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Toronto's Born Ruffians feature Luke LaLonde (vocals/guitar), Mitch DeRosier (bass/vocals), and Steve Hamelin (drums). Formed in 2002, the indie rock trio creates a jaunty mix of shifty guitar riffs and hyper-chic vocals for a Pixies-esque shredded kind of sweetness. An appearance at the annual Pop Montreal festival and U.S. tour dates with Hot Chip and Shy Child coincided with the release of Born Ruffians' self-titled debut EP for Warp Records in October 2006. The band's first full-length, Red Yellow & Blue, arrived in spring 2008. They returned with 2010's Say It, which the band recorded in two weeks with producer Rusty Santos. MacKenzie Wilson, Rovi

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by Michael Major - September 14, 2022

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by Michael Major - June 14, 2022

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by Michael Major - May 25, 2022

For the JUICE, SQUEEZE & PULP tour, the Born Ruffians—Luke Lalonde (guitar/vocals), Mitch DeRosier (bass), and Steve Hamelin (drums)—introduce a new fourth member, Maddy Wilde, to the lineup. The North American tour run resumes May 31, at Lincoln Hall in Chicago...

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by Michael Major - May 25, 2022

Sauna today share “Get Strange” from their debut album Dose Yourself.  The band are set to launch the album at a release show at The Monarch Tavern in Toronto on Saturday May 28th. They will also be playing Lawnya Vawnya Festival this June and Hillside in July. Sauna is Michael le Riche (Fake Palms)...

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by Michael Major - May 17, 2022

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by Michael Major - April 20, 2022

Today, ahead of the April 27 launch of their 34-city North American JUICE, SQUEEZE & PULP tour, perennial indie rockers Born Ruffians share a trippy new single, “Chrysanthemums,” the first new music from the band since the release of their 2020-2021 trilogy series. Check out the complete list of tou...

Born Ruffians Announce 2022 JUICE, SQUEEZE & PULP Tour Photo Born Ruffians Announce 2022 JUICE, SQUEEZE & PULP Tour
by Michael Major - November 09, 2021

Acclaimed Toronto- based Born Ruffians are pleased to announce their 2022 JUICE, SQUEEZE & PULP tour beginning April 27, 2022, in Rochester, New York; the 33-city tour in support of the band’s recent trilogy series will culminate June 25 in Winnipeg. ...

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by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 16, 2021

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by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 10, 2021

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by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 01, 2021

Unfortunately, due to continued COVID-19 restrictions, the band’s celebratory live livestream performance of the album in full, has been delayed, and will now take place May 30 via Bandcamp. All previously purchased tickets are still valid, and tickets are still available for purchase. ...

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by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 03, 2021

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by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 02, 2020

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by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020

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Born Ruffians Release New Single 'Wavy Haze' Photo Born Ruffians Release New Single 'Wavy Haze'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 10, 2020

Toronto trio Born Ruffians have released “Wavy Haze,” the closing track from their forthcoming album JUICE, which is scheduled for an April 3 release on Yep Roc Records. Pre-order JUICE....

Born Ruffians Share Latest Single 'Dedication' Photo Born Ruffians Share Latest Single 'Dedication'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 11, 2020

Toronto trio Born Ruffians have released their latest single “Dedication,” as well as a new inspirational infomercial video via FLOOD. Watch & share it via YouTube, and dial 1-855-909-0280 for more information. “Dedication” is the second high-octane track from Born Ruffians' upcoming album, JUICE, d...

Luke Lalonde Releases Sophomore Solo LP THE PERPETUAL OPTIMIST Photo Luke Lalonde Releases Sophomore Solo LP THE PERPETUAL OPTIMIST
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 22, 2019

Luke Lalonde, acclaimed lead singer of indie-rock mainstays, Born Ruffians released his sophomore solo album The Perpetual Optimist today via Paper Bag Records - featured on this week's NPR Music New Music Friday playlist.  Luke will celebrate the LP in the new year, January 9 in Toronto, at The Dra...

Luke Lalonde Unveils Music Video for Single 'Dusty Lime' Photo Luke Lalonde Unveils Music Video for Single 'Dusty Lime'
by Abigail Charpentier - November 08, 2019

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by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2019

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