JEREMY DUTCHER RELEASES NEW EP, JEREMY DUTCHER TRIO LIVE IN JAPAN

JEREMY DUTCHER TRIO LIVE IN JAPAN AVAILABLE AT MIDNIGHT AHEAD OF JOINING YO-YO MA ON HIS SOLD OUT JAPAN & TAIWAN TOUR AND NOVEMBER HEADLINE TOUR IN FRANCE 

COLLABORATED WITH BASIA BULAT ON THE SONG “RIBBONS” FEATURED ON THE NORTH OF NORTH SHOW

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Acclaimed Wolastoqiyik tenor, composer, ethnomusicologist, and activist Jeremy Dutcher releases Jeremy Dutcher Trio Live in Japan tomorrow, October 16, 2026, a new EP featuring live renditions of some of his most celebrated compositions. Recorded during his August 2025 tour of Japan, the EP captures the intimacy, energy, and spirit of Dutcher’s live performances alongside longtime collaborators Thom Gill and Stef Schneider. Dutcher extends his deep gratitude to the trio of musicians, the local teams, and the audiences who welcomed them throughout their August 2025 tour, with particular gratitude to the Ainu Nation, who he says “have continuously offered their hospitality.” 

The release arrives just days before Dutcher returns to Japan and Taiwan for a series of sold-out performances with legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma on his tour, beginning October 18. The upcoming tour marks another chapter in a longstanding artistic relationship between the two musicians, who first collaborated in 2018 on “Honor Song,” featured on Ma’s Notes for the Future. Following that, Dutcher will travel to Europe for a headline tour across France in November. 

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Jeremy Dutcher Trio Live in Japan follows the September release of Kyoto Sessions, an intimate series of live performances filmed in Japan. Together, the two projects offer different perspectives on Dutcher’s connection to the country and its audiences, continuing his exploration of music as a space for cultural exchange, connection, and ancestral dialogue. His time in Japan became a deeply transformative experience. 

He explains:
“this time changed my life
never been so outside & inside myself
seeing connections
a world away
calling us back
into a new understanding of
our shared global story” 

He continues: 
“we found ourselves seeing each other up close
and building ancestral conversations
which have been longing to form.”  

The release also comes during a significant moment for Dutcher’s collaboration with Basia Bulat. Their song “Ribbons,” recorded in both English and Wolastoqey, was recently featured in the acclaimed series North of North, with the Wolastoqey version appearing in Episode 207. The episode aired on CBC, CBC Gem, and APTN+. The two artists recently brought the song to the stage for the first time at Secret City Records’ 20th anniversary showcase at POP Montreal on September 25, offering a memorable live interpretation of their collaboration. 

ABOUT JEREMY DUTCHER 
Jeremy Dutcher is a Two-Spirit song carrier, performer, composer, activist, classically trained tenor, and Wolastoqiyik member of Tobique First Nation in Eastern Canada. Working at the intersection of Indigenous song tradition and Western classical form, he has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Canadian music. Dedicated to Wolastoqiyik language revitalization, Jeremy’s practice is rooted in the belief that language, song, and cultural knowledge are living traditions that carry the past into the future. 

His breakthrough debut album, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa (“Songs of the People of the Beautiful River”), transformed century-old archival recordings of his ancestors into arrangements for voice and grand piano. Sung entirely in Wolastoqey, the album received international acclaim and won the 2018 Polaris Music Prize. 

Jeremy’s sophomore release, Motewolonuwok (ᒣᑌᐧᐁᓓᓄᐧᐁᒃ), further deepened his exploration of composition, vocal performance, and orchestral textures, earning him a second Polaris Music Prize in 2024 and making him the first artist to receive the award twice. The album reflects on Two-Spirit identity, community, responsibility, and collective futures. 

Now based in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal), Dutcher is a sought-after voice on language revitalization, Two-Spirit identity, and fashion. In 2022, he helped launch Kekhimin, the first Wolastoqey language immersion school, founded by his mother, Lisa Perley-Dutcher. He has toured extensively across North America, Europe, and Australia, and is currently working on his first book. 

