Montreal, QC

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Desire is the synth-pop project of vocalist Megan Louise and legendary producer/multi-instrumentalist Johnny Jewel. Known for their seductive blend of analog synths, disco rhythms, and cinematic melancholy, the band became internationally recognized through the iconic track “Under Your Spell” featured in Drive.

Balancing romance and darkness, Desire’s music drifts between intimate heartbreak and euphoric escape — a sound equally at home in underground clubs, late-night drives, and festival stages around the world. Their live performances are immersive, emotional, and hypnotic, earning the band a devoted cult following across Europe and North America.

Following the release of Games People Play, Desire are currently working on a new album.

Portland, OR

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As a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer, Johnny Jewel is the visionary architect behind the modern neon-noir soundscape. Operating out of the underground since the 1990s and using an entirely analog arsenal of vintage synthesizers, he single-handedly shaped a generation of electronic music as the mastermind behind projects like Chromatics, Glass Candy, and Desire, alongside his highly influential record label, Italians Do It Better. Jewel’s signature style marries cold, mechanical precision with deeply emotional, romantic textures. His gift for creating moody, visual soundscapes eventually caught the eye of Hollywood, leading to celebrated film scores like Drive and Lost River, as well as a prominent musical role in the revival of Twin Peaks. Whether providing an intoxicating, danceable pulse for late-night clubs or scoring haunting, atmospheric dramas, Johnny Jewel remains a master of sleek, cinematic pop.

Oakland, CA

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Powerhouse singer and bassist Shannon Shaw released her acclaimed solo debut, Shannon in Nashville, in 2018 on Easy Eye Sound. Produced by Dan Auerbach, the album showcased Shaw’s soaring, soul-baring vocals through a cinematic blend of vintage pop, country soul, and heartbreak balladry.

Since its release, Shaw has toured internationally in support of the album, including dates opening for John Prine and touring alongside Neko Case. She has also remained a constant presence onstage with her celebrated bands Shannon and the Clams and Hunx and His Punx.

The album was hailed by numerous publications, with Pitchfork describing it as “a diamond” that “sounds like Roy Orbison and his musicians lost in the Brill Building.”

Brooklyn, NY

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Bambara is a Brooklyn-based band originally formed in Athens, Georgia, by twin brothers Reid Bateh and Blaze Bateh alongside bassist William Brookshire. Known for their dark, cinematic sound and storytelling, the band blends driving rhythms with, dense textures and lyrical narratives. Their critically acclaimed albums, including Shadow on Everything (2018), Stray (2020) and Birthmarks (2025), established their reputation for atmospheric intensity and literary songwriting. With the addition of live members Sammy Zalta and Lilah Larson, Bambara's live show is not to be missed. 

Rotterdam, NL

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Iguana Death Cult’s latest evolution finds the Rotterdam band reflecting on hardship and doubt while facing a burning world. The result channels their early punk and garage roots, powered by Tobias Opschoor’s razorsharp riffs, Rennert’s relentless drumming, Jimmy de Kok’s groovy rhythms and Jeroen Reek’s raw, emotive vocals.

Formed in 2014, the band has grown from a group of friends into an renowned international act, touring with band such as Osees and Frankie and the Witch Fingers, supporting Jack White and performing at SXSW, Levitation, and Desert Daze.

Their new album Guns Out (Greenway Records) marks a return to punchy garage rock and features honest self-reflection, addressing escapism, mental strain, and creative renewal. Tough yet introspective, Guns Out captures a band coming to terms with its own evolution and the turbulent world around it.

Orange County CA

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Coming out of Southern California, Initiate is a band that feels like a jolt of electricity to the modern hardcore scene. Led by the high-velocity vocals of Crystal Pak, they’ve moved past standard genre tropes to create something that feels both incredibly heavy and deeply personal. Their sound is a mix of neck-snapping riffs and melodic bursts that keep you on your toes.

What sets Initiate apart is their ability to balance raw, mosh-ready aggression with thoughtful lyrics about identity and resilience. Their live sets are legendary for their energy—expect a wall of sound that hits hard but stays catchy enough to get stuck in your head. They aren't just playing fast; they’re playing with a level of intent and focus that’s made them a standout act on every tour they touch. If you’re looking for the future of California hardcore, this is it.

