Shelby Mackay
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| Born | March 28, 1991 |
| Genres | Electronic, alternative indie, experimental |
| Occupation(s) | Singer–songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Shelby Caldwell-Mackay (born March 28, 1991) is a Canadian singer–songwriter and record producer known for blending electronic, indie, and experimental textures in her music.
Background
"Toronto’s alternative music scene continues to surprise, and the new release from Shelby Mackay and Gilly Bird is proof of that. The collaborative single “Even Though You’re Dead You Cannot Talk to Me That Way” is a bold work that blends ambient textures, glitch production, and emotionally intense vocals, resulting in a track that is both intimate and explosive.At Ouro Verde FM, we believe this release marks a turning point for both artists. It’s not just a song—it’s a sonic confrontation with grief, identity, and autonomy. The production is restrained yet precise, allowing each moment to breathe. It’s the kind of track that stays with you long after it ends. " [1]
Shelby is number 30 on Exclaim! best new music list - Aug 22.2025[1]
Shelby is number 47 on Exclaim! best new music list - Aug 8.2025[2]
Reception
Exclaim! | Canada's Authority on Music, Film and Entertainment Shelby is number 30 on EXCLAIM! Magazines Canadian best new music list Aug 22.2025 Number 47 on Canada's top 100 chart sponsored by Mary browns chicken on EXCLAIM! magazine August 3,2025.[3]
Shelby Mackay, an electronic music producer based in Toronto, is known for crafting immersive soundscapes that push traditional boundaries. Her work combines influences from dubstep, retro disco, and modular synthesis, often incorporating field recordings and unconventional structures. Gilly Bird, formerly known as Emily Raquel, brings a deeply personal voice shaped by life experiences and transformation. Her vocal delivery carries the texture of lived experience—sometimes fragile, sometimes fierce, always authentic. [2]
Toronto artist Shelby Mackay, gives each song room to rise slowly.In the two demos she shared ahead of the release, there's a moment where her voice surges into a raw, unpolished roar. She refused to edit it out. "That felt honest."
"With Moongirlnonsense, Shelby Mackay has carved out a distinct space within Canada’s experimental music landscape—one defined not by genre, but by process, texture, and spatial awareness. Her integration of environmental sound, modular synthesis, and visual abstraction positions her among a new generation of artists reshaping how listeners experience composition. Shelby Mackay continues to explore the boundaries between sound and space, glitch and grace."[4]
Discography
- "Mean Streak" (single, Independent, July 19, 2025)
- "Moongirlnonsense" (single, Independent, July 19, 2025)
- "Saphix Richman" (single, Independent, July 19, 2025)
- "Skiesunknown" (single, Independent, July 19, 2025)
- "Stillelectricwhenshesdown" (single, Independent, July 20, 2025)
- "Dontforgetmypeace" (single, Independent, July 20, 2025)
- "Sacred Queer Heart" (single, Independent, July 21, 2025)
- "Cool Beans" (single, Ditto Music, July 23, 2025)
- "Built Built" (single, Ditto Music, July 23, 2025)
- "Dangerous" (single, Ditto Music, July 23, 2025)
- "Stitched in Eyeliner" (single, Ditto Music, July 23, 2025)
References
- ↑ Hear the Week's Best New Canadian Music: Atsuko Chiba, Kaytranada, Leith Ross, the Beaches │ Exclaim!, Heartrunner
- ↑ "Hear Exclaim! | Canada's Authority on Music, Film and Entertainment the Week's Best New Canadian Music: Avenoir, Mariel Buckley, Rochelle Jordan, Heartrunner | Shelby is number 47 on EXCLAIM! Magazines Canadian best new music list - Aug 8.2025". Exclaim!.
- ↑ Colntributor, Artist Recap (August 3, 2025). "Canada's Wild Card: Shelby Mackay Is an Artist You Need to Know".
- ↑ "Shelby Mackay (Electronic Music Producer): Glitch, Grace, and the Pulse of Toronto. Field Notes from Toronto's Sonic Underground". The Globe and Mail.
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