Vox Rea

Vox Rea, the Canadian indie-pop collective fronted by sisters Kate and Lauren Kurdyak, crafts cinematic, introspective soundscapes that blur the lines between poetry and philosophy. Students of existential thought, the band marries the musings of Nietzsche and Heidegger with modern synth-laden textures, creating music that is both intellectually rich and emotionally raw. Their sound blends Laurel Canyon harmonies with the dreamlike allure of Lana Del Rey and the haunting intensity of Jeff Buckley.

Since their debut single, “Dose Me Up” (2020), Vox Rea has amassed over 1M streams on Spotify, landing on playlists like New Music Friday Canada and Indie Pop. Their songs have appeared on BBC Radio 6, CBC, and stations across Canada, with the track “Damn (Unstuck)” earning the top spot on Folk & Friends and being named one of Spotify’s Top Folk Songs of 2021. Their cinematic sound has also been featured in shows like Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias and Orphan Black.

Their sophomore album, Art Oracles, recorded in a cabin on southern Vancouver Island, is a meditation on fate, freedom, and the weight of time. Inspired by the staggering beauty of the West Coast, the album weaves natural imagery into a sonic tapestry of existential longing and emotional catharsis. Exploring the art of letting go—of relationships, expectations, and the illusion of control—Art Oracles brims with raw vulnerability, from the piano-driven opener “Oh Mama” to the a cappella-inspired “Hard”, conceived during a walk through a rainforest. The sisters’ seamless vocal interplay—Kate’s smoky alto and Lauren’s willowy soprano—creates intricate, choral harmonies that are both intimate and expansive.

The album’s final act is elemental, with the folk-inspired “Grass” mourning time lost to comparison, “Electric” glowing with silver-lining harmonies, and “Captain” closing the record with a salt-swept meditation on indecision as its own kind of choice.

Renowned for their captivating live performances, Vox Rea has toured extensively across North America, the UK, and Europe, gracing stages at The Great Escape, SXSW, Reeperbahn, and Treefort Music Fest, among others. With a growing global following, they continue to mesmerize audiences with their profound sound and emotive presence.

In ancient times, prophecy and poetry were one and the same. With Art Oracles, Vox Rea summons their own vision—sing, O muses, of the agony of change, and the ecstasy of growth.