Montreal, QC

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Coming straight out of Baltimore, War on Women is a co-ed hardcore punk outfit that doesn't pull any punches. Formed in 2010, the band takes the raw, explosive energy of classic 80s hardcore and fuses it with the urgent, feminist spirit of the riot grrrl movement. Led by the powerhouse vocals of Shawna Potter, they tackle heavy topics like gender equality and social justice with a sound that’s as fast as it is furious.

Their music is a masterclass in aggressive precision—blending thrashy riffs with melodic hooks and driving rhythms that demand a reaction. While their lyrics are pointed and political, the band never loses sight of the high-octane performance that makes a great punk show. Expect a blistering, no-nonsense set that’s meant to shake the room and spark a conversation.

London, ON

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Originally from Saskatchewan and now based in Southern Ontario, The Deep Dark Woods take up a deep tradition of forlorn storytelling, drawing lines from Celtic folksongs to country blues, John Fahey to Shirley Collins. Lush and devastating, Boldt’s gothic surrealism is stark in detail and full of emotion, a murder balladeer for our time.

Toronto, ON

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Sook-Yin Lee is a musician, filmmaker and multimedia artist based in Toronto. Her upcoming album, 72RHR, out on May 29/26 on Hand Drawn Dracula, continues her exploration of progressive electronic music and poetic-pop. The band features Lee on vocals and tech, and Dylan Gamble (of Hot Garbage) on guitar. 72RHR is composed, performed, engineered, recorded, and produced by Sook-Yin Lee, mixed by Steve Chahley (US Girls, Vallens, Young Guv) and mastered by Kevin McPhee.

Lee's latest movie, which she directed, co-wrote, and co-scored, the Canadian Screen Award-winning PAYING FOR IT, was selected as one of Canada's Top Ten Films. Her songs have been covered by Neko Case, and featured in Brandon Cronenberg’s horror movies INFINITY POOL and ANTIVIRAL. Growing up in Vancouver's influential art-punk scene, Lee has played in myriad bands, with experimental legends CCMC, and she opened for Nick Cave and African-American scholar and poet Fred Moten.

New York, NY

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Rare DM, the brainchild of singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Erin Hoagg. She crafts intimate, alluring tunes that seamlessly blend dark aesthetics with dance-pop sensibilities.

Armed with a collection of vintage analogue synthesizers and drum machines and drawing inspiration from EBM, minimal techno, electroclash, electroclash, post-punk, and bloghouse, Rare DM transforms the mundane into the magical. Her songs are dark and deeply intimate, rendering in raw detail the search for that special connection we all crave, but rarely find.

Rare DM has seamlessly transitioned from the studio to the stage, captivating audiences with electrifying performances across the globe. Her tours, spanning North America, Europe, and Mexico, have seen her share stages with esteemed acts including Molchat Doma, Mareux, Model / Actriz, and Drab Majesty. Festival highlights include Coldwaves, SXSW, Verboden, Flesh & Steel, and Substance LA.

Odanak, QC

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Deerlady is an experimental rock band based in Brooklyn, NY and fronted by singer-bassist Mali Obomsawin (Odanak Abenaki). Their debut album Greatest Hits was independently released in 2024 and became an underground sensation after anonymously premiering the track “There, There” on the acclaimed FX series “Reservation Dogs.”

Described as shoegaze, Indigenous-gothic, and straight up rock, Deerlady’s DIY spirit and explosively precious soundscapes mark the band’s unique and captivating sound. The group has recently expanded from a duo to a 5-piece band and has gained notoriety for their adventurous live performances.

Seattle, WA

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Dark Chisme is a Seattle duo founded by Chicago-raised Latina DJ, electronic producer, and vocalist Christine Gutiérrez and multi-instrumentalist “E”. Their sound pulls influences from dark wave, post punk, techno, Italo disco, latin, and house music.

