Crast is a wiry, dagger-sharp four-piece guitar-rock outfit from Barrie that pledges fealty to no particular style. Math rock and FM classics, second-wave Midwest emo and progressive metal, ambient music and pure six-string power pop: echoes of all of these subgenres are evident in their sound. But mostly, they're just themselves – challenging, bracing, intelligent, occasionally caustic, but invariably compassionate and hopeful. The four members of the band are each accomplished instrumentalists, even though they don't tend to call attention to their virtuosity. 

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Disastra is here to rock n’ roll. A mix of classic rock swagger, grunge angst, and punk heart, their music blends the nostalgia of members' favourite eras passed with a modern flair and a feminine rage.

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Born in the industrial sprawl of Southern Ontario, Live Animals are the visceral sound of cracked asphalt and restless nights. Fusing heavy grunge riffs with haunting melodies, their music channels the raw energy of ’90s grunge-esque rebellion through a modern lens. Sweltering vocals tell stories of fractured dreams and quiet defiance, underscored by growling guitars and thunderous rhythm. Known for their sweat-soaked live shows, Live Animals draw audiences into a storm of high-energy emotion and catharsis.

Moe Killed My Cool is a four-piece emo band from St. Catharines. With loud live shows, chaotic guitars and heartbreaking lyrics, Moe Killed My Cool have been bringing emo back to southern Ontario. Their latest EP despite everything, it’s still you features standout songs like “K (Luv U) Bye” and “Never Knows Best,” and the band constantly works to reinvigorate the emo scene.