TOUR DATES
18 October — Taipei, Taiwan — National Concert Hall – SOLD OUT 
19 October — Taipei, Taiwan — National Concert Hall SOLD OUT 
21 October — Taichung, Taiwan — National Taichung Theater - SOLD OUT
25 October — Tokyo, Japan — Suntory Hall - SOLD OUT 
27 October — Tokyo, Japan — Suntory Hall - SOLD OUT 
28 October — Tokyo, Japan — Suntory Hall - SOLD OUT 
10 November - Haguenau, France - Municipal Theater Haguenau 
12 November — Illkirch, France — L’Illiade 
14 November — Tréguier, France — Théâtre de l'Arche, 
15 November — Trégunc, France — MJC Tregunc Le Sterenn 
19 November — Berre-l’Étang, France — Ciné 89 
21 November — Fontenay-le-Comte, France — Espace René-Cassin - La Gare
22 November — Questembert, France — Centre Culturel Intercommunal L’Asphodèle
24 November — Vaulx-en-Velin, France — Centre Charlie Chaplin 

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JEREMY DUTCHER TRIO LIVE IN JAPAN
01 Nipuwoltin / Mehcinut
02 Skicinuwihkuk
03 Wolasweltomultine
04 BWV 846 / Ancestors Too Young
05 The Land That Held Them
06 Pomawsuwinuwok Wonakiyawolotuwuk

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JEREMY DUTCHER ANNOUNCES JAPAN & TAIWAN TOUR WITH YO-YO MA

TOUR DATES WITH YO-YO MA BEGIN OCTOBER 19 - FULL DATES BELOW

“ULTESTAKON” THE FIRST LIVE VIDEO FROM THE KYOTO SESSIONS OUT NOW 

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Acclaimed Wolastoqiyik tenor, composer, ethnomusicologist, and activist Jeremy Dutcher announces a special series of performances in Japan and Taiwan alongside the legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma, marking a remarkable new chapter in his growing relationship with international audiences. Coinciding with the tour, Dutcher also unveils a newly recorded version of his beloved  composition "Ultestakon" offering a moving reimagining of one of his most celebrated works, available now. 

Known for creating music that bridges cultures while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions of  the Wolastoqiyik Nation, Dutcher has long explored the ways language carries memory, history,  and belonging. This new recording extends that exploration, bringing Ultestakon through a  thoughtful act of cultural exchange. 

“This is a traditional lullaby of the wəlastəkwiyik (people of the peaceful wave). In our traditional  song forms, sometimes we sing words that cannot directly be translated into wəlastəkwey  latowewakən (our language), this is one such song. We instead say, s/he is singing in ‘sky language’ that which can be understood by the ancestors. This song was originally released in  2018 on my debut album Wəlastəkwiyik Lintowakənawa”, says Jeremy. 

The live performance video for “Ultestakon” is part of the Kyoto Sessions, an intimate series  captured in Japan one year ago. Joined by Thom Gill (guitar) and Stefan Schneider (percussion), Jeremy Dutcher gathered inside a century-old traditional Japanese home overlooking a peaceful Shinto shrine and its lush gardens. Filmed by tranquilo Productions, the setting becomes more  than a backdrop, it enters into conversation with the music, its quiet beauty mirroring the song's spirit. Stripped to its acoustic essence, “Ultestakon” unfolds with remarkable intimacy, revealing  new emotional textures and offering a deeply moving interpretation of one of Jeremy's most cherished compositions. 

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This is not the first collaboration between Jeremy Dutcher and Yo-Yo Ma. The two artists first  worked together in 2018 on "Honor Song", featured on Yo-Yo Ma's album Notes for the  Future. Widely regarded as a Mi'kmaq anthem, the song is a powerful call to our shared  responsibility to care for the Earth. Sung in multiple languages, it transcends cultural boundaries, inviting listeners from around the world to connect through a message of stewardship, respect, and collective belonging. 

Throughout the tour, Dutcher and Ma will share the stage for a unique program that intertwines  classical repertoire with Indigenous song traditions, creating moments of profound dialogue  between their distinct musical worlds. This longtime collaboration reflects a shared commitment  to preserving cultural heritage while continually expanding the possibilities of contemporary  performance. 

For Dutcher, whose groundbreaking work has redefined the relationship between Indigenous  language, history, and composition, the invitation marks another milestone in an international  career that continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Paired with Yo-Yo Ma's unparalleled artistry and lifelong dedication to fostering cultural understanding through music, the performances promise evenings of exceptional musicianship and emotional depth. 

Earlier this year, Dutcher was invited by Sir Elton John to perform at the 15th Glenn Gould Prize Gala in Toronto, joining an all-star Canadian lineup assembled to celebrate the legendary  musician's artistic legacy. His stirring interpretation of "I'm Still Standing" was among the  evening's standout performances, further underscoring his reputation as one of Canada's most  compelling live artists. Jeremy also recently performed at Pride Montreal earlier this month. 

