THE VERGE

• ARKELLS-Hamilton Ontario-Multiple Juno award-winning band with a huge indie/rock sound. Their fifth album, Rally Cry, drops this month.
  
• THE BLUE STONES-Windsor Ontario-Harder edged indie with a blues tinge. Think Black Keys merged with Highly Suspect. You should check out their new release, Black Holes.
  
• HALF MOON RUN-Montreal Quebec-This four piece alt rockers have warm and reflective songs. Their tunes are both ethereal and brooding. Wonderful harmonies.
  
• RURAL ALBERTA ADVANTAGE-Toronto Ontario-Atmospheric rustic rockers with organically wistful songs. An artful blend of brash vocals over a bed of delicate arrangements.
  
• GLORIOUS SONS-Kingston Ontario-Rocking alt pop unit whose lyrics are relevant and music rousing. Their 2017 record Young Beauties and Fools is a sonic beauty.
  
• DEATH FROM ABOVE-Toronto Ontario-Hard hitting duo with a mash of punk,metal,pop and rap. The twosome have a gritty and fierce swagger.
  

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