High Waters, established in Ottawa in 2009, craft melodious indie rock that evokes the ineffable. "Goodnight Mara" (2015) resonated nationwide, paving the way for coast-to-coast tours. Their upcoming EP, "Not Dead Not Alive," releases in January 2024. Present members include Derek Connely, Martin Villeneuve, Matt Speedy, Brandon Walsh, and Joshua Hofmann. Critically praised for their delicate balance of somber and serene, High Waters create enduring experiences that speak to the human condition.

"[High Waters] have made a habit out of turning eerie, sombre sounds into beautiful music." —Exclaim!

"...walks the line between chaotic and serene with a master’s control." —The Scene Magazine

"Their guitar driven rock is reminiscent of Canadian indie favourites like Wintersleep, only they take strange turns melodically into a different dark, mysterious world." —Ride the Tempo

"The singer [...] reminds me of Tim Baker, the frontman of Hey Rosetta. [...] Next time I drive along a coast, I’ll be listening to this track. [It] gave me the chills." —Bucketlist