Metric
indie_rock
About
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.
Upcoming events
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ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARSO2 Academy GlasgowFri Sep 11 2026 18:00View event -
ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARSO2 Academy BrixtonSat Sep 12 2026 18:30View event
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ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARSManchester AcademySun Sep 13 2026 18:00View event
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METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARS - ALL THE FEELINGS TOURSALLE PLEYELTue Sep 15 2026 20:00View event -
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ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARSTivoliVredenburgThu Sep 17 2026 19:00View event
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ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARSColumbiahalleSat Sep 19 2026 20:00View event
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ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARSCanada Life Place TheatreSat Oct 03 2026 19:00View event
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ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARSThe Arena at TD PlaceMon Oct 05 2026 19:00View event
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ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARSPlace BellWed Oct 07 2026 19:00View event
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