Vikki Minor has released her new single titled ‘The Labyrinth’. An alternative from when alternative was still the alternative, Vikki takes the guts and guitar and makes a dark rock rage sound from the radio days into the modern era with the bravado and pride of someone who was there and lived every note and lyric.
As retro as this track sounds, their is a modern rawness and new feeling about it that, hopefully, takes into the rest of the decade with a hint and nod as to what good songwriting and execution are meant to be.
And, while her Spotify numbers and online notoriety keep gaining ground, it’s her original style and anarchist flair that will take her the rest of the way.
About Vikki Minor & ‘The Labyrinth’
Vikki Minor is an award-nominated neo-90s alt-rock artist proudly from Saskatoon, SK, and now partially based in Toronto, ON. Her musical influences range from ‘70s anti-establishment punk to ‘80s dance pop to ‘90s alternative and grunge, with a ‘00s attitude stemming from her growing up in the era. This emerging artist has been compared to Alanis Morrissette, Avril Lavigne, and Michelle Branch with her in-depth songwriting and catchy melodies captivating music fans in North America.
Vikki Minor’s stellar releases this past year have shown her growth as an artist and individual, receiving support and admiration on numerous Spotify playlists and both commercial and campus radios all across the continent. She has been able to keep her complex lyricism while bringing her electric live performances’ musical attitude into the intimate studio, has performed at various showcases and festivals across Canada, and earned nominations for awards like Rock/Pop Artist of the Year at the SaskMusic Awards three years in a row and Pop Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards.
Starting in 2020, Minor has worked with Juno-award winner Ryan Stewart on singles like “Summer Haze” and “Whatever That Means”, which gained her high praise and immediate attention from the industry. Minor’s recent releases “Miss You the Most” and “Flowers in a Wasteland” in late 2022 have shown off her 90s alternative influence even more. Newest singles “Pieces of You” and “COOL” being released in winter 2023 and early summer 2024, as well as “Sabotage”, “The Labyrinth”, and “Harmless, Happy People” all being produced by up-and-coming producers, continue her neo-90s musical exploration.
Vikki Minor’s live performances this past year have raised her to a new level in her career. Shows at the end of 2022 and throughout 2023 have included opening for Skye Wallace’s Everything is Fine Tour at Capitol Music Club (Saskatoon, SK), headlining Amigos Cantina (Saskatoon, SK) twice, then going on her own Mini-Ontario Tour in summer of 2023. These shows included the Spring Reverb festival (Kingston, ON), Lemmon Stage’s NXNE showcase (Toronto, ON), DoWest Fest (Toronto, ON), performing on the same mainstage as Blue Rodeo and Serena Ryder at Tall Pines Music festival (Muskoka, ON), and performing at Toronto alt. scene’s beloved Sneaky Dee’s in August and September, opening for Canadian icon Fefe Dobson October 21st at Capitol Music Club (Saskatoon, SK), BreakOut West’s 2024 showcase, a fun Halloween show by Beefy Records, Come Together Showcase in Toronto, November 2024, and opening for Autopilot on December 7th 2024.
Vikki Minor’s music is a seamless blend of synth-pop and alternative rock, with powerful vocals and a rock star edge noted by wide-ranging audiences, news outlets, and fellow musicians.
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