Born in Nanton, Alberta, Kue Varo made waves fronting Calgary psych-rock groups The Heirlooms and Mister and Mystic before pursuing a solo career in Montreal. They’ve been back in Alberta since 2023, releasing Cowboy Witchcraft, a perennial #1 on CKUA’s Top 30 charts.
Like many Albertans, Varo’s journey with CKUA started early. “In the café that I grew up working in as a teenager, CKUA was always on in the mornings,” Varo recalls. “Radio’s been such a huge part of my life…there’s sort of a buzz about it, and it just makes me so happy and excited to be a part of it in any capacity.”
What are three go-to songs that inspire Kue?
"Another Good Year For The Roses" by Kurt Vile
"Reincarnation" by Roger Miller
"Carolyn's Fingers" by Cocteau Twins
