From the buoyant and bouncy indie rock that defined their first half-decade together – culminating in 2012’s incomparable Tiger Talk – through their experimentation with emotive ‘80s pop on 2015’s On Blonde to the seductive, synth-heavy Critical Hit in 2018, the band’s back catalogue is incredibly diverse. Since dropping their debut EP in 2009, the band has garnered a JUNO award nod, a SOCAN #1 song award for “Saturday Night”, and held the #1 spot on !earshot for several consecutive weeks with their LP Tiger Talk, earning them a cover feature in !earshot Magazine.
Yukon Blonde has had notable syncs, including major series like Grey’s Anatomy and Revenge. The single, “Summer in July,” was featured on episode 2 of the Amazon Original hit series, The Summer I Turned Pretty, which garnered the track over 2 million streams. The band’s 2020 single, “Get Precious” (from the album Vindicator), hit Top 10 at Commercial Alternative Radio, while “Saturday Night” and “Love The Way U Are” both went #1 on the CBC Music Top 20. In 2022, the band was handpicked by Modest Mouse as direct support on their summer tour. Their 2023 album Shuggie was named one of RANGE Magazine’s Top 50 Canadian Albums of 2023.
Name:
Yukon Blonde
Genre:
Indie Rock
Founded:
2009
# of Albums:
7
Latest Album:
Friendship & Rock ‘n’ Roll
Latest Single:
“Keep On Breaking My Heart”
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – that was the soundtrack to every family road trip.
Favourite musician now:
You’ve got to hand it to Daniel Romano, always evolving, always putting out killer records, and still running the best rock ’n’ roll show in the country.
Guilty pleasure song:
“Feel like Makin’ Love” by Bad Company
Live show ritual:
We usually have a quick shot of tequila together before taking the stage!
Favourite local musician:
Janky Bungag, best flat picker in all the land!
EP or LP?
Certainly LP, it’s nice to dive into a full body of work.
Early bird or night owl?
Night owls… especially on the road, it’s very rare we hit the pillow before 2 am. Sigh.
Road or studio?
Bit of both- With our own studio, we have the freedom to create on our own terms. Touring comes with its ups and downs, but stepping on stage each night and connecting with the people who love our music is what keeps it all worthwhile- it never gets old.
Any shows or albums coming up?
Friday, October 24, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – Green Auto+ – TICKETS
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – Green Auto+ – TICKETS
+ with support from JANKY BUNGAG
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
The Naam, I hope it never closes!!
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Big fan of Commercial Drive – the food, the diversity, there’s a beautiful energy about it.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
I’m often out on the trails near Spanish Banks- taking my dog there during low tide is my favourite thing.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Green Auto- it’s a DIY space that’s helped build a vibrant, social music community in Vancouver. It’s provided a safe, affordable place for young bands to grow, connect, and build their fan bases.
Very excited to have our homecoming shows there.
(Oct 24th & 25th)
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Neptune Records. We’ve been long friends with the owner Rob and his son Ben.