Seattle, WA

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Coming off the back of her gothic shoegaze debut album "Euphoric Recall" released in 2021, MØAA unleashed her second full length album "Jaywalker"; a nocturnal dream pop record featuring pulsing 909 drum machines submerged under catchy hushed vocals and glistening, reverb laden guitars.
Since the inception of the solo project in 2021 by Seattle born musician, Jancy Buffington, MØAA has headlined global tours in the United States, Europe, and the UK, performed at the official SXSW 2022 & 2024 showcase, Ypsigrock Festival in Sicily, MIL Festival in Lisbon, and shared the stage with Yves Tumor and The Dandy Warhols and a West Coast tour with LA Shoegazers - Film School - in January 2023. MØAA also headlined "Jaywalker" album release tours in the East Coast, West Coast, and Texas, the East Coast, and two European & UK headlining tours in the spring and winter of 2024 to support the new album.

Edmonton, AB

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Hailing from Edmonton, The Wet Secrets are a high-energy, six-piece outfit known for their signature "brass-heavy" dance-punk sound and their iconic marching band attire. Founded by bassist and frontman Lyle Bell, the band carved out a space in the Canadian indie scene with catchy, synthesizer-driven anthems that are as witty as they are danceable. Their music is a frantic, fun collision of psych-rock, pop sensibilities, and a punk-rock heart.

With a history that includes a $100,000 Peak Performance Project win and several acclaimed releases like Free Candy and The Tyranny of Harmony, the band has built a reputation for some of the most vibrant and theatrical live shows in the country. Expect a set fueled by punchy horn lines, thumping bass, and a lot of tongue-in-cheek humor. It’s loud, colorful, and designed to get an entire room moving—don’t forget your dancing shoes for this one.

Toronto, ON

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Hailing from Toronto, Hot Garbage is a quartet that specializes in a heavy, swirling brand of psychedelic rock anchored by post-punk grit. Since their formation, the band has built a reputation for live sets that feel like a descent into a hazy, reverb-drenched underworld. Their sound is defined by the interplay between driving, motorik rhythms and jagged, effects-laden guitar work that often veers into experimental territory.

Their music manages to be both claustrophobic and expansive, blending dark, melodic hooks with bursts of noise and surf-inflected psych. With a string of acclaimed releases under their belt, including the standout album Precious Dream, they’ve toured extensively across North America and Europe, sharing stages with some of the biggest names in the modern psych scene. Expect a performance that is loud, immersive, and unapologetically intense. A masterclass in how to push the boundaries of garage rock without losing the groove.

Edmonton, AB

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Calvin Love is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music lingers in the shadows of nostalgia and noir. With a signature croon and a sound that fuses psych-folk, cinematic longing, and romanticism, he’s built a world both vintage and strangely timeless. The press has called his work “a crestfallen soundtrack of near-escape... like Chris Isaak trapped in a David Lynch film.”

An artist of quiet intensity and prolific output, Love has carved a singular space on the fringes of indie music— shaped by introspection, lyrical depth, and a restless, DIY spirit. Influenced by the pulse of rock ‘n’ roll and the bruised glamour of 1980s balladeers, he’s crafted a sonic universe entirely his own.

Known for live shows that blur the line between concert and dream sequence, Love approaches each song like a method actor—dissolving the boundary between persona and performance with slow-burning precision. Whether standing alone with a 12-string guitar or fronting a seven-piece ensemble, his performances radiate a magnetic stillness: immersive, nuanced, and emotionally resonant.

With multiple albums and international tours behind him, Calvin Love has spent the last decade quietly shaping one of the most distinct and haunting voices on the outer edges of indie music.

Vancouver, BC

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Cherry Pick is a Vancouver, BC–based project making loud-quiet-loud rock rooted in shoegaze and grunge. Built on blown-out guitars and soft, intimate vocals, their music leans into contrast and restraint. It’s an old, familiar formula—played loud, played soft, and meant to be felt.

Los Angeles, CA

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As the voice and spirit of Bestial Mouths, Lynette Cerezo is a commanding, majestic figure in the dark electronic underground. Since the project’s inception in 2009, she has fused a harsh backdrop of industrial beats, noise, and analog synths with a striking, theatrical vocal delivery that channels raw, primitive energy and deep personal trauma.

Rooted in a background of fashion design and gender activism, Cerezo’s visual and social aesthetics are woven tightly into the band’s identity, turning their live shows into spellbinding, ritualistic performances. With a history of high-profile collaborations—working with everyone from Zola Jesus to Boy Harsher—Bestial Mouths delivers a visceral, genre-blurring set that balances early EBM pulsing rhythms with a dark, avant-garde edge.