Over the past decade, Jeremy Dutcher has emerged as one of Canada's most visionary artists,  earning international acclaim for his genre-defying body of work that brings ancestral Wolastoqey songs into contemporary conversation. His performances continue to resonate with audiences  around the world, celebrated for their emotional power, virtuosity, and unwavering commitment to  language revitalization. 

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ABOUT JEREMY DUTCHER 
Jeremy Dutcher is a Two-Spirit song carrier, performer, composer, activist, classically trained  tenor, and Wolastoqiyik member of Tobique First Nation in Eastern Canada. Working at the  intersection of Indigenous song tradition and Western classical form, he has emerged as one of  the most compelling voices in contemporary Canadian music. Dedicated to Wolastoqiyik  language revitalization, Jeremy’s practice is rooted in the belief that language, song, and cultural  knowledge are living traditions that carry the past into the future. 

His breakthrough debut album, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa (“Songs of the People of the  Beautiful River”), transformed century-old archival recordings of his ancestors into arrangements for voice and grand piano. Sung entirely in Wolastoqey, the album received international acclaim and won the 2018 Polaris Music Prize. 

Jeremy’s sophomore release, Motewolonuwok (ᒣᑌᐧᐁᓓᓄᐧᐁᒃ), further deepened his exploration of composition, vocal performance, and orchestral textures, earning him a second Polaris Music Prize in 2024 and making him the first artist to receive the award twice. The album reflects on Two-Spirit identity, community, responsibility, and collective futures. 

Now based in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal), Dutcher is a sought-after voice on language revitalization,  Two-Spirit identity, and fashion. In 2022, he helped launch Kekhimin, the first Wolastoqey  language immersion school, founded by his mother, Lisa Perley-Dutcher. He has toured  extensively across North America, Europe, and Australia, and is currently working on his first  book. 

TOUR DATES
Aug 29 - Toronto, ON - Mikinakoos Forest Fire Relief Show
Sep 27 - Brandon, MB - Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium
Sep 30 - Calgary, AB - National Music Centre
Oct 08 - Santa Fe, NM - Lensic Performing Arts Center
Oct 12 - San Francisco, CA - Yerba Beuna Gardens Festival
Oct 18 - Taipei, TW - National Concert Hall (TICKETS)
Oct 21 - Taichung, TW - National Taichung Theater (TICKETS)
Oct 25 - Tokyo, JP - Suntory Hall (TICKETS)
Oct 27 - Tokyo, JP - Suntory Hall (TICKETS)
Nov 12 - Illkrich, FR - L’Illiade
Nov 24 - Vaulx-en-Velin, FR - Centre Charlie Chaplin

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VIVEK SHRAYA RELEASES DELUXE VERSION OF NEW MODELS, SHARES “MORAL PANIC” FT. JEREMY DUTCHER

VIVEK SHRAYA CELEBRATES TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY WITH THE DELUXE VERSION OF HER NEW RECORD, NEW MODELS

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Today, multi-hyphenate artist Vivek Shraya is celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility by releasing the deluxe version of her latest album, New Models. The deluxe version includes reimaginings of two album tracks which feature Jeremy Dutcher (On “Moral Panic”), and Tanya Tagaq (on “Apathy Crisis”). 

“New Models was written in the past four years, during a time when trans rights around the world have been slowly and systematically chipped away,” explains Shraya. “I wanted to make something that pushed back against the hateful political rhetoric (“Groomer”) but also could be cathartic to queer and trans listeners (“When I’m Overcome”). I wanted to make something that could rally allies (“Apathy Crisis”) but I also wanted listeners to discover new perspectives and motivations on their own (“Moral Panic”). Often, I wasn’t even sure what I was making (“I Don’t Know Where I’m Going”) or if any of it mattered (“Am I Doing Enough?”).

“My relationship to International Transgender Day Of Visibility is similarly ambivalent. What I personally want for my communities is not necessarily visibility but safety and dignity. I also know that it’s seeing trans people that empowers me to keep existing and, crucially, to keep challenging my own assumptions about gender. 

“I offer this deluxe version of New Models, recharged by two artists I admire very much, Tanya Tagaq and Jeremy Dutcher, on this day, with the hopes that it acts as a reminder of the importance of collaboration and community during this time. I don’t believe visibility is the end goal, but I do think many of us are searching for the light and clarity right now and this can only come from working together, across our differences.

On the collaboration with Shraya on “Moral Panic”, Jeremy Dutcher says, “I’ve loved Vivek for a LONG time. Since first hearing her collaboration with the queer songbook orchestra in 2017, I’ve been eager for an opportunity to work together. In 2023, she joined me on stage in Calgary during the motewolonuwok tour and we dueted a song called ‘take my hand’. From then, I knew our voices would dance together in-step.  So when she asked me to be part of this upcoming project, it was an instant yes.

