THE THICK WITH GUESTS EXCUSES EXCUSES AND STELLA RAIN — LIVE AT MILLS HARDWARE!
The Thick has been playing together since high school in 2015. What started as playing hard rock house parties and practicing in basements quickly became something much more creative and special. Fast-forward nine years and The Thick is headlining highly attended shows in Toronto venues and Canada-wide. Two EPs, two full length LP, and numerous singles — all released independently. Their magnetic performances and highly anticipated second full-length Mongoose (released Mar 1, 2026) shows the band standing on new ground truely identifying with what it means to sound THICK.
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Excuses Excuses bring a ferocious energy and razor-sharp songwriting to the stage, combining introspective lyrics, soaring melodies, and raw emotion to convert every crowd into true believers. Hailing from the Great White North, the band’s explosive live show is both a gut-punch and a unifying force—captivating audiences coast to coast and beyond. At the heart of their music is a commitment to honesty, tackling important topics like mental health with the message that it’s okay to not be okay. Their debut album Listen Up! (released via Known Accomplice Records/Cadence Music Group) is as much a rallying cry as it is a statement of intent, earning glowing reviews across Canada and the UK. In recent years, Excuses Excuses have toured relentlessly and shared stages with rock heavyweights including Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!), DZ Deathrays, Danko Jones, Big Wreck, Monster Truck, cleopatrick, Fucked Up, and more. With momentum on their side and a fire that won’t quit, they’re just getting started.
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Stella Rain was born in Hamilton, Canada in 2019 when prog drummer Matthew De Sousa crossed paths with powerhouse vocalist Mackenzie Attridge. The two formed a band known as Pineapple Grenade and began gigging across Ontario, shaping the sound that would later become Stella Rain. After the departure of original members with Pineapple Grenade, the band found its true form with the additions of funk-infused bassist Owen Gow in 2024 and guitar wizard Jake Smith in 2025. Drawing from a wide palette of influences — jazz, classic rock, punk, disco, grunge, prog-metal — Stella Rain creates authentic, hard-hitting music that blends raw emotion with fearless creativity.
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