Born Ruffians

Canadian Musicians Show Off the Instruments They Can't Live Without

Show & Tell

PUBLISHED Aug 11, 2022

Like someone who still owns the blanket they came home from the hospital with, many musicians have treasured pieces of equipment that they...

Allison Russell, the Linda Lindas, Born Ruffians, Julie Doiron Lead POP Montreal 2022 Lineup

PUBLISHED May 24, 2022

Though it never really went away, proving in 2021 that the show must go on, POP Montreal is officially back for 2022: the 21st edition of t...

Northern Lights Festival Boréal's 50th Anniversary Edition to Feature the Weather Station, New Pornographers, Judy Collins, Begonia and More

PUBLISHED May 11, 2022

Sudbury's Northern Lights Festival Boréal is finally returning this year for its 50th anniversary edition, and it's recently announced its...

The 27 Best Songs About Toronto

PUBLISHED Aug 30, 2021

Given how many bands have come out of Toronto, it's hardly surprising that the city has repeatedly popped up in song lyrics. Whether it's D...

The Best Releases of Record Store Day 2021

PUBLISHED Jun 10, 2021

Over the years, the true spirit of Record Store Day has sometimes got lost amidst the exorbitant resale market and hefty backlogs at pressi...

Born Ruffians Don't Have Much 'PULP' to Wring Out

PUBLISHED Apr 13, 2021

After releasing JUICE and SQUEEZE in the past year, Born Ruffians conclude their thirst-quenching trilogy with PULP, a high-energy album th...

Tokyo Police Club and Born Ruffians Announce Toronto Drive-In Show

PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2021

Toronto is getting an early dose of in-person live music this spring with a drive-in show from Canadian indie heroes Tokyo Police Club and...

Born Ruffians Serve Up Extra 'PULP' for New Album

PUBLISHED Mar 10, 2021

Born Ruffians released two albums in 2020, JUICE and SQUEEZE, and they're bringing their juicy journey to a close with PULP, due for releas...