Music – Ottawa
Emma Gabriel is an Ottawa-based alternative R&B artist whose honest songwriting and unique melodies blend classic soul with a modern edge. Her performances are energetic and captivating, inviting audiences into a world of vulnerability and raw emotion.
A graduate of Ottawa’s prestigious FRMULA artist development program, Emma has refined her craft alongside some of the city’s top producers. In January 2025, she released “Patience,” a lyrically honest, vocally restrained track that resonated widely, amassing over 14,000 streams. Her latest project, “Crushed,” continued that momentum, earning 12,000 streams in its first month and showcasing her evolving sound.
Emma has performed at Canadian Music Week, Cranium Showcase, Sweden’s Live at Heart Festival, Pitch Scotland, and the Ottawa Blackjacks halftime show during the CEBL playoffs. With nominations for Rising Star and Solo Artist of the Year, she is quickly establishing herself as one of Canada’s most promising new artists, with more to come in late 2025.