Rob Elo is an alternative R&B/soul singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Yellowknife, NT. Originally hailing from Vancouver Island, BC, Rob has become a staple of the Northern music scene, recently representing the NWT on the national stage at Breakout West 2025.

A versatile performer, he is a frequent face in the live music scene including Folk on the Rocks, Snowking Winter Festival and so much more. When he isn't fronting his own soulful projects, Rob lends his talents to various ensembles, including Hard Times, The Co-Op, and The Raggedass Swing Band. You can also catch an intimate look at his craft in the premiere episode of the new series, Northern Tracks.

Come join us as Rob talks about the origins of his name, The oppertunities Yellowknife holds, and his love for music.

https://www.robelomusic.com

https://www.instagram.com/rob.elo

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVyjz_ySiL_WEOcd23ngNA

Based in her birthplace of Yellowknife, NWT Canada, Erin Suliak is a multi-disciplinary artist. Her creative practice includes visual arts and performance. Current fields of inquiry include textile art and fine craft, modern quiltmaking and sculpture. Her work often incorporates found and reclaimed materials and reflect on her northern birthplace, memory, and home.

Erin’s artwork has been acquired and supported by the Yellowknife Heritage Committee, NWT Arts Council, and the INAC - Contaminants and Remediation Directorate 'Artists on Site' program. Her work has also been published in the journal Curated Quilts, and her quilts have been juried into international quilt shows.

Erin talks about how used textiles aren't just supplies they’re stories, with history that add layers of meaning and unexpected creativity to her work and so much more.

You can find her piece "Lush" displayed at Yellowknife's Visitor Centre.

https://www.erinsuliak.ca/

Benjamin Norman Mujuni is an architectural designer and multidisciplinary artist who has been honing his craft since the age of seven. A versatile performer with a primary focus on Krump, Benjamin balances his own competitive practice with a deep commitment to mentorship. As an instructor at Bella Dance Academy, he empowers youth to use movement as a tool for creative expression and mental well-being. From the drafting table to the dance battle, Benjamin is a dedicated champion of the arts and a driving force in the local creative community.

Olivia Mater is a multi-disciplinary artist and storyteller who finds her muse in the pulse of the natural world. As a photographer and singer, she works to reveal the hidden layers of our shared reality, uncovering the stories within stories.

Olivia talks about all her different creativity endeavours from painting, photography, to singing and how Yellowknife is the perfect place for it.

https://www.instagram.com/livwildart/?hl=en

https://www.oliviamaterphotography.com/

https://livwildart.wordpress.com/

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LivWildArt

Skye Plowman is a seasoned bartender based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. During the pandemic, Skye gained local recognition for her video series, transitioning her mixology skills to her home kitchen to keep the community’s spirits high. Whether she’s behind the bar or behind the microphone, Skye remains a firm believer in the power of service to foster community.

Skye chats about being your own worse critic, finding the humor in the human condition, her theatre background and treating her work as a performance.

Meet Orville Maciel aka Swankie the Villain, the Mississauga-born artist bridging the gap between underground lyricism and viral charisma. From headlining stages in Shanghai to the Toronto circuit, Orville has built a global reputation for deep storytelling in soulful, eclectic melodies. He doesn’t just capture ears, he captures attention. With a knack for playing diverse characters, Swankie has turned his lighthearted creativity into a digital powerhouse, racking up more than 10 million views and counting.

Join us this episode as Orville shares the many sides of his art from the origins of his acting to the art of freestyle rap.

Thunder Normz is a cornerstone of Yellowknife's queer community and a driving force behind it's vibrant drag scene. Though tireless work as a performer, organizer and mentor, Thunder has created inclusive space for 2SLGBTQIPA+ folks to express themselves, connect with others, and thrive.

We caught up at the Underground just before the final curtain call of his residency to discuss the origin of the "Thunder" persona, the power of community support, and what it means to have chosen family.

Raised in Yellowknife, NWT, Canadian soprano Diana Rockwell is a vibrant and dynamic emerging artist. First trained as a multidisciplinary artist with a long history of dance, instrumental, and musical theatre performance, she now finds her home on operatic stages across Canada.

In this episode Diana talks about the importance of asking questions, collaborating, the joy of performing on stage and so much more!

https://www.dianarockwellsoprano.com

https://www.instagram.com/dianalrocks