Overview
Steve Tidy is an idiosyncratic enigma in the Toronto indie scene. Crafting 'slightly subversive' synth-pop, Steve blends sharp, observational lyrics with electronic textures. His music is a deep dive into the unconventional—creating a sonic space where the wry, the melodic, and the electronic collide.
Upcoming Shows
| Date | Time | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 14, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Toronto | Sneaky Dee's Concert Venue |
View Past Shows
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | Toronto | Sneaky Dee's |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Kitchener | The Union |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Toronto | The Sound Garage |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Toronto | Sneaky Dee's |
Featured Video
This is a lyric video for the song "Courtesy Notice" by Steve Tidy.
Have a Listen
Tell Me I'm Wonderful
Slightly Subversive
Temporary Pleasures
Unlovable Hero
About
The Idiosyncratic Enigma: Steve Tidy is a Toronto-based songwriter and producer crafting "slightly subversive" synth-pop. Driven by a love for electronic textures and wry, observational lyrics, Steve’s music is built for the unconventional listener. By stepping out from the background and into his own studio, he has embraced a DIY production style that favors creative freedom over corporate polish, resulting in a sound that is as clever as it is infectious.
Humber-Trained Roots: Steve’s musicality is grounded in a decade of technical discipline. His journey began with two years in the prestigious Jazz program at Humber College, where he studied trumpet before realizing his true voice was in songwriting and arrangement. This formal foundation allows him to bridge the gap between complex musical structure and the accessible, melodic hooks of modern indie-pop.
Stage and Studio: A long-time fixture of the Toronto music scene, Steve has spent years holding down the low end as the bassist for the Celtic-punk outfit Summer of ’92. While the high energy of the band remains a part of his musical life, his primary focus is now the evolution of his solo catalog. Whether on stage with a bass or in the studio with a synthesizer, Steve remains an artist dedicated to the craft of the idiosyncratic song.