I, the Mountain

I, the Mountain is a four-piece, indie-folk band based in Kitchener, ON. Known for their joyous harmonies, interactive live performances, and passion for building community through music, the band has built a fanbase of loyal "Mountaineers" across Canada.

Formed by talented vocalists Matt Lamers (acoustic guitar) and Matt Rappolt (percussion) at Peterborough's Trent University, the band has steadily climbed the ranks of the Canadian indie-folk scene, adding Allison Dyjach (keys) and Rory McLachlin (electric guitar) to complete the lineup.

The group is making waves in Canadian music circles and has performed with internationally renowned acts such as The Strumbellas, Elliott Brood, Born Ruffians and Busty & the Bass. Since 2022, I, the Mountain has won over crowds at Mariposa Folk Festival, Hillside Festival, Riverfest Elora, Sound of Music Festival, Peterborough Folk Festival, and more.

I, the Mountain's debut album, Little Wild, was released at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and explores themes of togetherness, loss, and the need for escape. The album and its subsequent singles solidified their status as true up-and-comers with "The Boat" and "Coal Mine" getting play on CBC radio and amassing over 300,000 Spotify streams combined. Now, I, the Mountain is taking the next bold step in their journey by bringing their gorgeous four-part harmonies to stages all across Canada.