Mercedes Brown talks about her song “Playing With Fire” being #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown

Mercedes Brown is a Canadian Indigenous alternative rock singer and songwriter, hailing from Red Deer, Alberta. She is of Wet’suwet’en and Tsimshian descent. Brown released her debut album, “Light The Fire,” on June 19, 2026. This album was preceded by her debut single, “Playing With Fire,” which was released on May 20, 2026.

During the week of October 12, her song “Playing With Fire” reached #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown.

Jackson spoke with Brown about her success on the countdown and her releases in 2026.