Vancouver, B.C. group Anion have been going since 2010, making abrasive ugly music drawing from noise rock and hardcore. Now, they count a beloved former resident of Saskatchewan in their ranks, as Tristan Helgason, of groups like Ghost of Modern Man, Molten Lava, and more, is now their drummer. They released their latest album, Without Solace, in 2013.

Regina noise rock trio White Women and new Regina power violence band Festering open.