Métis Disco & Basement Rituals: A Conversation with Electric Religious

This Indigenous History Month, Brandon’s story reminds us that music doesn’t just entertain – it builds bridges, holds memory, and invites us to dance toward something better.

If you’ve never heard the term Métis disco before, get ready — Brandon Baker, aka Electric Religious, is giving it life and rhythm.

I caught up with Brandon during Indigenous History Month to talk about his latest album The Taste, his songwriting rituals, and what it means to blend personal story with cultural legacy through sound. Spoiler: his basement is where the magic begins.

“Songs usually start with me kind of wandering around my basement studio with an acoustic guitar… and eventually, this dancier, funkier, poppier sound starts to emerge from those seeds.”

🎙️ Listen to the Full Interview

🎸 Bonus Audio: “This or That – Musician Edition” with Electric Religious

What’s Brandon’s creative zone; studio session or live performance?
Does he write with lyrics first or chase the melody?

🎧 Click here to hear Brandon’s rapid-fire “This or That” round:

🎧 Track You Need to Hear

When asked about a song that deserves more attention, Brandon didn’t hesitate:

“There’s a track on The Taste called ‘Strangers in the Night’… it’s really relevant to how we live as people today, with everything being relegated to the six-inch screen in front of our faces.”

🏔️ Career Highlights & Full Circle Moments

From their debut Yeah, Yeah, No! to Tragic Lover and now The Taste, Electric Religious has evolved across three albums. One of Brandon’s favorite career moments? Getting signed to Red Music Rising and performing at Warner Music’s new venue in Toronto:

“Seeing our name on the marquee at Warner Music Canada… that was a moment.”