Puma June is a Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer whose
genre-blurring sound weaves together pop, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. Her work is grounded in a
feminist perspective that informs both her creative identity and storytelling. Puma places a strong
emphasis on surreal, fashion-forward visuals that deepen the impact of her music. Over the past
year, she has garnered attention from outlets such as Earmilk, Canadian Beats, CBC, and others
for her striking aesthetics and refreshingly original sound. After completing the Independent
Music Production at Seneca College in 2023, she entered 2024 with major momentum – earning
the ‘MVP Project’ Grant and being selected for both the RBCXMusic ‘First Up’ initiative and
the SOCAN Foundation’s EquityXProduction program. Her music video for her single “My
Body, My Problem” was also selected for the Canadian Showcase of the 2024 TIMVF. In March
2025, June released her debut EP, “A Woman That They Want”, and was soon after selected for
both the TD Incubator for Creative Entrepreneurship Program and the Women In Music
Accelerator Program. Puma June is quickly catching the attention of the industry around her and
is establishing herself as one of the most compelling new voices in Canadian alt-R&B.
Showcase: Cherrykim, Puma June, Nia Nadurata, and BAD CHILD
Departure 2026 and School Night are proud to present Cherrykim, Puma June, Nia Nadurata, and BAD CHILD at Longboat Hall on Friday, May 8! From May 4–10, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into […]