Kestrels

A CanCon Classic Celebrates 20 Years in Toronto — and Six More Can't-Miss Concerts Happening This Week

PUBLISHED Mar 10, 2025

We're three weeks into March, and the live music season for this spring is already off to a great start. For all your concert-going needs,...

Exclaim!'s 28 Most Anticipated Canadian Albums of 2025

PUBLISHED Jan 6, 2025

It's been said every year since we hit 2020, but 2025 truly feels like maybe we're not meant to be here. Twenty twenty five? That's...

Kestrels Announce New Album 'Better Wonder,' Share "Lilys"

PUBLISHED Oct 17, 2024

Shoegazing East Coast alt-rockers Kestrels are returning with a new album. 'Better Wonder' is out February 14 through Darla Records, and the...

Love '90s Guitar Music? Then You'll Dig Kestrels' 'Dream or Don't Dream'

PUBLISHED Jul 7, 2020

In the last few years, the '90s alt-rock revival has been able to flourish not only because several era-defining acts returned two decades...

Halifax's Kestrels Get J Mascis for New Album Single

PUBLISHED Jun 11, 2020

It's only been a month since Dinosaur Jr. announced that they've completed their next record, but you don't have to wait any longer to hear...

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Gus's Pub, Halifax NS, October 21

PUBLISHED Oct 22, 2016

"You guys want to go around the room and introduce everybody?" asked Kestrels vocalist Chad Peck of the crowd, noting the number of familia...

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Kestrels

PUBLISHED Sep 28, 2016

On their third album, Halifax noise-pop trio Kestrels solidify their reputation as worthy contenders in the new wave of shoegaze. Their dre...

Kestrels Reveal New LP, Premiere "No Alternative"

PUBLISHED Jul 21, 2016

Noise-packed but poppy Halifax trio Kestrels are back with another set of shoegaze-styled tunes. The band will deliver a self-titled LP thr...