Upstart music has always been a passion of mine, and being from the Great White North gives me an even bigger sense of pride in some of the bands that hail from my country that helped build the underground empire that is punk and hardcore music. Here are twelve of my favorites.

(Warning: yes I do realize there are probably MANY missing groups on here, but this is a personal favorite mix, if there aren't enough of your favorites I encourage you to make your own great playlist)

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