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Alicia Kayley: The Indigenous Adele Takes Center Stage with Double Debut Singles

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Alicia Kayley: The Indigenous Adele. Smiling woman holds her hair on a snowy street at night, wearing a black coat and red floral scarf, with glowing streetlights behind.

Alicia Kayley, an emerging voice in Pop/R&B and Blues/Soul, has made her debut into the music scene with the release of two debut singles, New Beginnings and Don’t Break My Heart. She's recognized as the “Indigenous Adele” by the Ottawa Citizen.


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Alicia Kayley’s background deeply influences her music. She is a member of the Algonquin and Tahltan Nations and grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. Her Indigenous heritage informs her songwriting and performance style, adding layers of cultural richness to her work. These singles showcase her ability to blend emotional depth with technical skill, setting the stage for a promising career.



What to Expect Next from Alicia Kayley


The release of New Beginnings and Don’t Break My Heart is just the start. Alicia Kayley has a busy season of live performances ahead, offering fans the chance to experience her music in person. Listeners can explore her music on platforms like Tidal, Deezer, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. Following her on social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok will keep fans updated on new releases and upcoming events.


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Switching Styles is based in central Alberta, on the enduring homelands of many Indigenous Peoples, including the Beaver, Big Stone Cree, Cree, Dënéndeh, Ĩyãħé Nakón mąkóce (Stoney), Kelly Lake Métis Settlement Society, Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis, Lheidli T’enneh, Michif Piyii (Métis), Mountain Métis, Niitsítpiis-stahkoii (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Tsuut’ina, ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ ᐊᐢᑭᕀ Nêhiyaw-Askiy (Plains Cree), Woodland Cree, and many others. As a Canadian music platform, we recognize that the arts exist within broader systems shaped by colonial history. Colonial policies and practices deliberately sought to suppress Indigenous cultures, traditions, and songs. We acknowledge this history and its ongoing impacts of colonialism. We are grateful for the opportunity to share music and culture on these lands, and we commit to ongoing learning, accountability, respect, and meaningful action.
 

We commit to supporting Indigenous voices and ensuring that Indigenous music, stories, and cultures are protected, amplified, and never erased.

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