Spank WilliamsA high-energy cow-punk five-piece originally from Merritt, BC, Spank Williams pulls as much from James Brown and Tom Waits as they do from Hank Williams and George Jones. The group claims to lack capabilities in singing and songwriting, but this is easily disputed by their impressive musicianship, good-time inducing performances and knee-slapping shenanigans.Forest RaySeattle-based...

Julius Sumner MillerBlazing their own path in the punk rock world since 2013, Julius Sumner Miller is a raucous five-piece with five albums under their belt, and a high adrenaline show that needs to be experienced live. JSM covers the mundane to the arcane; sometimes personal, sometimes partying, sometimes political, it’s all on the table.Astrology...

Lil MarikoKatherine “Lil Mariko” Zhang is a Chinese‑Japanese‑American rapper who turns hyperpop, trap metal, and electronic chaos into unhinged anthems. After screaming her way to virality with the song “Where’s My Juul??,” she’s refined her razor‑sharp aesthetic and meme‑born energy into potent sonic whiplash. Don’t miss her debut Canadian performance at Sled Island. SlooshThe combination of...

Sick PuppyOtherwise known as your girlfriend’s favourite band, Sick Puppy began as three friends playing hardcore mid-pandemic but quickly progressed with the release of their debut tape Haunt The Hill and a supporting tour in 2022. Jump to 2026 and we find the band with an upcoming LP, a second guitarist, and a drive to...