about king of foxes
When you turn on a King of Foxes tune, it's a safe bet that the skies will open, alien aircraft will appear, the ark of the covenant will descend before ye, and all of your childhood pets will arise from the dead. Also, you'll hear an indie alternative artist whose undeniably catchy tunes earned her a Rock Artist of the Year nomination at the Western Canadian Music Awards, and a spot among the Edmonton Music Prize Top 3 in 2023. Her last album found its way onto some prestigious “best of” lists, including as #11 on CKUA’s Top 100 Albums of 2022, and among NPR radio’s George Graham’s Best of the Year list. Her latest album, Hall of Shame (September 2025) has been hailed by the Edmonton Journal as "chock full of mature songcraft, invigorated by youthful blasts of indie-rock, one of King of Foxes’ best releases so far." You don't want to miss this artist critics are hailing as “the real deal.”
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”King of Foxes is the real deal.” (Cups ‘n Cakes)
“Think Weezer’s self-deprecating charm mixed with Fountains of Wayne’s storytelling verve… this is existential rebellion with a power chord backbone and mascara-streaked bravado.” – Uranium Waves (2025)
“It’s oxymoronic praise, but Hall of Shame is chock full of mature songcraft, invigorated by youthful blasts of indie-rock, one of King of Foxes’ best releases so far.” – Edmonton Journal (2025)
“You know the kind: Mitski, Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, Snail Mail, Japanese Breakfast, Soccer Mommy, among many other incredible artists with this rough-around-the-edges vulnerability and rawness…Themes about queer desire, longing, melancholia, trauma, emotional complexity, and self-actualization are some among the many features of this peculiar indie sound. I bring this context up because I’d like to place the latest album by King of Foxes in this musical constellation.” – Cups n Cakes (2025)
“King of Foxes are one of Edmonton’s best and hardest working bands. Writing great songs, playing great live, touring hard, and representing the city like no one else.” – Craig Martell, Double Lunch Productions
“King of Foxes’ set was notable for the extremely tight performance and the refined arrangements; each song is just so plainly pleasant and enjoyable to listen to, it’s impossible not to feel better as soon as they start playing. Not to mention front woman and songwriter Olivia Street; she’s one of the best front people I’ve seen, and is so completely magnetic in how she draws the crowd into her songs.”– Cups ‘n Cakes, review of Winterruption YEG performance, 2022
“King of Foxes is mainly one person, guitarist and vocalist Olivia Street... Her stock in trade is catchy melodies with an alternative edge, with often clever lyrics…Their music can run from retro, evoking pre-rock styles to some punk rock. The writing is first-rate with not only tunes you can go around humming, but also compositions that take interesting melodic or stylistic turns.” – “George Graham's Best of 2022 Albums List,” WVIA Radio (NPR)
“Twilight of the Empire is an album that works hard to win you over and does a truly awesome job in the process. This is a charming, soaring indie record that feels like it's punching above its weight in all the right ways, so I highly recommend it.”– If It’s Too Loud
“King of Foxes has always been one of my favourite, YEG bands. Their music is reminiscent of the female rock-punk bands I adore. “Laundry List” is currently on repeat in my house, but the whole new album, Salt & Honey, is quite delicious.“ – Celeigh Cardinal, JUNO-winner
“Swoon! Her lyricism is purposeful; sharp-witted; easy to appreciate.”– The Permanent Rain Press, 2022
“Wrapped up in steady rhythms and dreamy vocals King of Foxes music has developed as a blend of lively pop and hook-laden rock…Having established a place in indie-rock with two previous critically acclaimed albums, King of Foxes makes another foray into intricate indie-rock driven by storytelling and sonics that are delicate but empowering.” – Earmilk, 2022
“vocal work captivates throughout, reminding fondly of The New Pornographers’ Neko Case-fronted works” – Obscure Sound, 2022
“Waves of bewitching indie-rock crowned by the deluxe voice of Olivia Street.” – Celebmix, 2022
“A mix of dreamy and subdued before bursting with infectious melodies that effectively straddle the line between pop and indie rock.” – Edmonton Journal, 2020.
“Safe to say we are fans of the texturally rich, sonically pleasing, hip-shaking sounds that Street is making.“ – Cups ‘n Cakes (Jan. 2020)
King of Foxes’s sound is highly polished, using colourful lyrics and richly textured musical arrangements. Fronted by songwriter Olivia Street, the band’s creativity both honours and reinvigorates the indie-rock genre.” – The Gateway
“The album floats through dreamy melodies and sleek guitars, transporting listeners somewhere you’re content to never leave. Street’s vocals rise and soften at just the right moments. With themes of introspection, growing up, and wonder- Salt & Honey is equal parts dreamy, quirky, mellow, and intriguing.” – Canadian Beats
“The record has britpop, indie rock vibes, but a mind of its own with layered textures that don’t play to a specific ‘stereotypical genre’ sound. I like the poetic, personal lines. Street’s words have purpose, and understanding.” – The Permanent Rain Press
“Equal parts pop and rock, salty & sweet, hunter & hunted… It's many things - but accidental is not one of them. Every calculated move that Olivia Street & co put forth walks a tightrope between rock and pop music that you didn't even realize was there, mainly because so few acts are able to find that line between the two. Salt & Honey proves you can choose both with delightful result." – The Edmonton Muse
"I fully expect Golden Armour to catch the attention of alternative rock stations across the country. It’s definitely an album Canada can be proud to call their own. If you love indie rock, strong female vocals, and just rocking out to great music, you will love Golden Armour. If you aren’t familiar with King of Foxes I suggest you take a listen, you won’t be sorry." – Canadian Beats
"King of Foxes' Golden Armour shines as brightly as its title suggests. The Edmonton band's debut LP has a tough outer shell that glistens with a delicious combination of slick pop hooks and leader Olivia Street's captivating vocals... If Golden Armour is any indication, the future looks bright for King of Foxes." – Exclaim
"Golden Armour has no shortage of high-octane anthems that land comfortably in the garage-rock sphere, accompanied by Street’s infectious, pop-tinged vocals." – Vue Weekly
"Olivia Street’s predominantly sweet, sometimes spunky vocals are a highlight, with playful garage rock hooks and a pop-driven appeal that would fit right at home on your next fave indie film soundtrack." – The Permanent Rain Press
"King of Foxes is an awesome indie-rock band with a lot of great originals and personality. If you like rock and roll, you will love these guys!" – The Edmonton Muse
"A powerful blend of garage rawness and alt rock influences, capped off by a lo-fi production aesthetic... A compelling EP that takes the listener deep into the music, with radio ready tracks that are not afraid to retain their edgy persona. This sterling debut from the band is the way rock is meant to sound." – Floorshime Zipper Boots
"Instant indie-rock cred, led by seeing-eye guitar hooks and Olivia Street’s incredible voice, elegant and soaring but restrained enough to stay within the music instead of catapult over top of it." – New Music Michael
