First Crush and Side By Side Weekend present... Motorists (Toronto, ON): Made up of childhood friends and longtime collaborators, Motorists bring rough-edged punk excitability and the wistful jangle of '80s college rock to their melodic and infectiously energetic sound. Intricate, layered guitar leads, tight, snappy rhythms, and hints of Krautrock repetition and post-punk frustration make up the band's 2021 debut full-length, Surrounded, and their second album, 2024's Touched by the Stuff, leans more into power pop and '90s alternative rock.
The Wesleys (Montreal, QC): The Wesleys are garage-pop provocateurs! The band's self-titled 2024 debut album flexes new sounds and emotion to their ever expanding pallet, buoyed by the band’s effortless knack for melody. A new EP via Petit Village Records is coming soon!
lady grey and the phantoms (Ottawa, ON): Sleezy, dynamic and awkwardly tight, lady grey and the phantoms' sonic world spans between provocative razor-like bass lines, excruciatingly soft movements and captivating vocal melodies; sharing a versatile sound that invites all listeners to experience.
August 23rd, 2025. Live! On Elgin - 220 Elgin Street, Ottawa ON. Doors at 8:00pm | All Ages. $15 advance / $20 at the door. NOTAFLOF.
