Press release –
Montreal-based Cree pop artist Siibii (pronounced See Bee) recently released their moving new single, “Stars,” via Ishkōdé Records (distributed by Universal Music Canada). A reflective track rooted in longing, identity, and cultural reconnection, “Stars” is written from the perspective of an urban Indigenous person navigating life between two worlds.
The single follows their recent release, “User,” a track that draws its strength from calling out a dangerous power imbalance, naming it, and ultimately breaking free. “User” is currently climbing the Indigenous Music Countdown, where it sits at number 17, is featured on SiriusXM “Indigiverse,” and has been added to over 42 stations across North America, spanning 36 cities.
Both of the singles will appear on Siibii’s forthcoming full-length debut album, set for release later this year.
Guided by the metaphor of celestial navigation, the latest single “Stars” honours the nearly forgotten Eenou knowledge of astronomy, offering listeners a meditative journey back to land, language, and ancestral teachings. It’s a deeply personal song that speaks to the weight of disconnection and the quiet strength of those who continue to seek and reclaim what colonization tried to erase.
Siibii sings in the opening lines:
“I’ve been following the stars
I’ve been following my heart
I’ve been searching for a sign
I, I wonder when I’ll find
My way back home.”
“‘Stars’ is rooted in my longing to reconnect with the land, with my people, and with our ancestral, ceremonial, and cultural teachings,” Siibii shares. “It reflects my ongoing journey to reclaim what was taken from us.”
The song is accompanied by an official music video filmed in Siibii’s home community—a deliberate choice to ground the story in the place where their path to reconnection continues. The gentle production and ambient textures highlight Siibii’s emotive vocals, creating a space where reflection, grief, and hope coexist.
“This is a love letter to those relearning stories, songs, and ceremonies that were once erased,” they add. “‘Stars’ is part of my journey—and I hope it resonates with others who are also trying to find their way home.”
