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Sylvie Walker
Sylvie Walker, francophone “prairie folk” musician, has never rushed her way through the world. Instead, she follows her own quiet seasonal rhythm, shaped by long Saskatchewan winters and the slow, steady pulse of the Canadian prairies. In February 2025, she debuted her first EP, Mon Doux Seigneur, via Homestead Records, a collection of songs that reflects her intentional and intuitive nature - inviting listeners to slow down and look within.
Her artistic baggage dates back to 2012, in the parish hall of St. Ignace des Saules in Willow Bunch, where she won the provincial gala Nouvelle Scène. The following year, she claimed the SOCAN Song Prize at Festival International de la Chanson de Granby (FICG) for her song Ti coeur. Since then, Sylvie’s career has been rising not in a blaze of viral wildfire, but with a gentle, steady persistence. Her work has taken her across Canada and into writing workshops, collaborations and meaningful projects within her community; her song Cimetière has been played in over 500 playlists on Spotify, including editorials.
With her soft, fluid voice, Walker builds a world both charming and disarming - “c’est rough mais ça rend doux”. Her songs explore the tangled threads of identity - the holy and human contradictions that define her: defiance and devotion; confession and revolt; guilt and pleasure, creating a tender contrast. Sylvie’s presence is unexpectedly light, her storytelling often playful and full of wry humour, making space for somewhere between laughter and longing.
Homestead Records is committed to serving the Canadian francophone music industry by showcasing both emerging and established artists through a comprehensive range of professional support services. These services include representation, production, album marketing, as well as artistic development on both national and international levels. Homestead Records aims to build bridges between artists and the public, fostering the growth of their artistic careers while amplifying the impact of francophone art and culture. Our mission is to ensure visibility and recognition for artists from francophone minority communities in Canada, providing them with the tools and support necessary to reach their full potential, both locally and internationally.
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Meet the Team
Mario Lepage
Mario Lepage is an award winning French Canadian multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, songwriter and performer from the centre of the Canadian prairies. Better known for his creative project Ponteix which distills hypnotic grooves while skillfully blending psyche-pop-electronic with the melancholy of RnB and indie rock.
Originating from a small french community nestled in the Saskatchewan prairies, Lepage’s connection to the land and his Francophone heritage have both heavily influenced his music and creative process. He is a firm believer that anything is achievable and has always been a very resourceful creator. Having spent more than a decade experimenting on a variety of instruments including drums, bass, keyboard, synth, guitar and vocals, Lepage has developed a knack for seeing the bigger picture in music and loves combining different musical elements together to create intricate song arrangements.
When working with artists and clients, Lepage aims to create a safe space for his collaborators to freely express their vision in order to fully realize their creative goals.
Joel Couture
Joel Couture is an accomplished recording and touring musician, accompanying many artists including Hello Fiasco, Justin Lacroix and Matt Epp.
In 2013, Joel joined the team at Manitoba Music to help the music association’s new Francophone Music Program, representing Western Canadian Francophone artists. During the five-year stint with Manitoba Music, Joel assisted many artists with building their businesses, accessing new music markets, and connecting with their peers and key industry players.
In 2019, Joel was awarded the Paul Demers Industry Builder Award. The award recipient, a stakeholder in Western Canada or Ontario’s Francophone music industry, demonstrates his or her involvement and long-term impact within the industry.
Joel continues to work with a diverse group of artists and organizations on projects within the Western Canadian Francophone community.
Étienne Fletcher
Étienne Fletcher is a Canadian singer songwriter,
Primarily recognized for his self titled francophone music career, as well being a member of the Canadian rock band, Indigo Joseph.
His musical projects have opened him up to the Canadian, Québecois and European markets. His latest solo album, ¨Entre-Deux¨ tour has performed over 280 concerts in 3 years and have granted him awards at both the western Canadian music awards as well as the Trille’Or awards. Étienne is also the first Canadian artist to be awarded the ¨Magyd Cherfi¨ Poetry and performance prize at the 2024 Pause Guitare Festival in Albi France. With a new album scheduled to be released in the winter of 2025.
Étienne is a proud member of the Fransaskois community of Saskatchewan. He has been actively involved in his community for over 10 years, working primarily with elementary and high school students fulfilling various roles in the French school division. For the past 4 years Étienne has been a mentor for the ¨Jamais Trop Tôt¨ Canadian songwriting workshops, offering songwriting workshops to francophone and French emersion schools across the province.
He is a strong believer in creating a cultural link and offering opportunities to the next generation of artists in his community.
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