THE NEW CUSTOMS

INDIE FOLK

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Short Bio

Hardly afraid of the “F Word”, The New Customs are proud to call themselves FOLK! Deeply rooted in the tradition of capturing a story in a song, the Indie-Folk duo take a bold and evocative approach to songwriting. With two strong voices, guitar, mandolin and fiddle in hand, Emma Cloney & Dale Brown use their anthemic heart and Americana backbone to charm audiences with a bombastic electrifying sound.

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Reviews & News:

Review - Great Dark Wonder (USA)

“Chasing Light - mating perfectly the essential elements of both country and folk music with Emma’s soothing, yet deeply reflective voice. Wrapping beautifully crafted lyrics in their precise, yet melodious, instrumentation, The New Customs are set to stake their claim on the highly populated male/female vocal folk duo genre. I can’t wait to check out the full album based on the strength of this single alone, and highly recommend you do the same. Actually, I insist. You can thank me later”

Review Quote

“This is one of the best folkin’ releases this year” - Paul Corby • Radio Regent

The New Customs Live on Global T.V (link to Video)

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Following a successful Western Canadian Album release tour The New Customs returned to Winnipeg to play their SOLD OUT album release show.

Radio Ready & Charting

“Chasing Light” added to Commercial Radio Adult Contemporary Nova Scotia Canada
“Selling Religion on Government Street” Charting in Earshots National Folk/Roots/Blues TOP 10 & National TOP 30 (ongoing October 2019 to present)
#1 in TOP 10 Folk/Roots/Blues • Winnipeg Mb
#3 in TOP 30 National Folk/Roots/Blues
Selling Religion on Government Street • Listed as TOP ALBUMS 2019 - UMFM Radio Winnipeg

Highlights for 2020

ARTIST • Festival Du Voyageur • Winnipeg CA
SHOWCASE • BreakOut West - Folk Alliance International New Orleans USA
ARTIST • Festival of Small Halls • Prince Edward Island CA
ARTIST • Winnipeg Folk Festival • Winnipeg CA
ARTIST • Stan Rogers Folk Festival • Canso NS
ARTIST • Phillidelphia Folk Festival • Phillidelphia PA USA

Notable Career Highlights

Atlin Arts & Music Festival 2019
Robson Valley Folk Festival 2019
The Winnipeg Crankie Festival 2019
Funded by Factor, MB Film and Music, SOCAN Foundation, Manitoba Music
4 Home Routes • Chemin Chez Nous Tours 2016-2021
Toured Nationally coast to coast Canada

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Upcoming Tour Dates

“I loved The New Customs immediately!
They are a lovely duo, fantastic musicians, fabulous songwriters, and able to captivate a crowd with their stories and their melodies. Some of the best folk music in the country, they are something else!”

— Angela Drainville Artistic Director Atlin Arts & Music Festival