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The acclaimed Inuit throat singing duo PIQSIQ (pronounced \u201cPilk-Silk\u201d) invites listeners into a vivid corner of Inuit mythology with their latest single, \u201cMahaha: Tickling Demon\u201d. Accompanied by a groundbreaking motion-capture music video, the track serves as a centerpiece of their newest studio album, Legends<\/em>. Sisters Tiffany Ayalik and Inuksuk Mackay continue to push the boundaries of contemporary soundscapes, weaving their ancient traditional form with modern technology to create haunting compositions that change with every show.<\/p>\n This release arrives at a career-defining moment as PIQSIQ celebrates a 2026 Juno Award nomination for Global Music Album of the Year. The winners will be revealed on stage in Hamilton on March 28 and 29th.<\/p>\n \u201cMahaha: Tickling Demon\u201d is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, capturing the essence of a being that haunts the land and tickles people to death. The track pulses with the rhythmic drive of traditional Inuit drums and intricate vocal layers crafted through a Boss RC-505 Loop Station. Through their improvisational prowess, PIQSIQ translates ancestral narratives into a modern context, as seen in the album\u2019s dedication: \u201cTo the storytellers from across Inuit Nunangat who shared these legends with us when we were kids\u2014your voices have shaped us\u201d.<\/p>\n The single represents a profound artistic evolution for the sisters, who grew up in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with roots in Nunavut\u2019s Kitikmeot and Kivalliq regions. After years of forging hard-won skill, they realized throat singing was not only a musical expression, but a radical, political act of cultural revitalization. By integrating contemporary technology with their deep-rooted musicality, PIQSIQ has created a \u201cliving\u201d recording that honours their traditional stories as fundamental to Inuit identity.<\/p>\n