Montreal, QC

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Scratchy, contrasting and labyrinthine, songs from Alix Fernz venture deep into post-punk's scalene enclave, also flirting with hypnagogic pop, resulting in a lo-fi hybrid between synthwave and alternative rock, topped with catchy yet kooky melodies. Singing about bar life, psychosocial disorders, addiction, and introspection, while drawing inspiration from fashion, transvestism, and weirdos, the Montrealer lays, along masked syllabic beats, the accounts of a certain coming-of-age in an era where likes and memes are all the rage. “Trading in fuzzed-out riffs and the unpologetic pursuit of raw sound, Alix Fernz is making music shot through with a DIY outsider spirit.” (The Line of Best Fit) His sophomore album, Advertising symphony under influence, was released on October 17th, 2025 via Mothland.

Montreal, QC

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Emerging from Montreal’s underground scene, Feartilizer 1492 is a relentless sonic assault that fuses old-school death metal with the chaotic intensity of modern grindcore. Founded by Mi'gmaq vocalist Samaël Condo-Lavoie, the band uses their platform to confront the brutal realities of colonization and the insatiable greed of settler-colonialism. Their sound is characterized by dissonant riffs, technical drumming, and a sheer, unbridled rage that feels both deeply personal and historically grounded.

The band’s debut EP, Wape'k Mntu, moves beyond typical extreme metal tropes to explore Indigenous identity and resistance, even drawing on legends like the Wendigo to symbolize modern exploitation. With members bringing backgrounds in jazz and classical music into the mix, their songwriting is unpredictable and razor-sharp. Feartilizer 1492 doesn't just play fast—they deliver a purposeful, high-tension performance designed to shatter silence and demand recognition. Expect a set that is as intellectually heavy as it is physically pulverizing.

Treaty 6, Saskatchewan

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Rooted in Treaty 6 territory, ASKO is an immersive electronic project masterminded by nêhiyaw musician Marek Tyler. Best known as the drummer for the Polaris-shortlisted indie band nêhiyawak, Tyler steps into the role of a "beat worker" here, shifting away from conventional rock patterns to explore a rhythm guided by Cree foundational principles and deep listening.

The sound is electronic-forward, but the true lead singer is the percussion. Interweaving the steady heartbeat of the big drum and rattle with modern electronic production, the tracks carry everything from the natural sounds of wind and waves to heavy, repurposed audio like the bell of a residential school. Built on the kinetics of traditional dance, ASKO’s performance balances heavy emotional and historical knowledge with an infectious, rhythmic movement. It’s an intentional, captivating soundscape designed to move listeners spiritually, mentally, and physically.

Spokane, WA

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NO RULES. Our music makes fans want to jump off roofs and rage unapologetically. It's Trap Metal with sing along melodies. Punk attitude w/ a rap approach. It's BLXCKPUNKS
The group is lead by duo artists IAMTOPP, & Jang The Goon, and supported by their two guitarists and DJs. We're rapping, raging and having a good time.

La Crosse, WI

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To be “Undeniable” is the objective and axiom that RIG TIME! irrefutably has avowed since their inception. Formed in Wisconsin, they quickly began touring relentlessly, performing nearly 700 shows across 12 countries, and counting. Executing a fierce live performance with precise and fearless transitions, always at astonishingly vulgar decibels. These two performers exhibit the mass of a full band aura as they implement a complete Vocal/Guitar/Bass/Drums/Synth performance without backing tracks, never suppressing their magnitude of raw energy and emotion through sincere lyrics and colossal stage presence.

Austin, TX

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A mission set forth to determine why you shouldn’t put a saxophone in your sludge band: Throat Piss takes the stage in the midst of crowd murmurs. Faintly exasperated concert goers exclaim under their breath, “I didn’t know there was a ska band on this lineup!” The deep undercurrent of blistering, low-end guitar, filled out like a supercell storm by pitch shifted, growling saxophone, driven straight to hell by unrelenting, primal drums, perfectly complemented by the feral yowls of devil-cat vocals hits the unsuspecting crowd as a coup de grâce. Now free from their erstwhile notions, the audience can writhe in undulating and rapturous glee as their senses are tantalized by a previously unknown concoction of sounds that span from the realms of sludge, through blackened doom, and sometimes even visiting a welcome moment of avant-garde jazz sincerity. This unruly and bizarre four-piece from Austin, Texas is sure to leave a mark on you.

