Arts·Q with Tom Power

How Marek Tyler's family — both past and present — became his musical collaborators

The Edmonton musician joins Q's Tom Power to discuss his debut solo album, Asko, plus the story behind his new single wâhkôhtowin.

The Edmonton musician joins Q's Tom Power to discuss his debut solo album, Asko

Headshot of Marek Tyler.
Marek Tyler's new album, Asko, is informed by guidance from his great-great-grandfather, mother, uncle and many others. (Levi Manchak)

Marek Tyler of the indie rock band nêhiyawak has just released his debut solo album, Asko. He joins Q's Tom Power to talk about his process of using traditional nêhiyaw ceremony to make the record, what he learned by slowing down and shedding his ego, and the story behind his new single wâhkôhtowin.

WATCH | Official video for wâkôhtowin:

The full interview with Marek Tyler is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Marek Tyler produced by Kaitlyn Swan.