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Born Ruffians – Luke Lalonde, Mitch Derosier, and Steve Hamelin - rose to prominence in the aughts indie blog era, the same Toronto scene that produced Canadian indie icons like Broken Social Scene, Tokyo Police Club, and Metric. Since that time, they’ve become one of Canada’s biggest indie rock exports, releasing 8 albums and 3 EPs on some of the world’s most acclaimed record labels - Warp Records, XL Recordings, Yep Roc Records, Paper Bag Records, and their newly-minted Wavy Haze Records. The group has toured internationally, supporting renowned artists like Caribou, Franz Ferdinand, Hot Chip, and The New Pornographers, while also headlining tours throughout North America, UK, Europe, and Australia. ‘Uncle, Duke & The Chief’ (2018), one of the final projects produced by the late, exceptionally-great producer Richard Swift (The Shins, Nathaniel Rateliff, Foxygen), brought the band into a new era: the album was lauded by NPR Music, Rolling Stone, and American Songwriter as a mature, confident evolution of the band’s hooky left-of-center pop sensibilities. Their follow-up COVID-era trilogy ‘JUICE’ (2020), ‘SQUEEZE’ (2020), and ‘PULP’ (2021), produced by Graham Walsh (Alvvays, Holy Fuck, METZ), charted on Billboard and US Alternative Radio Charts and garnered widespread acclaim from press outlets in North America and Europe. In 2025 they return with “Beauty’s Pride”, with new band member Maddy Wilde in tow. Here, the band set out to create a record that sounds like it was made in 2025: it's a maximalist indie rock album that embraces hi-fi production techniques. It presents Born Ruffians as the rare veteran act that can still make you feel like you’re discovering your new favourite band.
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Alternative, Indie Rock
Luke Lalonde, Steve Hamelin, Mitch DeRosier, Maddy Wilde
The show was so awesome. I sang and danced the whole time. The encore was epic. Born Ruffians does not disappoint.
Doug Fir Lounge Portland, ORGreat Show and Great Energy. Loved the venue! Took my daughter (10) to her first show. We had a great time.
Union Stage Washington City, DCIncredible as always!! Such an amazing set, and wonderful stage presence. I always have the most fun at their shows!
The Sinclair Cambridge, MAThe concert was awesome! They delayed around one hour for start playing. But the wait was definitely worth it.
Casbah San Diego, CAOne of the best concerts I’ve been to in a while, great music and great people!! 10/10 <3
Caledonia Lounge Athens, GANo, Born Ruffians is not currently on tour and doesn't have any tour dates scheduled for 2026-2027. Browse related artists and follow Born Ruffians for the latest updates on upcoming concert tours.
