The early to mid-’90s were a fertile time for Canadian alt-rock, both in the underground and the mainstream. Just as major labels were scooping up grunge-adjacent bands from Vancouver (Econoline Crush, Limblifter, Moist) to Toronto (Our Lady Peace, I Mother Earth) and beyond (The Age of Electric, Wide Mouth Mason, Doughboys), Canada’s indie scene was also flourishing, especially out east, where Sloan, Eric’s Trip, Thrush Hermit and others formed an epicentre around Halifax. So many of Canada’s most enduring bands held the centre together, with The Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, Cowboy Junkies, Crash Test Dummies and Blue Rodeo finding success far beyond the country’s borders. Rediscover Canadian alt-rock’s chart-toppers, classics and lost favourites. And if you hear something you like, add it to your library, as these selections are updated regularly.