After months of scouring the internet and CBC Radio 3, I’m confident to say that I’ve found The Next Big Thing.

Hailed as “Canada’s Best Kept Secret” by MTV, Toronto band The Coast is band with a refreshing take on music that I can only describe as Paul Simon meets Tokyo Police Club. At times, they even sound like Said the Whale or Radiohead. Every song on their albums The Coast (EP) and Expatriate is very different from the next. Some, such as “No Secret Why” are slow and melodic, while others, such as “Ceremony Guns” are harder rock and roll songs. This refreshing variety and its consistent quality are what I enjoy most about this band. The Coast is a band with melodic hooks and anthems, guitar riffs, sing-alongs, and lead singer Ben Spurr’s dramatic voice, as all these elements come together to create The Next Big Thing.

Must Listens by The Coast (You could probably find these songs on the band’s MySpace or on CBC Radio 3.):

- “Tightrope” – album opener from Expatriate features group vocals and melodic anthems
- “Killing Off Our Friends” – features one of the best beats and hooks that I’ve ever heard
- “Nueva York” – another great song with a great hook and great lyrics
- “Play Me the Apostle” – Apostle of Hustle inspired
- “All Farewells” – a great rainy day song

And many others!

Do you have other favourite bands/musicians that you think should be the Next Big Thing? Feel free to share them below.

Always,
Athena