Emerging Artist for May and June 2026

Go Rock is proud to present "Alex Whorms" as our Emerging Artist of the Months

of May and June 2026

Alex Whorms (pronounced warms) crafts music that is a genre unto itself. The singer-songwriter and screen composer flawlessly blends indie, rock, pop, jazz and cinematic styles into a sound that is at once intimate, anthemic and unforgettable. Growing up in Pickering, Ontario, she found early inspiration in fellow hometown artist Sarah Slean, the theatricality of Tori Amos, and the eccentric grit of Fiona Apple shaping her distinct piano-driven style. But Whorms rarely sits at the piano, she's on her feet dancing as she plays, with a voice that dares you to feel it all.

Now based in Hamilton, Alex has released four EPs, won a Hamilton Arts Award and played major festivals including Toronto Pride, Supercrawl, and Canadian Music Week.

Her latest single, PARANOID!, is a turning point into a louder, more chaotic era. “Growing up, I learned to be cautious to a fault,” says Whorms. “Recently, I stopped to consider the ways paranoia has impacted my life and felt angry at all the missed opportunities this created. It was time to let out the frustration I’d kept bottled up.”

Visually and sonically, PARANOID! signals a clear shift for Whorms. Acting as a reintroduction with more edge than ever before, the single sets the foundation for a larger project unfolding throughout the year.

Her live performances channel that same honesty and drive, welcoming listeners who are ready to embrace their shadows and move forward with their jagged edges intact.