“The message in these lyrics are, for me, speaking of the hope and resilience of all the rainbow children in this world. It is an anthem to our strength; In the face of fear & hatred, our joy, love and kinship networks persist. This message is both timely and timeless when considering queer, embodied experiences.

“My approach to this song was to create an army of voices (a chorus) to be a bed on which Vivek can lay and share her truth.”

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‘When I’m overcome with feeling / I have to break free from words and just sing.’ An inveterate writer, Vivek Shraya knows that fewer words can carry more weight. These first lines of her album, New Models, serve as both a thesis to the transcendent sonic experience to come, as well as an invitation to leave the burden of self-assuredness at the door. Don’t overthink—just listen. Just feel.

New Models is “me grappling with the state of the world over the past four years and eventually realizing that language, particularly English, had become so contorted and weaponized that the only way I could grieve, rage, and find comfort was to let go of it,” says Shraya. “How do you express the horror and helplessness of witnessing progress being rapidly undone—in words—when all you want to do is scream or cry?”

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Shraya has dedicated much of her impressive artistic career to incisively articulating culturally loaded issues. Whether through her best-selling book I’m Afraid of Men (which Vanity Fair called “cultural rocket fuel”), her award-winning play-turned-CBC show, How To Fail As A Popstar, or her provocative visual art and installation work, Shraya has challenged the status quo by transcending her personal experiences into daring artworks. But it is music that first drew Shraya into the arts, and it’s on her 11th solo album, New Models, that Shraya redefines her musical trajectory with a bold display of boundary pushing done right.

This collection of hypnotically textured songs allows each listener to come to their own conclusions about the heavy subjects she conjures. Dread, disconnection, uncertainty—all are invoked through Shraya’s sparse, cutting lyrics, but it is her wordless vocal chanting that cuts the deepest. “How do you express—in words—the horror and helplessness of witnessing progress being rapidly undone,” Shraya explains, “when all you want to do is scream or cry?”

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For New Models, Shraya joined forces with long-time producer-engineer James Bunton (Donovan Woods, Celeigh Cardinal, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson). Shraya and Bunton connected a decade ago, when Shraya realized the notion of the self-producing “solo genius” was profoundly flawed, and her and Bunton have grown to share a deep bond and a common language, with Bunton producing most of Shraya’s recent music, from Part-Time Woman, her album with Queer Songbook Orchestra (2017) to her previous full-length album Baby, You’re Projecting (2023, Mint Records) and the subsequent duet versions of songs from that album with Jann Arden and Donovan Woods.

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Vivek Shraya’s artistic practice has long been unrelentingly honest. She has never shied away from difficult feelings, whether harassment – her graphic novel with Ness Lee, Death Threat –  professional jealousy – as she explores on her podcast, I Won’t Envy –  or chronic pain – as in her new short film, Bodyrebuilding. What’s special about New Models is its insistence on moving through all the feelings possible. While no answers are uncovered, a deep desire for reconstruction and reconstitution glimmers. As Shraya intones, “everything works, until it doesn’t”—but just as crucially, “Everything hurts, until it doesn’t.” - Sam Boer

MORE ABOUT JEREMY DUTCHER
Jeremy Dutcher is a classically trained tenor, Two-Spirit song carrier, polymuse, activist, ethnomusicologist, and member of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in Eastern Canada. Dedicated to language revitalization, Jeremy’s debut album Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa unearthed century-old archival recordings of his ancestors, turning them into collaborative compositions on the grand piano. Sung entirely in Wolastoqey, his endangered mother tongue, it would go on to win the 2018 Polaris Music Prize and lead to collaborations with such iconic artists as Yo-Yo Ma and Leslie Feist. His sophomore album Motewolonuwok ᒣᑌᐧᐁᓓᓄᐧᐁᒃ was awarded the 2024 Polaris Music Prize, making Jeremy the first ever two-time winner. Jeremy’s music transcends boundaries: unapologetically playful in its incorporation of classical and jazz influences, full of reverence for the traditional songs of his home, and teeming with the urgency of modern-day resistance. He is regularly sought out for his perspectives on queerness, Indigeneity, language revitalization, and fashion.

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NEW MODELS DELUXE TRACKLIST
01 When I’m Overcome
02 Apathy Crisis
03 We’re In Pain
04 Groomer
05 Breaking Our Pattern
06 Moral Panic
07 Am I Doing Enough?
08 I Don’t Know Where I’m Going
09 Apathy Crisis ft. Tanya Tagaq
10 Moral Panic ft. Jeremy Dutcher

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