Steph Macpherson

Victoria’s Steph Macpherson’s debut folk-pop EP, “To You”, showcased an ear for melody, and a knack for honest words and powerful lyricism that was dominated by acoustic guitars and rich harmonies. Her new album, “Bells & Whistles” picks up where “To You” left off, establishing Macpherson as one of Canada’s up-and-coming singer-songwriters.

Steph was nominated for a 2013 Western Canadian Music Award for Songwriter(s) of the Year and recognized by SOCAN as a featured artist. In 2012 Victoria’s Zone 91.3 FM named her their April Band of the Month, in August 2012 Vancouver’s Shore 104.3 FM named her ‘Best of BC’ and two weeks later Steph placed 3rd in the Music BC and Cellar Nightclub's "Voice of the Cellar" Songwriting program. Steph has toured BC & Alberta numerous times over the past years, with annual performances in and around Ontario and Quebec and the US West Coast. She has performed at events such as Lilith Fair, CIMA/Canadian Blast in Los Angeles, Canadian Music Week, Rifflandia Festival, BreakOut West, Blue Sky Festival, SHOREfest, Pop Okanagan, 100.5FM The Peak Performance Project Top 20 and Main Stage of both Tall Tree Festival and the Legislature Lawns in Victoria for Canada Day.

Steph has been fortunate to share the stage with the likes of Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Sugarland, Tom Cochrane, Colin James as well as opening for Don Mclean, Men Without Hats, Hannah Georgas, Jon and Roy, Jesse Winchester, Leeroy Stagger, Yukon Blonde, Aidan Knight, Vince Vaccaro, and Jeremy Fisher.

Steph released her debut full-length album, “Bells & Whistles” on April 17, 2012 with Cordova Bay Records and in the US on January 15, 2013. The album can be heard all across CBC on Radio 1, 2, 3, Galaxie channel Canadian Indie and CBC Digital Channels - Adult Alternative & Canadian Songwriter; her music can be heard on many other stations around Canada: commercial, community and college stations.

The back-porch violin is good and the acoustic guitar pleasant enough, but what makes "Keeping Time" a gorgeous slice of country-folk is Steph Macpherson’s voice. Move over, Be Good Tanyas—there’s a new gun in town.- Georgia Straight

Effectively straddling the line between folk, country and pop, British Columbia- based singer/songwriter Steph Macpherson is looking to take America by storm with “Bells & Whistles,” her U.S. debut. With solid writing chops and an ear-pleasing voice, Macpherson should appeal to anyone who likes piano- and guitar-centric music. – The Daily News Pittsburgh

Macpherson’s voice is clear, well-trained and hauntingly beautiful, and her vocal melodies are deadly infectious. - BC Musician Magazine

The one thing that can be said about Steph Macpherson’s music with certitude is that, hands down, it is absolutely beautiful.- Canadian Music Blog