Good Grief

Good Grief is a Toronto-based songwriting and production duo founded by artists and multi-instrumentalists Kirstyn Johnson and Bryn McCutcheon. Known for their resonant storytelling and connection-centered approach to creating, Good Grief has quickly become one of Canada’s most forward-thinking creative forces. Their writing and production credits include “Tongue” by Rêve (from Saturn Return, winner of 2024 Juno Pop Album of the Year), “Take Me Down” by Nelly Furtado (from her 2024 album 7, produced by T-Minus), and the vocal production for Sofia Camara on her duet with Dean Lewis, “With You”. Good Grief released their debut producer project, Happy Home—a five-track holiday EP featuring Priyanka, Nicolina, Andye, NIIVA, Bryn and Kirstyn Johnson. The record reimagines the modern holiday narrative through themes of nostalgia, belonging, and longing. Happy Home debuted live at TD Music Hall during Volume 4 of Good Grief Presents: The Inner Circle - Good Grief’s one-of-a-kind artist showcase series hosted in partnership with Massey Hall (Toronto). Beyond their studio and live work, Good Grief continues to expand their creative ecosystem through Good Grief Retreats—a wellness-centric songwriting initiative uniting artists and health professionals in an immersive weeklong residency. Good Grief is redefining what it means to create art in community—building a space where inspiration and craft meet to create career defining songs.