Not to be confused with Scott Holman.
Scott Helman
Birth dateOctober 1, 1995 (age 30)
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Years active2014–present
Labelformerly: Warner Music Canada
Websitescotthelmanmusic.com

Scott Helman (born October 1, 1995) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Toronto. He released his debut EP Augusta in 2014,[1] followed by Spotify Sessions in 2016 and Hang Ups in 2018. His album Hôtel de Ville was released in 2017 by Warner Music Canada.

Early life

Born and raised in Toronto, Helman graduated in 2013 from Earl Haig Secondary School.[2] He says his parents were very supportive of his music career.[3][4] He got a guitar for his 10th birthday, and stated that by the time he was 14 he wanted to be a professional musician. At 15 years old, he signed a development deal with Warner Music Canada,[5] where he began writing sessions with writers such as Simon Wilcox and Thomas "Tawgs" Salter.

Career

In 2014, Helman announced the release of the track "Bungalow" as the first single from his debut EP Augusta. He later toured with Tegan and Sara, Shawn Mendes, Walk Off the Earth, and Vance Joy.

Since the May 2017 release of his full-length album Hôtel De Ville, Helman has toured and released the singles “Kinda Complicated,” “Ripple Effect,” and the gold-certified "PDA".

In February 2018, as part of CBC Music's Junos 365 Sessions, Helman performed the Tragically Hip's song "Bobcaygeon" as a tribute to Gord Downie.

In mid-2018, Helman was invited to open for Vance Joy's five Canadian tour dates and his European tour. In advance of the European tour, Helman released "Hang Ups," followed by a remix featuring Spanish singer Blas Cantó.

In 2019, Helman toured the United States, opening for Dean Lewis.

In 2020, Helman released his album NonSuch Park with new songs to spark this career. He also talks about his grandfather's inspiration on his album.[6]

In 2021, Helman was a panelist for Canada Reads, an annual "battle of the books" competition, defending Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J Lee in a series of debates that took place on CBC radio.[7]

In 2024, Helman formed his own independent label, Fo Fum Records, and released the EP Augusta 10, a tenth anniversary celebration release of his 2014 EP. The single "Somewhere Sweet", a long-time fan favourite in concert, featured a music video directed by Ben Knechtel.[8]

Tours

  • U.S Tour - Supporting Walk Off The Earth - 2015
  • European Tour - Supporting Walk Off The Earth - 2015
  • Canadian Tour - Supporting Matthew Good - 2015
  • Canadian Tour - Scott Vs. Ria - 2017
  • Canadian & European Tour - Vance Joy
  • Canadian Tour - The Hang Ups - 2019
  • North American Tour - Supporting Dean Lewis - 2019
  • Canadian Tour - CP Train - 2019
  • Back Together Tour - Canada 2023
  • Augusta 10 Tour - Canada 2024

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee/workResultRef
2016Juno AwardsBreakthrough Artist of the YearScott Helman[9]
Pop Album of the YearAugusta
2018Songwriter of the Year"21 Days", "It's Kinda Complicated", "PDA"[10]
Pop Album of the YearHôtel de Ville
2019Video of the Year"Hang Ups"[11]
2020Single of the Year"Hang Ups"[12]
2021Video of the Year"Wait No More"[13]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
CAN
[14]
Hôtel de Ville45
Nonsuch Park (SA)[15]
  • Released: 4 September 2020
  • Label: Warner Music Canada
  • Formats: digital download
—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

EPs

List of EPs
TitleEP details
Songs for Friends EP[16]
  • Released: 24 June 2014
  • Label: Warner Music Canada
  • Formats: digital download
Augusta
  • Released: 14 October 2014
  • Label: Warner Music Canada
  • Formats: EP, CD, digital download
Spotify Sessions[17]
  • Released: 6 May 2016
  • Label: Warner Music Canada
  • Formats: streaming
Hang Ups
  • Released: 19 October 2018
  • Label: Warner Music Canada
  • Formats: digital download
Augusta 10
  • Released 14 October 2024
  • Label: Fo Fum Records
  • Formats: digital download

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum / EP
CAN
[18]		CAN
All-Format
[19]		CAN
AC
[20]		CAN
CHR/ Top 40
[21]		CAN
Hot AC
[22]		CAN
Rock
[23]		BE
(FL)
Tip
[24]
"Bungalow"2014311410211127—Augusta
"Machine"2015——36—37——
"That Sweater"———4538——
"21 Days"2017———————Hôtel de Ville
"Kinda Complicated"85107195——
"PDA"83118176—4
"Ripple Effect"2018——32—33—44
"Hang Ups"5192185——Hang Ups
"Everything Sucks"[26]2019—28—2614——Nonsuch Park (SA)
"Evergreen"[27]———————
"Wait No More"[28]202076177238——
"Papa"———————
"Lois"———————
"Coming Home (For Christmas)"———————
"Good Problems"2021———————Nonsuch Park (SA)
"Old Friends"[29]———————rowspan="8"
"Pretty"———37———
"Where the Sidewalk Ends"
(with Gnash)		2022———————
"Drive"2023———————
"Back Together"———————
"Every Time (Drive By)"——18—38——
"Chuck Taylors"———————
"Collarbone"———————
"Somewhere Sweet"2024———————Augusta 10
"Machine" (2024 version)———————
"Machine" (with Wild Rivers)———————rowspan="2"
"Something About Julien"2025———————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Other appearances

