Moira Chicilo is a Vancouver-based indie/folk-rock singer-songwriter. Her influences are Roots/Americana artists such as Lucinda Williams or Gillian Welch. Vocally she sounds like Aimee Mann (in the personability of her delivery), with a Randy Newman depth and quirk to her songwriting. Moira released 3 singles in 2025, and she has had an exclusive premiere with Canadian Beats, airplay on the CJLO CHRW, CjTR and the Just Us Folk radio stations, was Earshots Song Of The Day, Music BC”s Spotlight of the Week and featured by Folk Canada.
“Picking up my guitar, an act of healing for me..” ~ Moira
Reviver
“ She hopes to remind us of the importance of small towns to the cultural identity of our country -- any discussion of Canada isn’t complete without the story of the small town.” — Folk Canada
Moira Chicilo fills a good portion of her summers on road trips, spending endless hours watching small-town signs drift by her window. In her newest single, Reviver, Moira used this as inspiration to write the hard, challenging, yet beautiful story of Canada’s fading small towns. Reviver showcases Moira’s signature beautifully minimalistic indie folk style – melodic, intimate vocals alongside acoustic guitar, and the inspired addition of the haunting sounds of the pedal steel guitar. Through stark imagery (rusty honda civic and empty shopping carts), Moira’s lyrics lament the hollowing-out of small towns – places that once embodied a spirit of resilience and opportunity but now face a steep decline as they try to survive in uncertain times. The song conveys an intimacy, almost as if you are driving in the car alongside her, down the main street.
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“..rustic acoustics with contemporary vocals creating soundscapes that are reminiscent of artists like Nick Drake and Neil Young..” - Sinusoidal
“ (Moira) inspires the listener to fight for their dreams and wellbeing, to find their place in life.” - Mesmerized
“ (She) holds the soulful tenderness of Carole King, and the heavier grunginess of Radiohead.” The Other Side
"honesty pours through her writing, touching on the fragility of life, human connection and the choices that shape us" A&R Factory
"introspective and wistful tone.. (an) emotionally raw sound.." TJPL
"..entwined soft guitar strums and violin tunes, reminiscing of the yesteryear promises. It’s always a wonder when an artist turns their pain into art." Sinusoidal
"..evocative indie folk music" Lost In The Manor
Moira Chicilo - Running in the Rain (Live at Aperture)
Featuring:
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar: Moira Chicilo
Bass: Albert Klassen Drums: Steve Crombie, Guitar Grant Mctaggart