“One delectable song after another.”

-The Fulcrum

About

SOULFUL ALT-POP, FROM THE WEST COAST OF CANADA

Whether a groove-infused anthem or an atmospheric ballad, Mary Kastle’s evocative songs explore the quiet places of the heart. Anchored by funky piano lines, rhythmic guitar, soulful vocals, and an inviting openness, her music carries a sense of warmth, resilience, and connection.

As a singer-songwriter instinctually weaving together soul, jazz, folk and pop, Mary graduated from Capilano University’s jazz piano program with one foot in the jazz scene and her heart firmly rooted in songwriting. Over the years, Kastle released 2 EPs and a full-length album, touring Canada multiple times with her genre-blurring sound that No Depression magazine called “one of the year’s greatest surprises”.

Now based on Salt Spring Island, Kastle is reemerging from a family-focused era, to find herself surrounded by a new musical community that shares her passion for soul-stirring, earthy music. Her band includes some of Salt Spring’s finest: Atom Lazare (drums), Sam Schuette (bass), Simon Millerd (trumpet), and Greg Allen (guitar). Since reconnecting with longtime friend and producer Daryl Chonka, she’s released a 3-song EP called ‘Inside Stories’ and has a brand new full-length album on the way.

In addition to her work as a performer and songwriter, Kastle has worn many hats in the music industry, from label management to artist support. But it’s her music – honest, grounded, and continually evolving – that keeps calling her home.

News

May 23, 2025 – ‘Do Better’ is now streaming! The 2nd single off Mary’s new EP ‘Inside Stories’ is now available on all streaming platforms. Check it out here.

March 15, 2025 – Stay tuned for Mary’s upcoming EP release in spring 2025. This collection called ‘Inside Stories’ features 3 songs recorded remotely during Covid. It includes ‘Would It Be So Bad’, released in Fall 2023, and two more upcoming singles.

March 14, 2024 – New album news – Mary announced she is recording a new full-length album on Salt Spring Island with Daryl Chonka at Old Growth Music.

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Aww, I am genuinely touched that the Driftwood called me a “local favourite”. 😍Thanks Salt Spring! I still feel like a relative newbie in the scene here and have felt so loved and accepted with open arms. You sure know how to a lift a muso up! 🥰♥️🙏

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Nothing against danceable music (obvs), but I would love to see us broaden our scope of what makes music worth booking and seeing. I know I've definitely felt the pressure over the course of my career to continually be more upbeat, louder, bigger, etc. It takes it's toll over time, and I'm lucky lately to have been surrounded by folks that are truly grounded in the heart of music's greater purpose and helping me reconnect with that. 

Leave me comment if this vid resonates! 💜 Otherwise, hope to see you at the show on Thursday! 

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Only a few more sleeps until I get to play under the grand gazebo in Centennial Park with @simonmillerdmuse and @gregallen4_real! Hope to see you there this Thursday, July 31st. We're on at 6pm! 🕺🎶
Stoked to announce I'll be doing an opening set on Thursday, July 31st for the Summer Outdoor Concert Series in Centennial Park! This will be a trio version of the band with @gregallen4_real on guitar and @simonmillerdmuse on trumpet. We're on at 6pm. Hope to see you there! 🕺🎶

“One delectable song after another.”

The Fulcrum

“Blessed with great songs, a singer with a voice to die for, and musical performances that elevate each track, Kastle’s debut could well turn into one of the year’s greatest surprises.”

No Depression

“Her knack for integrating pop, reggae, jazz, and other exotic forms of music into her repertoire makes her material the consummate melting pot of sound and culture.”

Jazzreview.com

“She fuses jazz, funk and world music to come up with a unique sound that is at once groovy, mellow and funky.”

Tri-City News

“All the right notes in all the right places.”

Sidetrack Café

“Her songwriting is mature and smart. Even her poppiest pop has class and depth.”

Alicia Hansen, Recording Artist

Live Dates

June 5, 2025 – Moby’s Pub

July 31, 2025 – tba

August 21, 2025 – Treehouse

September 26, 2025 – tba