Rae Spoon is a musician, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and author. They have released twelve solo albums (Coax Records) spanning folk, country, indie rock, and electronic genres and published three books (Arsenal Pulp Press). Rae has been nominated for two Polaris Prizes, a Lambda Literary Award, and a Western Canadian Music Award. They have toured internationally (Canada, Europe, the USA, Australia, China). Rae is a non-binary, trans artist who lives with multiple disabilities. Their most recent album, Not Dead Yet (2023), was written about their lived experience of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and complications.

Spoon’s artistic evolution enters a new phase with a cover of Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places”, kicking off their Hyper Country era. This project will challenge conventional country music narratives while reconnecting with the genre’s often overlooked LGBTQ and disabled history, expanding its boundaries through a contemporary lens.