical personas.
- serpentwithfeet: Avant-garde musician blending gospel, R&B, and experimental pop.
- Jordan Patterson: A producer and songwriter who signed to the label in 2026 to release her EP Songs From A Valley Girl.
- gglum: London-based bedroom pop and indie artist Ella Harris.
- Wesley Joseph: British rapper, singer, and producer crafting cinematic alternative R&B.
- Hatchie: Australian dream-pop and shoegaze musician Harriette Pilbeam.
- Brandon: R&B artist from Riverside, California, who released his personal album Before You Go.
- Skullcrusher: Ambient indie-folk project of songwriter Helen Ballentine
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