Toronto pagan-punk poet NYSSA channels the wild energy of rock 'n' roll in her music, singing about old gods, boundless romance, and the exorcism of trauma. With poetic, eerie, and powerful lyrics, she creates a ritualistic, communal experience, leading her audience to deep feeling and joy. Influenced by myth, Celtic lore, and rock icons like Jagger and Danzig, NYSSA's magnetic stage presence invites total immersion. Her sophomore album, Shake Me Where I’m Foolish, released on Six Shooter Records in February 2024, earned her a second nomination for the Polaris Music Prize long list.
