ABOUT JOHN MUIRHEAD:

John Muirhead is a Toronto-based troubadour crafting big-hearted indie-folk songs for dreamers, wanderers, and hopeless romantics.

From fingerpicked confessionals to full-band singalongs, John’s award-winning songs have connected with listeners around the world. With over 300,000 followers across social media, over 8 million streams, and 15 million+ TikTok views, John is building a vibrant community rooted in story, sincerity, and connection.

John has toured extensively across Canada and Europe and has earned nominations from both the Canadian Folk Music Awards and Ontario Folk Music Awards. He’s appeared at festivals like Winnipeg Folk Festival, CityFolk, Sound of Music Festival, and Sawdust City Music Festival, and has provided support for Canada’s top roots acts, including Arkells, Whitehorse, Joel Plaskett Emergency, and Craig Cardiff. 


As a writer, John has collaborated with acclaimed artists including Simon Ward (The Strumbellas), Michigander, Jon Bryant, and many more, adding his distinct warmth and vulnerability to each new project he works on.

In July 2026, John released his new record The Nomad and the Never Ending Road, produced by Vancouver’s Ryan Worsley (MONOWHALES, Luca Fogale).

Career Highlights:

  • Placements on Spotify curated playlists including New Music Friday Canada, Folk & Friends, Renegades, Folk Favourites

  • 8 Million+ streams

  • 15 Million+ views on TikTok

  • 300K+ followers across social media

  • 37 sold-out dates on the 2025 Canadian headline tour

A young man sits on a wooden stool in a grassy field with tall green grass and yellow flowers. He is dressed in black pants, a black shirt, white socks, and black shoes. He has a watch on his left wrist and is resting his head on his left hand, looking at the camera. To his right, there is a brown leather bag on the ground. Behind him is a large fallen tree with weathered, textured bark, and some smaller green trees and bushes. The sky is overcast.

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Press Quotes

“...damn, this is an impressive and mature-sounding collection by any standard, never mind for such a young artist.”

— Roots Music Canada

“A real talent for writing, a true sense of melody, and a voice that sets him apart from other artists"

— Music for Your Heart

“If you aren’t impressed by this artist, well I don’t know what to tell you.”

— Canadian Beats

“John Muirhead is the next Joel Plaskett”

— Muskoka Music Festival

Awards and Accolades

Ontario Folk Awards - Album of the Year, Traveller (2022)

Forest City London Music Awards - Folk/Roots Artist of the Year (2020) 

Folk Roots Radio International Song of the Year  - Top 5 Finalist (2019)

Canadian Folk Music Awards - Young Performer of the Year Nominee (2017)

Western University Composition Competition - Winner (2017)

Canadian Songwriting Competition - Best Lyrics Top 5 Finalist (2017)

Folk Music Ontario - Taylor Mitchell Bursary Award Recipient (2016)

We acknowledge the financial support of the following organizations:

Logo for Ontario Arts Council, a government agency, featuring a black stylized deer head with a red 'A' in a modern design.
Logo for FACTOR, a foundation supporting Canadian music recordings, with text indicating support from Canada’s private radio broadcasters.
Logo of Fondation Socan Foundation with black and blue text on a white background.

Contact

For all inquiries:
info@enlightenedmanagement.com

 
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