| February 16, 2026 (Cumberland House, SK) // Ger Carriere has released her latest single “Touch Me”, kicking off the first chapter of her next EP, due out later in 2026. Dropping on Valentine’s Day, it draws from the 80s without losing its modern edge.
Carriere has clearly absorbed one of the most important lessons from her idol Prince: that tension is power. This is not a song that seeks to build to a peak, rather it teases it. It is economical in its use of instruments, using each sound deliberately and making its use of space feel like a choice. It is flirting with 80s nostalgia without ever feeling like it is in costume, using that decade’s snap and sheen but keeping it feeling futuristic. |
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Listen to “Touch Me” HERE |
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If you've ever loved St. Vincent's self-titled era, especially the cuts where funk meets geometry, you can definitely hear the same philosophy at work here, encapsulating pop music as design. The strength of Carriere's single is in its control and restraint. It doesn't spill; it locks into place.
Carriere comes to this point with actual momentum behind her. Her previous single “Can I Be Her” has accomplished a remarkable feat. Since its release, the song has become a Real People Playoffs winner, five weeks on MBC, and entered into the MBC Hall of Fame, all while maintaining seven weeks at #1 on the Sask INDG Countdown and entering the top 30 on the Indigenous Music Countdown on SiriusXM, which peaked at #1 in January 2026. Her second single “Are You My Type” continues this momentum as well, debuting at #4 on the Saskatchewan Indigenous Top 5 Countdown.
That precision is exactly why “Touch Me” hits. Every element is calculated, from the clipped groove to the way the synths hover and vanish. The tension never breaks, it just deepens. If the future of pop belongs to those who can make minimalism feel magnetic, Carriere is already in that conversation. And this is the moment to get in before the rest of the room catches up. |
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Ger Carriere // Credit: CARRIERE PRODUCTIONS |
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Ger Carriere is a Cree singer-songwriter whose genre-defying music roams freely across pop, rock, folk, and EDM, creating raw, emotional soundscapes that honor resilience, identity, and untamed self-expression. Originally hailing from Métis settlement Cumberland House in Saskatchewan, Ger’s journey as a musician, author, and performer is deeply influenced by her heritage and a relentless drive to empower others through art. With a voice that commands both intimacy and power, her songs tell stories of struggle, freedom, and belonging, combining soulful vocals with dynamic production. A former journalist and advocate, Ger has performed across North America, headlined cultural events, and released an acclaimed self-titled EP. Her achievements include performances in the musical Bear Grease, a feature in First Lady Nation, and leading workshops to inspire future generations. Whether onstage or on the airwaves, Ger Carriere’s music is a fearless anthem for the bold, the broken, and those finding their way home. |
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