List of other appearances, showing year released and album
SongYearAlbum
"Jockey Full of Bourbon"[30]2015Sounds of the 80s
"Hand in My Pocket"[31]2017Covered in Gold: 5.0, Side A
"Happy Hanukkah"[32]
(Walk Off the Earth featuring Scott Helman)		2018Subscribe to the Holidays
"Lean on Me"[33]
(as part of ArtistsCAN)		2020
"Lovesong"[34]
(with Jann Arden)		Hits and Other Gems

'The Hotel Sessions' Youtube Series

List of Episodes
Episode TitleVideo Details
Scott Helman - The Hotel Sessions Episode 1: Feel It Still[35]
  • Released: 3 July 2018
Scott Helman - The Hotel Sessions Episode 2: Go Your Own Way (Feat. Deanna Petcoff)[36]
  • Released: 1 August 2018
Scott Helman x Alessia Cara - The Hotel Sessions Ep 4: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston)[37]
  • Released: 30 January 2019
Scott Helman x Jann Arden - The Hotel Sessions Ep 5: Lovesong (The Cure)[38]
  • Released: 3 April 2019
Scott Helman x Johnny Orlando - The Hotel Sessions Ep 6: Bury A Friend (Billie Eilish)[39]
  • Released: 1 May 2019
Scott Helman x Hunter Hayes - The Hotel Sessions Ep 7 : It’s Not Living (The 1975)[40]
  • Released: 13 September 2019
Scott Helman x Ria Mae - The Hotel Sessions Ep 8: 3 Nights (Dominic Fike)[41]
  • Released: 27 January 2020
Scott Helman x Valley The Hotel Sessions Ep 9: Golf On TV (Lennon Stella f/JP Saxe)[42]
  • Released: 9 April 2020
Scott Helman x The Reklaws The Hotel Sessions Ep 10: Mood (24kGoldn f/Iann Dior)[43]
  • Released: 21 January 2021

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  4. ^ Rowley, Glenn (2020-09-08). "20 Questions With Scott Helman: How His Grandfather Inspired New Album 'Nonsuch Park'". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
  5. ^ Lennox, Julia. "Scott Helman Talks Pop Music's Changing Landscape, Selfies, and If He's On Team Zayn". AndPOP. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  6. ^ "Scott Helman Shares How "Papa" is the Product of Grief". American Songwriter. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  7. ^ Lee, Jessica J (Mar 4, 2021). "Meet the Shortlist". indigo.ca. CBC Radio. Archived Jan 7, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
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  13. ^ "Here Are the 2021 Juno Awards Nominees". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
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  29. ^ Helman, Scott. "My next single "Old Friends" is out June 11th". No. 1400875297013108741. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  30. ^ "Sounds of the 80s by Various Artists". iTunes Store. 10 February 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  31. ^ "Covered in Gold 5.0, Side A by Various Artists". iTunes Store. 18 August 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  32. ^ "Subscribe to the Holidays - EP by Walk Off the Earth". iTunes Store. 9 November 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  33. ^ "Lean on Me - ArtistsCAN (feat. Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Geddy Lee, Jann Arden, Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé & Sarah McLachlan) - Single by Bad Child, Command Sisters, Desiire, Fefe Dobson, Jules Halpern, Scott Helman, Shawn Hook, Ryland James, Dan Kanter, Olivia Lunny, Marie-Mai, Johnny Orlando, Josh Ramsay, Serena Ryder, Tyler Shaw, The Tenors, TIKA, Walk Off the Earth & Donovan Woods on Apple Music". Apple Music. 28 April 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  34. ^ "Hits & Other Gems (Deluxe Edition) by Jann Arden on Apple Music". Apple Music. 25 September 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
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  36. ^ Scott Helman - The Hotel Sessions Episode 2: Go Your Own Way (Feat. Deanna Petcoff). Scott Helman. August 1, 2018. Archived September 24, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 27, 2021. – via YouTube
  37. ^ Scott Helman x Alessia Cara - The Hotel Sessions Ep 4: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston). Scott Helman. January 30, 2019. Archived November 23, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 27, 2021. – via YouTube
  38. ^ Scott Helman x Jann Arden - The Hotel Sessions Ep 5: Lovesong (The Cure). Scott Helman. April 3, 2019. Archived June 12, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 27, 2021. – via YouTube
  39. ^ Scott Helman x Johnny Orlando - The Hotel Sessions Ep 6: Bury A Friend (Billie Eilish). Scott Helman. May 1, 2019. Archived November 7, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 27, 2021. – via YouTube
  40. ^ Scott Helman x Hunter Hayes - The Hotel Sessions Ep 7 : It's Not Living (The 1975). Scott Helman. September 13, 2019. Archived December 6, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 27, 2021. – via YouTube
  41. ^ Scott Helman x Ria Mae - The Hotel Sessions Ep 8: 3 Nights (Dominic Fike). Scott Helman. January 27, 2020. Archived September 18, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 27, 2021. – via YouTube
  42. ^ Scott Helman x Valley The Hotel Sessions Ep 9: Golf On TV (Lennon Stella f/JP Saxe). Scott Helman. April 9, 2020. Archived April 9, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 27, 2021. – via YouTube
  43. ^ Scott Helman x The Reklaws The Hotel Sessions Ep 10: Mood (24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior). Scott Helman. January 21, 2021. Archived May 3, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 27, 2021. – via YouTube