Montreal, QC

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Born from the underground music scene of Montreal, Taxi Girls is a high-octane four-piece that delivers a potent blend of punk economy and classic rock 'n' roll swagger. With a dual-vocal dynamic that shifts effortlessly from sweet pop harmonies to scathing, raw aggression, the band has quickly built a reputation for high-velocity, infectious anthems that have even caught the attention of Iggy Pop on his BBC radio show.
Their songwriting is a masterclass in massive hooks, pairing short, sharp guitar riffs and driving rhythms with sharp lyrics that dive into everything from feminism and body positivity to the messy beauty of everyday survival. Having already shared massive festival stages with underground staples and legendary punk acts alike, Taxi Girls bring an unapologetic, stadium-level energy to an intimate club setting. Expect a sweaty, high-energy set packed with melodic grit and zero bullshit.

Edmonton, AB

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Tight-as-can-be harmonic explosions wrapped in a gritty, primal, snarling exterior, Bad Buddy (Edmonton, Alberta) is what Clash Magazine (UK) describes as “… pack(ing) a colossal amount of information into concise, quicksilver pop songs. Merging the pathways between punk rama-lama and three-part doo-wop harmonies, they’re a quite outstanding bunch of musicians. But it’s more than mere technical chops – at their core, Bad Buddy are fascinated with the pop song as an artefact, resulting in the kind of dizzying fare The Lemon Twigs, say, would sell a kidney to master.” Picture The Shirelles meets The Ramones meets Queen. The band is “a perfectly calibrated chaos machine”, according to DORK Magazine (UK). “Harmonies detonate with mathematical precision while maintaining the raw, primal energy of a punk show at its peak. This is what happens when exceptional songwriting collides with Motown-meets-surf-punk aesthetics, creating feminist anthems that feel both vintage and visceral.”

Montreal, Quebec

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Out of Order is a punk rock outfit who fuze a raw anthemic energy with the integrity of subculture rock and roll. Founded in 2001 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Out of Order built their reputation the hard way: grimy stages, no-safety-net tours, and a DIY ethic carved in stone. Based in Montreal since 2005, the band has stacked up six albums, two Split 7″s and a full-length demo, a solid body of work forged through hundreds of shows across Canada and beyond.

Edmonton, AB

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We are an extreme metal band from Edmonton that's been actively touring and releasing music for 20 years. Signed to Dark Descent Records since 2010, they will be releasing our 5th album later this year. An EP from the same recording session was released independently last year. Our brand of fast and brutal metal has taken us throughout Canada and the US many times, as well as supporting many regional and international bands coming through Edmonton.

Calgary, AB

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Uncanny Valley are a five-piece Calgary based post punk band with danceable, new wave inspired sounds. They are comprised of vocalist Alicia Palmar, synth player Gwen Morgan (Purlicue, Polly Dactic, Parisian Orgy, Aiwass), guitarist Rob Vessey (Ultra Gash, Stripmall), bassist Ryan Von Hagen (Aiwass, Ultra Gash) and drummer Tyler Arndt.

Toronto, ON

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Chinese Medicine is a BIPOC/Trans-fronted post-punk band hailing from Toronto, ON. Blending punk, 80s new wave, and a heavy pour of queercore, Chinese Medicine provides a sound bursting at the seams with fury and grit. Their sound “...is urgent, commanding and impassioned” - CBC Music

Their debut EP Die Aspora was produced by Wade MacNeil (Alexisonfire) and recorded by Ian Romano (City & Colour, Attack in Black). Their upcoming EP, The Trans Agenda, doubles down on their uncompromising ethos, thrashing through themes of otherness, systemic corruption, and trans identity with razor-sharp precision.

A Chinese Medicine show is more than just a performance - it’s a full-throttle experience. With an electrifying stage presence and an unshakable punk ethos, they command attention no matter where they fall on the lineup. More than anything, they are dedicated to fostering a space that is as fierce as it is inclusive, ensuring that whether on stage, online, or in the crowd, their community always has a place to scream, thrash, and belong.