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Indie music finds a home in Canada

From the classic early days of the 80’s, the UK has been provider of some of the most iconic bands in the indie genre. Legends such as New Order and Joy Division led the way for bands such as The Chameleons and Puressence, as well as today’s heroes Arctic Monkeys and The Twang. Now, however, the power base has shifted somewhat, and Canada is fast becoming the new breeding ground for the best that indie has to offer.

In the first of a special mini-series, Suite101 looks at some of the bands and artists that are helping to turn Canada from the land of Avril Lavigne and Daniel Powter into a much more respected musical landscape. First up, the wonderful oasis that is Toronto.