MusicOntario presents The M Sessions - 25th May, 2026
MusicOntario presents The M Sessions
Monday, May 25, 2026
(SUBJECT TO CAPACITY)
El Mocambo - The Starlight Room | 5:30PM - 7:30PM
(464 Spadina Ave.)
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Join us for an evening of music and community at The M Sessions. The M Sessions brings members together for music and momentum, featuring a networking mixer with the European Music Exporters Exchange, followed by live performances (19+).
The European Music Exporters Exchange (EMEE) is a non-profit Brussels-based network uniting 37 national and regional music export offices across Europe. It is dedicated to supporting European musicians and music companies by providing funding, international networking opportunities, and targeted training to expand their global reach.
Teagan Johnston – Live Performance
About the Artist:
Teagan Johnston, is a multidisciplinary artist who’s work focuses on emotional rawness and
communication. Born in the Yukon, raised between South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and the
West Coast of Canada, Teagan brings a vast and ever layered perspective to her work.
Beginning her career as a musician, under the name Little Coyote, Teagan’s debut album The
Trouble with Teeth was released in October 2017 with the enthusiastic support of EggHunt
Records. Her following 2019 EP, Stay Gold, received many accolades and acclaims from
various media outlets, such as VICE’s Noisey, PopMatters & more. Teagan’s debut full length
record under her given name Teagan Johnston was released in April of 2022. The album,
Sentimental Ballad, is a raw expression of heart ache through minimalistic piano and lyrically
driven songs. The album has been met with critical acclaim from outlets such as Earmilk who
called the record “a deeply personal slice of dark-pop detailing the heart-wrenching events
culminating in a breakup.”Teagan has been working on a new album and releasing singles
throughout 2025 and 2026. Her new music has been featured by and praised by outlets such
as CBC Q , Sirius XM and Exclaim!
Teagan is a seasoned and experienced live performer, at home playing solo or backed by a
band, she has toured North America, Japan and Europe, including performing a special set at
David Lynch’s prestigious private Paris nightclub, Silencio.
In 2019 Teagan acted in Canadian Indie Horror movie, The Strings. In addition to acting as the
lead role in The Strings, Teagan also composed original music for the film. Outlets such as The
New York Times, The A.V. Club, Bloody Disgusting and more have called Johnston’s
performance and music in The Strings “commanding” and “magnetic.”
Teagan has directed music videos for Canadian artists such as Skye Wallace, Altered By Mom
and 0Stella. She additionally wrote and directed her own short film, Flashblood, which
premiered in 2023 in Toronto, ON and Brooklyn, NY. Teagan’s writing work can be found in The
Toronto Star, The West End Phoenix and She Does The City. She additionally enjoys working as
a teacher in Toronto specializing in piano, vocals, performing, and songwriting.
THEHONESTGUY – Live Performance
About the Artist:
Born in Lagos and based between Montreal and Toronto, JUNO Award–winning artist THEHONESTGUY is redefining R&B with his signature “FUNKY SOUL” sound. Following a 2023 nomination, his critically acclaimed EP Velvet Soul won the 2025 JUNO Award for Best Traditional R&B/Soul Recording. The recently released Deluxe edition has already surpassed 13 million streams, and he is currently rolling out new material. His music has also been featured across major platforms including Netflix, Paramount, and CBC. With sold-out shows at the Montreal Jazz Festival and Toronto’s Drake Underground, plus performances alongside Rema, Chante Moore, and Candice Staton, THEHONESTGUY continues to captivate audiences worldwide.