Adrienne Nye - Founder
I created the label
to give my art
A HOME.
Then I built
the kind of label
I WANTED
to be signed to.
And signed myself.
A word from our founder: On This Land
Honouring Indigenous Territories
Yaletown Records is situated on the unceded and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We acknowledge that this land was never surrendered and that we live, work, and create on it as guests.
As the founder of Yaletown Records, I was born on traditional Kanien'kehá:ka territory, also known as the land of the Mohawk Nation, but I am not of that land. My ancestry traces back to Eastern European immigrants, and I acknowledge that I have benefitted from living on Indigenous land without carrying the weight of Indigenous displacement.
My connection to Indigenous culture began in high school, where I had the privilege of growing up alongside students from the Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Nation. Many of my friends travelled daily by bus from the reserve. We studied together, played sports, and built community. The daughter of the chief at that time was in my class. I spent some time on the reserve, learning firsthand about the richness of Mohawk culture, the strength and power of its people, and the quiet wisdom they carry. And for that I am very grateful. These early experiences and friendships shaped my values. While I am not Indigenous, I have always considered myself a strong ally—one who listens, learns, and honours Indigenous leadership and knowledge, especially in spaces of creativity and culture.
My own relationship to this land has also been forged through time spent outdoors—hiking the forests, walking the ocean’s edge, and wandering mountain trails. These moments in nature are where I return to myself. The land feeds my soul and creativity, offers clarity, and grounds my work as an artist and business owner. It’s in the moss, the mist, the rhythm of the seasons that I find inspiration. Nature is not separate from my artistry; it’s the container that holds it all. This connection deepens my respect for Indigenous teachings that honour the land as a living, breathing relative—not a resource.
At Yaletown Records, we are committed to building an artistic ecosystem that respects Indigenous sovereignty, amplifies underrepresented voices, and upholds the values of care, connection, and cultural responsibility. We acknowledge the past, we pay attention to the present, and we strive to contribute to a more equitable and respectful future.
This acknowledgment is not an opening or closing statement. It’s an invitation to continued listening, action, and evolution.
Of Note and Notable
Applications Open for The Songwriting Series!
Applications Open for The Songwriting Series!
Applications Open for The Songwriting Series!
Next Songwriting Series starts October 6th!
A 5-week musical series that empowers songwriters to explore their songwriting process while expanding their artistic potential. For emerging to intermediate songwriters who have written at least 5-10 songs and want consistent weekly growth, skill development, and a smaller, more intimate feedback environment in person in a studio setting. In short, you will write 4 songs in 5 weeks and have the most fun doing it!
Song Camp 2025 Highlights
Applications Open for The Songwriting Series!
Applications Open for The Songwriting Series!
Song Camp - August 2, 3 & 4 2025
Nine songwriters. Three days.
Dive into the highlights from our first-ever Song Camp and see the magic for yourself.
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New Release by Diane Barbarash - OUT NOW!
New Release by Diane Barbarash - OUT NOW!
New Release by Diane Barbarash - OUT NOW!
Not Not Conditional by Diane Barbarash
Written by - Diane Barbarash
Producers - Adrienne Nye, Cody Taylor
Lead Vocals - Diane Barbarash
Backing Vocals - Diane Barbarash, Adrienne Nye
Acoustic Guitar - Ross Hastings
Electric Guitars - Cody Taylor, Ross Hastings
Ableton Live - Adrienne Nye
Recording Engineer - Adrienne Nye
Mix Engineer - Cody Taylor (Fiend Recordings)
Mastering Engineer - Andrew Downton (Railtown Mastering)
Recorded at Fiend Recordings
Released by Yaletown Records
Reviews From Artists We Have Worked With
New Release by Diane Barbarash - OUT NOW!
New Release by Diane Barbarash - OUT NOW!
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