runner

runner is a Vancouver-based band led by singer-songwriter Kira Cuthbertson. After moving west from Calgary to work in the audio industry, Kira met bandmates Mackenzie Knight, Hayden Watson, and Alex Walters in local studios long before they ever shared a stage.

The name runner is a nod to their beginnings behind the scenes, with most of the band getting their start as studio runners. Their sound blends prairie folk, alt-country, and indie rock, reminiscent of what Tom Petty may have written if he was...a woman. Or like if Sheryl Crow listened to a lot of Big Thief.

Since their first show in April 2023, they’ve headlined local gigs across Western Canada and opened for likes of Blue Rodeo and Ada Lea. With four singles out and a debut album on the way this Spring, runner continues to keep things simple and just make the music they wanna hear.

- Lauren Hayes, 2025