CAM KAHIN
Origin: Dunnville, Ontario
Track Name: Whatever You Want | Whatever You Want
23-year-old Toronto alt-punk up-and-comer Cam Kahin’s explosive debut album CHUG, out January 23rd, 2026 via Dine Alone Records, is a raw and resolute exploration of emotional endurance. Kahin grew up in Dunnville, Ontario, a small community with 6,000 residents. Kahin always felt like an outsider. There were no music venues, and what art existed there wasn’t for him. On CHUG, Cam revisits his hometown incorporating a persona of who he would’ve become had he never left. Born from isolation and forged in collaboration, the album channel’s themes of persistence, vulnerability, and the quiet rebellion of choosing to keep going. CHUG is the fullest realization of Kahin’s vision yet, it’s the sound of music as survival: loud, honest, and desperate to live.
FIONN
Origin: Vancouver, BC
Track Name: Blow | Blow
Twin sisters Alanna and Brianne Finn-Morris have quickly ascended through the ranks since their debut, crafting music that transcends genres and resonates deeply with listeners. Since signing with 604 Records in 2018, their releases have earned millions of streams, a #1 single at Canadian Alternative Radio & Billboard Canada, and spots on editorial playlists such as All New Rock, Brand New Music, Fresh Alternative and Ready to Rock. Their music has garnered praise from tastemakers such as Exclaim!, Billboard, and Revolver who commend their timeless harmonies, soul-stirring melodies, and poignant lyricism. Fionn’s journey is one defined by artistic evolution and unwavering dedication, promising a future filled with continued innovation and musical excellence.
frank
Origin: Toronto, ON
Track Name: Bike Song | Bike Song
frank is an indie/alternative band fusing up-and-coming Toronto-based artists Ley Vara and Lauryn Kovacs. Inspired by the late ’90s and early 2000s pop/rock, their sound moves between soft vulnerability and bold intensity, blending anthemic ballads with stripped-down acoustic moments.
LIVE ANIMALS
Origin: Toronto, ON
Track Name: Hell or High Water | Hell or High Water
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. With their debut single, This Ether, off of their new ep: Who Gets Hunted, they, along with producer Jordan Hastings (Alexisonfire, Billy Talent, Say Yes) and engineer Adam Michael (Say Yes), aimed at carving a dark, electrifying niche in Canada’s underground music scene—a beacon for misfits and dreamers alike.
BLACK PAINT
Origin: Ajax, ON
Track Name: All Bad | All Bad
With their dark, Jack White/Rage Against the Machine-like sound, rowdy live stage presence and black coverall uniforms, Black Paint quickly broke into the Toronto Scene a few years ago, playing many famous venues and festivals including NXNE and Sound of Music. They recently had their debut television appearance broadcast on CityTV, have opened for bands such as Big Wreck and Holywatr, and have worked with producer Brian Moncarz (Alice Cooper, Our Lady Peace). With a debut album set to release later this year, Black Paint is just getting started.
LINX
Origin: Montreal, PQ
Track Name: Dead | Dead
The Montreal-based band is a female-fronted industrial rock duo formed by versatile singer, guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist Zenab “Zee” Jaber, alongside drummer, keyboardist, and programmer Frederic Gauthier. Their sound blends groove-driven heaviness with moody, poetic intensity, drawing from metal, prog, rock, industrial, cultural influences, and film scores.
Linx’s raw charisma and hypnotic stage presence, paired with the force of their sound, have earned them a growing fan base and a strong live reputation. Their 13-track debut album, Annihilation, delivers on the anticipation. Bold and expansive, the record pairs electrifying production with sharp, introspective lyrics that often read like poetry.
