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Metric
Formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1998, Metric is an indie rock band founded
by former solo artist Emily Haines (vocals / keyboards / guitar) and James Shaw
(guitar / keyboards). Initially calling themselves Mainstream, they changed
their name to Metric with the addition of members Joshua Winstead (bass) and
Loules Scott-Key (drums). Finding a balance between sparkly synth hooks,
rough-edged, DIY spirit and stomping glam rock riffs, Metric started crafting
their own brand of melancholy, outsider pop and become one of Canada's most
inventive, beloved indie acts. Shortly after ...
