Siibii

An act of reclamation, a fulfillment of identity and a statement of purpose: Siibii is so much more than a name. The Montreal-based songwriter, a mythic pop power in the making, manifests their name’s Cree meaning - river - as a source of creative and personal empowerment. Ever-rushing, ever-flowing, the river is a force of intention, imagination and emotional cleansing that guides Siibii’s musical journey. Originally from Mistissini, QC, Siibii writes music to quiet the inner voices that can drown out the good. A self-trained artist of both natural and nurtured gifts, Siibii draws from deep sources of familial and instinctive talent. “Mama put a paintbrush in my hand and Gookum put a song in my heart,” they say. With electronic grooves and their distinctive aura-light vocals, Siibii’s music evokes influences and outliers from Billie Eilish to Kimmortal, Lady Gaga to Remi Wolf, pop music masters of shapeshifting nonconformity. While Siibii previously released music under Angel Baribeau, it was their breakout single “YOY” as Siibii that made a mark and is a true independent success story. A vibe twin to Lola Young’s “Messy,” the song wrestles with unrelenting criticisms, impossibly contradictory societal expectations, and utterly relatable self-scrutiny. “YOY” resonated with listeners with over three million streams to date, and propelled Siibii to major stages, including Festival d'été and TD Arena in Ottawa, and most recently, an opening slot for Elisapie.