Sled Island Kick-Off with Stucco, Eejungmi, Shunk, Hair Control and more

StuccoA kraut-leaning post-punk project formed in 2019, Stucco features former members of DRI HIEV, Slut Prophet and Body Lens. A rhythmic exploration into the angularity of music, their work draws from the imagery of a wicked, crumbling metropolis, finding inspiration in a world disintegrating under consumerism, capitalism, and technology.
Eejungmi
The solo electronic project of Toronto-based artist, DJ and architect Katie Lee, Eejungmi (이정미) blends textural left-field pop and dance-inspired production with deep introspection, navigating the emotional landscapes of identity and grief. Her debut album, Water is a Shifting Mirror, was released in February 2026.
Shunk
Blending post-punk, dream pop, shoegaze, indie and more to form their own specific sonic palette, Shunk’s eccentric and electrifying live performances reflect Montreal’s boundary-pushing music scene. Vocalist Gabrielle Colette can embody multiple personas physically and vocally, ranging from opera to hardcore. This is all grounded by a honed rhythm section, and shimmering, synth-inspired guitar parts.
Hair Control
Multidisciplinary artists Ryan Bourne (Chad VanGaalen, Ghostkeeper, The Plant City Band) and Rebecca Reid weave calisthenic synths, vibing drum machines, lush percussion, and visual effects into a hot art-pop portal through inner space. With a hypnagogic live show and a debut record slated for release in summer ‘26, HAIR CONTROL is the synth-wave mixtape for your existential workout.
MA: Q
Led by keyboardist Mary Ancheta, MA:Q (Mary Ancheta Quartet) draws from raw, gritty moments while exploring elements of improvisation, funk, fusion, hip-hop and Afrobeat. With the release of her new album When the Light Comes to Play, Mary is ready to bring their brand of intergalactic punk-funk to Sled lsland. Expect the unexpected.
Nesha Nycee
With an unorthodox style and one-of-a-kind flow, the energy of hip-hop artist Nesha Nycee can be felt in any room she walks into. Rapping since the age of nine, Nesha has worked with a list of established artists including Kurtis Blow, Zaytoven, Dungeon Family, Lil’ Kim and many more, and her single “2 True” was featured on HBO’s Euphoria.
Pearly Moon
With a sound blending 12-string jangle, stompbox freakouts and melodic basslines, Pearly Moon’s tuneful lo-fi psychedelia invites you to turn off your mind, relax and float downstream. The group has shared stages with fellow psych purveyors Witch Victim, The Radiation Flowers, Doom Gong and more, and are working on a follow-up to their 2024 debut album Tragicomedy.
Bijaan
This Calgary-based MC wields an artistry that bridges continents and cultures. With roots in East Africa and India, he brings a distinctly global perspective to hip-hop. From releasing mixtapes in high school to performing at major events such as NXNE and JUNO Week, Bijaan has carved out a place for himself as a rising voice in Canada’s hip-hop scene.
KTheChosen
Zimbabwean-born and Calgary-based, KTheChosen is your “Friendly Neighbourhood Rapper” who believes in the power of storytelling. Backed by his band The Knomads, he uses his voice to share the experiences of those around him. K’s live show is known for feel-good vibes, energetic freestyle jams, and a sense of belonging for everyone in the room.
 
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About Sled Island:
Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy and art with over 25,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information, visit SledIsland.com.
Sled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).