Reno McCarthy

With the youthful sparkle of his debut album Counterglow (2019), Montreal alternative pop artist Reno McCarthy quickly gained recognition for his strong songwriting and somewhat debonair quality as well as his electric live shows. Unexpected events led McCarthy to a surprise stopover. Following the loss of his father, the artist recorded a truly warm and personal EP. Moving, raw and of great profoundness, Angels Watching Us Dance (2020) saw Reno at his most stripped-down and strikingly sensitive. Met with critical acclaim and sold-out shows, Run Up River (2021) marked the artist and producer’s return to ambitious and powerful alternative pop. Gritty, timeless, and adventurous, his second full-length record is a carefully-crafted yet unfiltered take on insecurity, frustration, and comfort. renomccarthy.com

Zach Boileau