Tear out handfuls of hair and smash your head against the wall, Protest the Hero is going to drive you to madness. Thrashing outta Whitby, these guys are going to raise more than their share of eyebrows and fists. Intelligence and anger clash head to head. more info

It can seem damn near impossible to tell who’s who in the Canadian indie music scene these days, where everyone and their brother is playing in a so-called emo band with straight, black haircuts and trendy white studded belts. As distinctions between bands disappear, and the scene becomes more and more crowded, a band is emerging from Victoria, B... more info

In just two years, Hawthorne Heights has staked its claim as one of the leaders of the new rock scene. The quintet’s 2004 Victory Records debut, The Silence in Black and White, received gold record status last summer and continues its march toward platinum, supported by non-stop touring (including a stint on last summer’s Warped Tour, televisio... more info

Elias is a Vancouver-based band comprised of brothers Brian (vocals, piano, guitar) and Jonathan Healy (bass) with lead guitarist Rob Tornroos and drummer Dominic Coletta. Together, they deliver an anthemic mix of dark, moody vocal melodies with original guitar riffs, haunting keyboards, and forceful rhythms. Having formed in 2005 and released t... more info