Cal Buckley is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Aurora, Ontario, carving out a distinct space in the North American music scene with his raw blend of folk, rock, and country. Dubbed the “Canadian Elvis” by Luke Bryan during his run on American Idol Season 23—where he earned a coveted Golden Ticket—Cal’s music captures the coming-of-age experience with honesty, grit, and heart.
At 18, Cal moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting and dive deeper into the U.S. music landscape, a move that shaped his storytelling and sound. His songs reflect the trials and triumphs of youth, shaped by real loss and lived experience. After losing a close friend to mental health struggles in high school, Cal and his brother Thomas co-founded Rock the Barn Toronto, a grassroots charity concert supporting Canadian mental health programs.
Now signed to emerging Canadian label Breathe Entertainment, Cal will release his debut single on July 18, with his first EP arriving this October.
MAN ON THE MOON
Man on the Moon is the first single from Cal Buckley’s debut ep “More Time”
out July 18th
produced by breathe.art directed by stephen trivieri creative director sam szigeti produced by scott mccuiag
Rock The Barn Toronto is an annual charity concert in direct support of Woodfield Nature Camp and CAMH Foundation. Hosted by Cal Buckley .
