Calgary & Toronto based independent folk-pop artist writing from the heart.
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Upcoming shows.
Breakout West Showcases (full band) Oct 1-3 2026
An album and a show that tells a story.
Named one of the best albums from Calgary in 2024 by The Calgary Herald and CBC Calgary.
"A personal and riveting pop album about transformation"
Eric Volmers, Calgary Herald
More about Maclayne.
Maclayne is a Calgary- and Toronto-based independent singer-songwriter whose music is as fun and hooky as it is profound and powerful. A natural storyteller with a gift for connecting deeply with her audience, she blends folk and pop into a dynamic sound marked by heartfelt lyricism and a voice of striking warmth and character.
Her debut album, Off The Deep End, was named one of the best releases to come out of Calgary in 2024 by CBC Calgary and The Calgary Herald, which praised it as “a personal and riveting pop album about transformation.” The album received regular airplay on CKUA, charted on college radio stations across Canada, and led to multiple media features, including three features in The Calgary Herald, coverage by Create Calgary, and interviews on CBC Calgary and CBC Edmonton.
Maclayne has been nominated for three YYC (Calgary) Music Awards—Best Pop Record, Emerging Artist, and Best Inspirational Record—winning one award. She has amassed over 70,000 streams across platforms and a growing audience of 5,000+ followers, and has performed sold-out headlining shows in Calgary two years in a row. She has also appeared as part of Hugh’s Room’s Discoveries Series in Toronto.
She is an invited participant in Canada’s Music Incubator – AE West program and was selected as one of 15 showcasing artists nationally for OSAC (2025). Maclayne is currently in the studio recording her sophomore album with Juno and Latin Grammy Award–winning producer James Bryan (Nelly Furtado, Prozzäk).
"There You Are" (unreleased) LIVE at The Barn
"wherever it goes" music video
"out of the city" live in studio, at the National Music Centre
Videos.
"This is a voice that will be instantly recognizable in the Canadian folk scene"
sendmeyourears.com
"Quirky, positive and fun, reminiscent of a cross between Joni Mitchell and Dolores O’Riordan. Maclayne’s voice is airy, breathy and characterful with some absolutely jaw-dropping head voice moments"
sendmeyourears.com
“With her unique take on folk-pop and her lyrics that echo the universal search for authenticity and freedom, Maclayne is ready to win hearts and establish herself as an up-and-coming artist”
Dario De Shows
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Maclayne
Calgary & Toronto based independent folk-pop artist writing from the heart.
Hear the story of the album.
"Off The Deep End" Alberta Tour.
CANMORE ~ November 14 at The Canmore Legion.
Solo set opening for Apollo Suns. $18 advance, $25 door.
RED DEER ~ November 13 at The Velvet Olive
Full band, with special guest Eden Taylor. 7pm. Entrance by donation.
EDMONTON ~ November 15 at Revival.
Full band, with special guest Eden Taylor. Free show.
LETHBRIDGE ~ November 19 at The Slice.
Full band, with special guest Eden Taylor. $15 door.
PINCHER CREEK ~ November 20 at Lost Things Distillery.
Solo double-header show with Aly Williams. $20 door.
CALGARY ~ November 22 at The Attic.
Full band, with special guests Sonia Deleo and Kaylei McIvor. $15 advanced, $20 door.
© Maclayne 2024