Metric

Years active: 1998 - today
Foundation: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Members: Emily Haines, James Shaw, Joshua Winstead, Joules Scott Key
Genre: Indie

Metric is a Canadian indie rock band. Originally formed in Toronto, the band has also, at various times been based in Montreal, London, New York City and Los Angeles.

The band consists of vocalist Emily Haines (who also plays the synthesizer and guitar), guitarist James Shaw (who also plays the theremin), bassist Josh Winstead and drummer Joules Scott-Key. Their first full-length album, Old...  [read more]