DEAD QUIET: Forming in 2014, Dead Quiet established themselves quickly with the release of their debut self titled record in 2015. By the time writing commenced for their follow up record, Grand Rites in 2017, Dead Quiet had found their perfect line up in Kevin Keegan (Barn Burner), Brock MacInnes (Anciients), Mike Grossnickle (Hashteroid) and Jason Dana. The release of Grand Rites on Toronto’s Artoffact Records was followed by two European tours, one of which being direct support for John Garcia (Kyuss), as well as numerous festival appearances including Desertfest Belgium and Into the Void (NL), further cementing the band as one to watch out for. After a rigorous year of touring, the band had no intention of slowing down and swiftly entered the studio to record their third record: Truth and Ruin. Again teaming up with Artoffact, Truth and Ruin saw the addition of Mike Rosen to the band and further broadened the already keyboard laden sound they’d established on previous efforts. Truth and Ruin proves that work ethic and chemistry can truly refine a band’s sound to what they had always been striving for: heavy instrumentation combined with rich melody and uniquely personal lyricism, making Dead Quiet one of the hottest, must-see bands on the Canadian landscape.
The DOG INDIANA: Connecting the most favourable features of punk, grunge and psychedelia, The Dog Indiana creates an auditory ambiance that is both aggressive and hazy. At once focused and casual, The Dog Indiana’s 2023 album Burnt Ends squarely expresses this sentiment via angular drum beats, dissonant guitar swells and emphatic, projected vocals.
BIKURA: Blending flavors of The Melvins with Prog-like drumming styles, Bikura weaves tales from across the Hegemony and stellar prophecies fortelling potential outcomes of human futures. https://www.facebook.com/Bikura0
