Formed in 2022, The Wesleys are an indie outfit blending garage grit with jangly pop charm. With three albums already under their belt—including their latest, Explosive Device—the Montreal-based band has quickly carved out a reputation for infectious hooks, DIY spirit, and unfiltered energy. Whether on the road or onstage, The Wesleys thrive on connection, humour, and late-night creativity, bringing a refreshing sincerity to the city’s vibrant music scene.
Name:
The Wesleys
Genre:
Indie, garage, jangle pop
Founded:
2022
# of Albums:
3
Latest Album:
Explosive Device
Latest Single:
Explosive Device
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Kim Deal
Favourite musician now:
I’ve been enjoying Cindy Lee’s music a lot lately. I’m also a big fan of how they released their most recent album, Diamond Jubilee, not giving streaming services the biggest piece of the pie.
Guilty pleasure song:
“3 Nuits Par Semaine” by the French band Indochine. It’s a very catchy but cheesy ’80s hit about meeting up with your lover three times a week.
Live show ritual:
We don’t have any specific ritual, although Henry used to take a nap after most soundchecks—but that’s surfing a very dangerous wave. The most important thing for us is to make sure everyone’s feeling good, joking around, and having fun together before the show.
Favourite local musician:
Elle Barbara. I’ve been listening to their most recent album on repeat—truly unique. I highly recommend seeing their live shows.
EP or LP?
LP, no debate here. Albums are a forgotten art.
Early bird or night owl?
100000% night owl. The peace and quiet of the night are truly precious in this city.
Road or studio?
The road—meeting people, making friends. All of that energy affects your time in the studio in a very positive way.
Any shows or albums coming up?
Our new album, Explosive Device, just came out!
Where can we follow you?
Any info about shows and Wesleys-related stuff can be found at @The_Wesleys.
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Chez Claudette!!
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Beaubien! A bunch of friends live around that area—good food, live music, good vibes. A great place to be.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Jarry Park! It’s huge—I like to go there to write on acoustic guitar. I’m also a big fan of their public pool on hot summer days. We’re very lucky in Montreal with all the parks.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Sala Rosa.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Jimmy’s in NDG!!
