Adrian Sutherland, joined by his trio partners, Chris Gormley and Matt Gormley, wrapped up The Horizon Tour this past March. The multi-city tour brought his powerful blend of roots-rock, storytelling, and Cree culture to audiences across Southern Ontario.

The tour…

Northern Canadian roots-rocker-with-heart Adrian Sutherland is proud to release the music video for I'm Not Afraid, an uplifting new song co-written with youth from Kashechewan First Nation as part of the community’s Choose Life Program.

In 2025, Sutherland travelled…

Cree musician Adrian Sutherland will soon add ‘published author’ to his list of accomplishments.

His memoir, The Work Of Our Hands: A Cree Meditation on the Real World, will be released on December 30, 2025, by Penguin Random House Canada…

Adrian Sutherland has partnered with the Coalition for Music Education for their 2025 Ancestors Voices program, which inspires students nationwide with Indigenous music and storytelling.

This curriculum-based initiative designed for classrooms across Canada, uses music to inspire dialogue about truth…

Adrian Sutherland has received two nominations at the 2025 Ontario Folk Music Awards.

Sutherland’s sophomore album, Precious Diamonds, is in the running for Album of the Year, while the vibrant music video for Precious is nominated for Music Video…

From his remote northern home in Attawapiskat, Ontario, singer-songwriter Adrian Sutherland continues to rely on Air Creebec to help carry his music and message beyond the shores of James Bay. The airline, which serves communities across northern Ontario and Quebec…

Adrian Sutherland’s powerful music video Precious is earning widespread recognition on the festival circuit. Precious landed a nomination for the prestigious Golden Sheaf Award at the Yorkton Film Festival (YFF) and an official selection at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival…

Adrian has once again been recognized on Canada’s biggest stage for music, receiving his second nomination for the JUNO Awards!

Adrian’s latest album, Precious Diamonds, has been nominated in the category of Contemporary Indigenous Artists or Group of the…

Adrian scored his first sound recording award for his sophomore album, Precious Diamonds! 

After more than a decade of releasing music, Adrian Sutherland has earned international recognition, taking home the award for Best Americana Album at the World Entertainment…

Adrian has been named one of the finalists for the 2025 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes/Les Prix Johanna-Metcalf des Arts de la scène! Announced on January 28, 2025, he is among 15 finalists selected from a pool of 54 nominees.

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Adrian Sutherland’s foot-stomping music video Precious has been officially selected to screen at the 26th Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. The 2025 in-person festival is coming up March 27-30, with an online festival happening…

Adrian Sutherland has teamed up with Brazilian-Mexican singer and actor Rodrigo Massa to release Don Politico (Politician Man), a bilingual protest song blending Spanish and English. This new take on Sutherland’s original 2019 anthem Politician Man brings together two…

People often ask me where I come from and what it’s like living in a remote community. I live in Attawapiskat, in the Far North of Ontario. For reference, that’s 1,054km away from Toronto, and 501km away from Timmins. To…

Adrian Sutherland unveils his latest music video for My Rebel Spirit, a track from his sophomore album Precious Diamonds. The video features a special appearance by legendary harmonica player Mickey Raphael, adding a touch of magic to the…

Adrian Sutherland has been captivating audiences from his remote home of Attawapiskat, ON for the past decade. As his music career continues to gain momentum, the challenge of travel from a remote location has been a significant obstacle. However, Air…

In a harmonious fusion of roots, rock, folk, and blues, Adrian Sutherland unveils his sophomore solo album, Precious Diamonds. Released on March 15, 2024, under his own label, Midnight Shine Music, the new album dives deep into his Indigenous roots…

In a powerful testament to the spirit of reconciliation, a newly released short documentary dives into the impact of Adrian Sutherland's moving song, Walk With Me. Filmed in Beachburg Public School for National Truth and Reconciliation Day, the short documentary…

As one of the few professional recording artists residing in a northern fly-in First Nation, Adrian Sutherland's music transcends boundaries, blending rock, roots, folk, and blues with his Cree heritage. In his latest song My Rebel Spirit, Sutherland’s distinct…

Adrian Sutherland is kicking off the New Year with a new music video featuring his soul-stirring track, Precious! With four youth dancers, three Adrians, two locations, and one black jeep, this visual masterpiece pays homage to all that is…

Adrian Sutherland’s memorable music video, Walk With Me, will be screening at the 48th American Indian Film Festival, known for showcasing cutting-edge cinema by and about Native Peoples. Walk With Me will be screening live on Wednesday, November 8…

Adrian Sutherland’s new single has emerged at the top of the charts this week, captivating the hearts of listeners and fans across Canada and the U.S.

The single, titled Notawe (Father), written and performed entirely in Omushkegowuk Cree, features…

In a musical journey that celebrates his First Nations culture, roots-rock musician from Canada’s Far North, Adrian Sutherland, has released two captivating singles from his upcoming album that will leave a lasting impact.

Releasing two new singles simultaneously may raise…

On the one-year anniversary of release of the Walk With Me official music video, a First Nations school is sharing their own project inspired by the song. 

"My name is Dave Carroll. I am a singer/songwriter and author from Halifax…

In a moving tribute to the enduring bonds of family and the power of music to express heartfelt emotions, Adrian Sutherland has released a touching new single sung and performed entirely in his first language, Omushkegowuk Cree. 

Notawe (Father) -…