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Emily Haines & Jimmy Shaw formed what would become Metric in 1998. They left Toronto for NYC in search of like-minded artists & found themselves at the center of the city’s burgeoning alt-rock scene alongside bands like LCD Soundsystem, The Strokes, TV On the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, & more. But unlike their peers, Metric stayed independent & refused major label offers, choosing instead to release albums that pushed boundaries on their own terms. “The battle as a band is not just to exist & thrive creatively 20 years in, but to be owning all our own material, to always be bringing our music to a wider audience & standing for something,” says Haines. Metric’s relentless pursuit of timeless songwriting & fiercely independent ethos have cemented their place as one of the most essential & ahead-of-the-curve bands of the last two decades. By constantly upping themselves across nine unpredictable & adventurous studio albums, the trailblazing Toronto outfit founded by songwriting & production partners Emily Haines & Jimmy Shaw along with bandmates Joshua Winstead & Joules Scott Key is proof that you can amass an untouchable catalog without ever signing to a major label or changing your lineup. Their latest LP, Formentera II, out October 13 via their label Metric Music International & Thirty Tigers, is a testament to their singular purpose. It stands among their best & most genre-defying work & closes the 18-song cycle started by 2022’s critically acclaimed Formentera.
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Pop, New Wave, Alternative, Indie, Rock
Emily Haines (Vocals Synth), James Shaw (Guitarist), Joshua Winstead (Bassist), Joules Scott-Key (drums)
The band is 5 stars! We have been fans since Fantasies! We have traveled to see them and hope they headline their own tour soon! One issue is the timing of their show. The start was advertised for 7:00 pm and the band was walking in stage at 6:50 pm. Fans still entering and getting refreshments were scrambling in to the amphitheater. Starting last is bad (Madonna, Axel!) but starting early is not fair to fans.
iTHINK Financial Amphiteatre West Palm Beach, FL★★★★★ One of the best concerts I’ve ever attended. An absolute masterclass in live music. The sound was phenomenal, the bass was something you could feel in your entire body, and the visuals were absolutely mesmerizing. Having 17 musicians sharing the stage made the whole experience feel even more extraordinary. Pure collective euphoria, nostalgia and musical brilliance. One of those rare nights where you’re completely immersed in the moment and never want it to end. Absolutely unforgettable.
TD Place Ottawa, ONAmazing show! The band put on a killer set with a nice mix of songs, although I would have loved to hear Youth without Youth, but we can’t have everything. First time at this venue and it was great. I spent the night right next to the mixing board and the songs were very clear. The balcony is not a great view unless you’re right on the rails.
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville Nashville, TNI attended this marvel, last minute, though, not on a whim. Stars collided around me in a way that brought me to the event alone. But, I wasn’t alone. I was there, on-stage with Emily; our Canadian Rock Royal and Last National Treasure, as she sang and twirled, dizzying me and 18,000 friends into a mystic transcendental haze. I will never forget that night in Toronto.
Budweiser Stage Toronto, ONExcellent show, wonderful staff at the venue, I had a great time! Nice to see a band like Metric in a smaller venue, their brief acoustic interlude was amazing. Got to meet the band, the venue staff was very prompt, professional and welcoming, and made the experience very enjoyable. And the band was lovely, very down-to-Earth and cool to chat with. It was definitely an evening to remember!
Royal Theatre Victoria, BCNo, Metric is not currently on tour and doesn't have any tour dates scheduled for 2026-2027. Browse related artists and follow Metric for the latest updates on upcoming concert tours.
