BY DIVINE RIGHTToronto, ONset time: 12:00pm-1:00am
By Divine Right features the psych-infused art-pop songwriting of chilean born singer / guitarist José Contreras. In the early days By Divine Right’s ever evolving line-up, counting amongst some of its members Feist, Brendan Canning (Broken Social Scene) and Brian Bordchert (Holy Fuck), made it one of Canada’s first indie rock collectives. To date Divine Right has been recognized with Polaris Prize and Juno nominations, but most notably the adoration of admiring music fans.
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CASPER SKULLSSudbury/Toronto, ONset time: 10:45-11:30pm
Casper Skulls have successfully grown into their own on their newest album Kit-Cat (Next Door Records, April 11, 2025), taking a refreshingly patient and collaborative approach to songwriting that ultimately left the Sudbury/Toronto, Ontario band creating the best album of their career. On Kit-Cat, Casper Skulls become a fully involved effort shared between band members and longtime friends Melanie St-Pierre-Bednis (guitar/bass/vocals), Neil Bednis (guitar/bass/vocals), and Fraser McClean (drums/bass).***GIFTS OF GUILTKingston, ONset time: 9:30-10:15pmWhile refraining from the term "supergroup", Kingston's Gifts of Guilt have spent years playing in mainstay Kingston bands like Forty Seven Teeth, The Gertrudes, Heavy Living, and Owl Farm. Their sound is a heart on sleeve love letter to late 80s and early 90s alt / indie / post rock.
