Who is
Jules McCools?
Jules McCools performs as both the lead singer of his indie rock band
and as a traditional singer/ songwriter
From the rugged suburb of Oshawa, Ontario, Jules McCools delivers introspective and vivacious indie rock. While making use of rhythmic strumming, passionate vocals, and light-hearted comedy, Jules McCools' original songs casually explore profound philosophical questions with a level of genuine uncertainty.
His debut EP, "My Battery is Low & It’s Getting Dark" exudes a D.I.Y. attitude by being recorded across basements, apartments, a wine cellar, and even a barn. Following its release, the lead single from the EP, "Encore" took home the award for Best Music Video at the 2020 Oshawa Music Awards and went on to be nominated for Music Video of the Year at the 2021 Forest City Film Festival. The success of the music video for "Encore" has led to the EP to amass over 10,000 streams across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other streaming services.
In 2021, Jules McCools was invited to participate in the Canadian Musicians Co-operative’s Emerging Artist program which offered performing opportunities and industry-related skill-development programs. Ever since joining with The Co-op, Jules McCools has been working on writing and recording new material and making meaningful connections within his communities.
Whether it be an acoustic show at a coffee shop or a punk show at a dive bar, Jules McCools pours his quirky, authentic personality into all his songs and performances to create a genuine and unique listener experience.

As a band...
At his extremes, the pop punk style of Jules McCools channels the goofiness of Barenaked Ladies and the intensity of Rage Against the Machine

As a solo performer, Jules McCools strums his acoustic guitar to timeless rock classics as well as quirky and introspective original material. Despite performing solo, Jules McCools draws from his experience as a rock 'n' roll frontman to engage and enliven audiences of all ages and backgrounds. As a solo acoustic artist, Jules McCools is a great choice for public events, farmers' markets, parties, and weddings!