13 Canadian Bands Americans Should Definitely Be Listening To
Move over, Justin Bieber and Celine Dion.
posted on Mar. 28, 2015, at 12:23 p.m.
1. Arkells
From Hamilton, Ontario, this band is crushing it in Canada. They just won the Juno (think Canadian Grammy) for Group of the Year.
2. July Talk
Winning Alternative Album of the Year at this year’s Juno Awards, this Toronto band has a unique sound you just can’t ignore.
3. City and Colour
Otherwise known as Dallas Green, City and Colour is a singer/songwriter’s dream come true. Have a listen to “Sleeping Sickness,” which features Gordon Downie from The Tragically Hip.
4. The Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip has been around for decades. Start with their classic “New Orleans Is Sinking” from 1989.
5. Hollerado
Catchy and fun, this Ottawa indie band has toured in the States before. Have a listen to “Pick Me Up” above.
6. Metric
From Toronto, Metric is a rock band you really need to hear. Front woman Emily Haines is a girl that knows how to rock. Above is their hit song “Gimme Sympathy.”
7. Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker
Better known as USS, this alt-dance band is one not to be missed. Start with “This Is the Best,” but keep exploring.
8. Tokyo Police Club
The indie rock band hails from Newmarket, Ontario. “Hot Tonight,” above, is quite the earworm, but you won’t mind it getting stuck in your head.
9. Hey Rosetta!
Chill, indie, and representing Canada’s East Coast. The group, from St. John’s, Newfoundland, released their fourth studio album Second Sight last fall.
10. Tegan and Sara
Yes, they’re Canadian! This pop-rock duo broke into the American music scene a couple of years ago. They performed “Everything Is Awesome” at this year’s Academy Awards. Have a listen to their hit song “Closer.”
11. The Trews
Pure rock exported from Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The song above is “So She’s Leaving” from the group’s second full-length album.
12. Hot Hot Heat
The name says it all. This hot indie rock band is from Victoria, British Columbia. Have a listen to “Bandages” from their first album, Make Up the Breakdown.
13. Death From Above 1979
This Toronto band broke up in 2004, but reunited in 2011. They released their second album, The Physical World, last fall.
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