MINT SIMON (they/them) is the solo project of the magnetic front person of indie-pop band Caveboy. Born and raised in Montreal, Mint is a theatre kid turned pop visionary — living somewhere on the spectrum between Ferris Bueller and Prince.

Their music is a bold and shimmering dive into love, missed opportunities, desire, and liberation — a soundtrack for self-discovery wrapped in irresistibly catchy, emotional pop. With each song, Mint continues to carve out their unique sonic identity as a solo artist, drawing on the glossy pulse of their ‘80s and ‘90s influences to tell stories of self-acceptance and unapologetic expression.

Their debut EP, Chimera (out May 30, 2025), is a journey - one that begins at the surface and dives deep into the heart of identity, healing, and self-discovery. 

“It’s a journey to find my way home to myself,” Mint shares. “Through missteps and painful relationships, mental breakdowns and learning how to cry for the first time. Chimera is about duality — about not being one thing, but many. It’s about transition and never getting to the end, but knowing that wherever I’m going next, there will be light amidst the darkness. It’s a full moon night where anything feels possible, and confusing, ending on a glimmer of blues and greens in a sunrise of hope.”

Transition is an inherent part of life, and queer life. It’s been a massive part of Mint’s journey and this project as they try to find themself in a world that isn’t entirely made for them. “Finding pieces of home within myself, and living with being many truths at once hasn’t been easy, but I don’t think there is ever an ‘end’ to that work,” says Mint. “On Chimera, I share the pain, the discomfort, the light, and the beauty of who I am and what I’ve been through in these songs.” 

The album features “Gargoyles” — a lush, genre-defying track that channels shimmering ’70s pop with Fleetwood Mac-style synths, groovy basslines, and layered vocal harmonies. “Won’t Go Back Now” marks a turning point, pulsing with determination and clarity — a triumphant run toward self-liberation. And with “2007,” Mint captures the quiet beginnings of healing. Written during a mental low point on a trip to Italy, the song glimmers with glimpses of self-rediscovery — the first steps on a path to something new.

Mint Simon’s singles have earned major industry love, landing on key playlists like Spotify’s ‘Night Pop’, ‘Out Now’ & ‘Fresh Finds’ (cover), as well as support from Apple Music, Amazon Music. Their music has been championed by outlets including MTV’s Bop Shop, Attitude, Autostraddle, CBC, The JUNO Awards, Kaltblut, MTV, GLAAD, Out Front Magazine, Jon Ali's Queer Necessities, Q Review, iHeartRadio, Atwood Magazine, SheSources, and many more. 

Mint’s songs and co-writes have landed in a wide range of film, TV, and commercial projects — including Grey’s Anatomy, Not Dead Yet (ABC), My Life With The Walter Boys, Maid, Orange Is The New Black, XO, Kitty (Netflix), The Sex Lives of College Girls (HBO), Marvel’s Madame Web, the CRUSH movie, Queer As Folk (reboot), Happiest Season, Jump, Darling!, Killjoys, You’re The Worst, The New Romantic, and more. Their work has also been featured in campaigns for Rakuten and BIRKS Jewelry.

Mint has lent their voice to standout collaborations, including the track “It’s Alright, It’s Okay” on NYC-based Bright Light Bright Light’s acclaimed album Fun City, and multiple releases with KORN keyboardist Davey Oberlin’s heavily streamed synthwave project, All The Damn Vampires.

Through their band Caveboy, they captivated audiences with electrifying performances at SXSW, Pride Toronto, the Pre-Grammy Celebration of Canadian Excellence, the JUNO Gala Awards, and as support acts for Japanese Breakfast, Tash Sultana, and Ria Mae. Their debut album, Night in the Park, Kiss in the Dark, featured the heavily playlisted single "Landslide," summer jam "I Wonder," and #1 single "Hide Your Love." 

Producer Derek Hoffman received a 2020 Jack Richardson Producer Of The Year JUNO nomination for his work on the single "Hide Your Love". The album garnered lots of buzz, including love from MTV, Marilyn Denis Show, NewNowNext, SOCAN "Words & Music", multiple Amazon, Apple and Spotify playlists, Q Review, Exclaim, CultMTL, Billboard, Indie 88, The Edge, Le Droit, Fugues, CBC, and Stingray. 

Mint Simon launched their solo live show journey in 2023, lighting up stages at Kingston’s Spring Reverb and opening for LIGHTS at Base31. In 2024, they kept the momentum going with a hometown set alongside Bright Light Bright Light, a standout performance at Toronto’s Lavender Wild, a Team Canada showcase, and a buzzed-about set at POP Montreal. Up next: their solo debut at Montreal’s iconic Osheaga in 2025.

A participant in the TD Music Incubator Program and currently part of the RBC Music ‘First Up’ 2024 cohort, Mint Simon continues to build significant industry support. They were recently named a 3rd prize winner in Canada’s Walk of Fame Emerging Musicians Program — and their debut EP Chimera drops May 30th, 2025.