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Biography
Genre: indie-folk, Canadiana
Mood: emotionally resonant, captivating, crowd engagement
Performance: very flexible, from solo acoustic to full band (guitarist, bassist, drummer, pedal steel)
Show Length: 25-90 minutes
Inspired by everyday life and the vast intricacies of being human, Montreal-born Vikki Gilmore crafts meaningful narratives that ring tenderly relatable. Through her music, she seeks to create a connection between listeners and their personal journeys, allowing them to draw strength in self-expression.
Vikki’s songwriting discography has reached over 9 million listeners worldwide and has charted globally in the top 100 Singer/Songwriter, Country, Dance, and Electronic iTunes and Apple Music Charts.
Her 2023 debut album Mental Backroads follows an introspective journey of self-discovery along a metaphorical road trip through transformative life events and ever-evolving relationships with others and oneself.
The album mirrors Vikki’s own musical career to date, with a winding path and expansive songwriting discography in her rearview mirror. This road took her everywhere, from performances at Pop Montreal, Toronto’s historic Horseshoe Tavern for NXNE, and Ottawa Bluesfest; to Los Angeles for an EDM track with Rain Man under Steve Aoki’s label and a collaboration with Sonny Alven under Universal Music Group. These experiences helped her hone her craft and return to her roots, focusing on soulful songwriting and a folk-inspired sound.
Since 2018, Vikki has opened for notable touring acts such as Ziggy Alberts, Damian McGinty, Still Corners, Reina del Cid, and Port Cities.
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Press Clippings
Ottawa Bluesfest 2025 Performance coverage
“Not far away on the River Stage, Montreal singer-songwriter Vikki Gilmore gave a compelling performance that felt like stumbling onto a hidden gem. Her gentle presence and thoughtful lyrics pulled the crowd in.”First 3 Only
We were then treated to “Cowboy,” an as-of-yet unreleased track […] It was a sombre, wistful tune, notes lingering in the humid air. Is that a tear in my eye or just sweat?” A Journal of Musical Things
“Montreal’s Vikki Gilmore, who sets the bar with more straightforward indie-folk that showcases her personal reflections in her songwriting. Her latest single “Getting Old” is a perfect example of that introspection.” Apt613
Other coverage and Recent mentions
CTV News: Ottawa Bluesfest
CBC News: Ottawa Bluesfest
Photog Music: Ottawa Bluesfest Day 2
Talking Mental Backroads with Vikki Gilmore
Up and Coming: Vikki Gilmore Releases Heartfelt Debut Album
“This album is a true blessing for the ears and the soul – rich with feeling, depth and sincerity – with every track speaking to the truth of some element of human experience and feeling like a warm hug in musical form.”