Looking for some cool new music to listen to? Here are some Canadian indie/alternative bands that you should definitely check out! (Yes, realize the irony that this column is called POP 101 and I am writing about indie bands.)
- Alvvays
Who? Alvvays (pronounced Always) is a Toronto-based band whose members hails from the East coast and performed at Coachella for the first time this year. Their self-titled debut album was listed on several critics’ best of the year lists and is also one of my favourite albums. Their next album is coming out soon.
Vibe: Dream pop, jangle pop, very chill with lush melodies
Song suggestions: Next Of Kin, Adult Diversion, Archie, Marry Me
- Hey Rosetta!
Who? Hey Rosetta! is a seven piece band of multi-instrumentalists (kind of like Arcade Fire) from Newfoundland, known for their energetic live performances.
Vibe: Energetic, beautiful instrumentation, feel good and uplifting
Song suggestions: Welcome, Gold Teeth, Harriet, Red Heart
- Tokyo Police Club
Who? Tokyo Police Club is an alt-rock band from Newmarket, Ontario
Vibe: Alt-rock, punk pop, energetic, laidback, carefree and nostalgic
Song suggestions: Boots of Danger (Wait Up), Argentina, Not My Girl
- Whitehorse
Who? Whitehorse is a husband and wife duo from Hamilton, Ontario. Their album, Leave No Bridge Unburned, won a Juno Award for Adult Alternative this year.
Vibe: Indie folk rock with a bluesy feel
Song suggestions: Tame as the Wild Ones, Downtown, Devil’s Got A Gun
- The Zolas
Who? The Zolas are an indie rock duo from Vancouver, BC.
Vibe? Indie pop, upbeat and energetic, electronic and makes you want to dance
Song suggestions: Swooner, Molotov Girls, Strange Girl
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