Teagan Johnston’s music is strong and powerful while also holding space for softness and vulnerability. Combining her delicately detailed piano playing with lyrics full of love and longing, Teagan seeks to explore human darkness and the fabric of our dreams. She weaves intricately dynamic songs that are sure to haunt you in a way that soothes your soul, and provokes warm memories of long lost romances.

Compared to the likes of Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor and Nick Cave, Tegan’s debut ‘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. A seasoned and experienced live performer, at home playing solo or backed by a band, Little Coyote has toured North America and Europe, including performing a special set at David Lynch’s prestigious private Paris nightclub Silencio.

In 2019 Teagan played her breakout acting role as Catherine in a Canadian Indie Horror movie The Strings as well as composing original music for the film. Outlets such as The A.V. Club , Bloody Disgusting and more have called Johnston’s performance and music in the film “commanding” and “magnetic.”

Now based in Toronto, Teagan is currently further exploring the world of film and has just finished recording her next record which she can’t wait to share it with you.

Name: Teagan Johnston A.K.A. Little Coyote

Genre: Singer / Songwriter

Founded: 2012

# Of Albums: 1 album 2 EPs

Latest Release: Nineteen

Latest Single: Nineteen

Latest Video: Nineteen

Favourite band as a teenager:

Elliott Smith

Favourite band now:

So many favourites – While I write this I’m listening to France Gall, so let’s go with that.

Guilty Pleasure Song:

Probably every song by The Front Bottoms

Favourite local artist:

Dilly Dally

EP or LP?

LP I guess?

Early bird or night owl?

Night Owl

Road or studio?

Either/both

Any shows or albums coming up?

Just the new single ‘Nineteen’ right now!

Rapid Fire Qs on Toronto

Sneaky Dees nachos, pasta from Terroni or a superfood salad from Fresh?

Sneaky Dee’s Nachos

Queen or College St?

College St.

Trinity Bellwoods, High Park, Riverdale, Kew Gardens, or other?

Kew Gardens

Swiss Chalet or Roti?

Roti

Favourite local Restaurant?

My mamas house

Where can we follow you?​

My web site

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Latest Video

Bio

Toronto three-piece band “Little Coyote” have begun releasing their first singles “Delirium” and “Annie’s Dead” off their debut Canada Council of the arts funded album “The Trouble With Teeth” recorded at Candle Recording in the fall of 2015.

Combining classical piano, ethereal guitar, driving percussion and synth; band mates Byron Patterson, Mike Poisson and Teagan Johnston create an exciting space in music, marrying their vast influences of Folk, Alternative and progressive rock.

Little Coyote was founded in 2014 by Teagan Johnston who began her career as a musician on the west coast of Canada. Teagan recorded her first EP “Winter’s Child” during her last year of High School, releasing the EP in November of 2013 under her given name “Teagan Johnston”, Collaborating with local Artists such as Aidan Knight and Steph Macpherson. The EP gained her local Praise and Teagan went on to win the Award of “Youth Song of the Year” at the 2014 Vancouver Island Music Awards.

Growing up a fan of Groups such as Metric, Stars and Broken Social Scene, Teagan decided to relocate to Toronto ON at the age of 19 to start her own band. Since Forming Little Coyote, her and her band mates have played esteemed venues and festivals such as Lee’s Palace, Canadian Music Week and Completed a B.C. tour during the summer of 2016.

Premiering their first single “Delirium” on CBC in Whitehorse, Yukon, Teagan’s Birthplace paired with a video on Toronto blog Exclaim! the band is excited to be sharing their music; Continuing their pursuit in the driven and lively manner of a Northern Coyote.

Latest Single:

Electric

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Questions with Teagan of Little Coyote

Fav Restaurant:

Ferris’s ( Victoria BC)

Fav band as teenager:

The Beatles

Fav band now:

Stars

Guilty Pleasure Song:

Twin Sized Mattress by The Front Bottoms

Live Show Ritual:

Meat and Wine and watching videos of bands I like

Fav local artist:

Dilly Dally

Sneaky Dees nachos, Hey Meatball spaghetti or a superfood salad from Fresh?

Sneaky Dees nachos

Queen or College St?

College st!!!

Trinity Bellwoods or Highpark?

Trinity Bellwoods

EP or LP?

LP

Early bird or night owl?

Night Owl forced to be an Early Bird (I work in a cafe)

Road or studio?

Road

Swiss Chalet or Roti?

Roti!

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Visit the Little Coyote website for more info.

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