Who? Torontonians Luke LaLonde (guitar), Mitch DeRosier (bass), and Steve Hamelin (drums) make up Born Ruffians. They just finished recording their studio full-length debut, Red, Yellow and Blue, with producer Rusty Santos (Panda Bear, Animal Collective), set to debut next February on the WARP label. They are currently on tour with fellow Canadian indie rockers Caribou.

Who? New Zealanders Ricky "Be Cool" Ramirez (guitarist), Nick Johnston (vocals), Brent Harris (drums) and Philip Hadfield (bass) make up Cut off Your Hands. Their debut EP Shaky Hands dropped Oct. 9 via the IAMSOUND imprint, and a studio full-length is currently underway with producer and former Suede guitarist Bernard