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Well we're certainly overrepresented domestically, but there are still a reasonable number of Canadian acts that are known quantities south of 49.
by nvy 3y ago
Well we're certainly overrepresented domestically, but there are still a reasonable number of Canadian acts that are known quantities south of 49.
- SonicScrub 3y agoOff the top of my head, more recent ish bands that never really crossed the border: The Arkells, Metric, July Talk, Broken Social Scene, Billy Talent, Tegan and Sarah, and many more. These bands sell out large music venues domestically, but can't gain much cross-border traction. They basically are able to exist because of Canadian Content laws.
- nvy 3y agoOh shit, forgot about Arkells. My wife went to high school with the bass player.
- haldujai 3y agoSome other noteworthy ones include: Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies and The Tragically Hip. Of course one shouldn't forget what is perhaps Canada's greatest contribution to music: Nickelback.