About
The Beaches is an all-girl Canadian indie rock band that was formed in the year 2009 in Toronto. The band is famous for its gritty garage rock sound inspired by music from the 1970s as well as the viral phenomenon “Blame Brett”. It gets its name from the name of the Toronto district where they were raised. The members of the group include sisters Jordan Miller (vocals and bass) and Kylie Miller (guitar).
The Beaches are a Toronto‑based all‑female Canadian indie rock band formed in 2009, known for their gritty garage‑rock sound, viral hit “Blame Brett,” and multiple Juno Awards including Group of the Year in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Formation & Early Years
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Origin: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Name: Inspired by the Toronto district The Beaches where the members grew up.
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Early Band: Began as Done With Dolls (2009–2013), a pop‑punk quartet.
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Members:
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Jordan Miller — lead vocals, bass
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Kylie Miller — guitar, backing vocals
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Leandra Earl — keyboards, guitar, backing vocals (joined 2013)
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Eliza Enman‑McDaniel — drums
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Past Member: Megan Fitchett (guitar, left in 2013).
Discography Highlights
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EPs:
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The Beaches (2013)
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Heights (2014)
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The Professional (2019)
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Future Lovers (2021)
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Albums:
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Late Show (2017) — produced by Emily Haines & James Shaw of Metric; singles Money and T‑Shirt (the latter hit No. 1 on Billboard Canada Rock).
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Blame My Ex (2023) — featured viral single Blame Brett, which became a cultural phenomenon.
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No Hard Feelings (2025) — their third studio album, continuing their success streak.
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Compilation:
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Sisters Not Twins (The Professional Lovers Album) (2022) — combined two EPs and won Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year.
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Awards & Recognition
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2018 Juno Award: Breakthrough Group of the Year
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2022 Juno Award: Rock Album of the Year (Sisters Not Twins)
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2024, 2025, 2026 Juno Awards: Group of the Year
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SOCAN Songwriting Prize nomination for Money.
Live Performances
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Opened for The Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters.
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Played major festivals including Coachella, Osheaga, and Supercrawl.
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Renowned for electrifying stage presence and fan‑driven energy.
Legacy & Fan Connection
The Beaches have emerged as one of Canada’s most exciting rock bands, combining raw indie energy with polished pop hooks. Their music resonates with fans through themes of love, heartbreak and empowerment, and their live shows ooze charisma and tight musicianship.