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11 unsigned Canadian bands it’s aboot time you’ve heard, eh?

Canada is known to many plainly as “America’s Hat,” but what you Southerners might not realize is that this big, burly, beautiful landmass of a country is a pretty dang chill place to live. Of course, we’ve got free healthcare, a hot prime minister, pretty loose weed laws, gorgeous scenery, kind people, and unforgiving weather. Those factors combine to make an unlikely incubator, perfect for churning out some wicked tunes.

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Give your senses a taste of the Great White North with these killer unsigned bands.

Dangercat


Four gnarly dudes from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dangercat have been a mainstay in the Canadian punk landscape since 2010.

Bearings


Rockin’ from the country’s capital, Bearings are the next big thing in pop punk.

New Love


This Hamilton-based rock group are quickly feeding an eager fanbase with catchy rock ’n’ roll hooks.

Calling All Captains


Edmonton’s finest Calling All Captains are heading out to the U.K. for the first time on their own DIY tour. If that’s not chasing your dreams down and nailing them to the soles of your shoes, I don’t know what is.

Swim Team

Surf emo/chill rock from Ottawa  — need I say more?

Parkside


Parkside: Oakville pop punk with enough heart to satisfy an organ donation waiting list.

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Mayfield


Ottawa-based melodic hardcore group Mayfield have been grinding since 2012. Fresh out of the studio, we can’t wait to hear what they have to say next.

First Ghost


Take a trip through Toronto with First Ghost, a pop-rock outfit.

Certainty


The band formerly known as Hindsight have been making waves in the Canadian scene with their alt-rock riffs.

Selfish Things


Greater Toronto-area hard-rock group Selfish Things are poised to blow up heading across the country opening for Simple Plan this September.

Gold Finch

Waterloo, Ontario’s Gold Finch are spinning a different emotional take on new-wave grunge.

Follow all these bands on their social channels for new tunes and a glimpse of the greatness that is Canada.