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 the emerging Canadian label Breathe Entertainment, Cal released his debut single, 'Man on the Moon,' on July 18. His second single, 'I'm Not Him,' followed on August 21, and his third and final single, 'Burn Away,' released September 17th. His debut EP - More Time - is set to arrive this October 17th.
‘More Time’ is Cal’s first EP Releasing October 17th. 6 track project.
‘Man on the Moon’ is the debut single from Cal Buckley’s debut EP, More Time, releasing October 17th.
‘Man on the Moon’ Music Video
produced by breathe entertainment directed by stephen trivieri creative director sam szigeti produced by scott mccuaig
‘Man on the Moon’ Released July 18th
‘I’m Not Him’ Released August 21st
‘Burn Away’ is the third single from Cal Buckley’s debut EP, More Time, releasing October 17th.
‘Burn Away’ Music Video
produced by breathe entertainment directed by stephen trivieri creative director sam szigeti produced by scott mccuaig
‘Burn Away’ Released September 19th
Rock The Barn Toronto is an annual charity concert in direct support of Woodfield Nature Camp and CAMH Foundation. Hosted by Cal Buckley on August 14th.
