Purple City is a forward-thinking music festival of the future. This multi-day, multi-venue, all-ages music experience is a youth inspired arts event that is focused on the newest sounds from the global underground. Purple City prides itself in being collaborative & community oriented and the core of the festival is built on the amazing groundwork of Edmonton’s rich and diverse music community. The festival’s eclectic programming and passion for independent music continues to create a one-of-a-kind festival experience that showcases the best talent from our own backyard, in addition to opening our ears to some incredible national and international acts. Purple City’s mandate is to create an event for all ages that is diverse, inclusive and progressive. From psyche rock to punk rock; avant garde to folk, Purple City is music Festival of discovery & indie staples a like. Explore, expand your mind, dance & make new friends at Edmonton's newest destination boutique music festival. For more info visit www.purplecityfest.com

Deep in the sludgy gutters of Austin, Texas, lies a visceral sound of trembling lows and smokey highs. Succulent saxophone and sibilant screams. A constant reminder of existential dread and animosity. A group emerges as a stoner with a 7-string, a very pissed off woman, a sexy sax man, and a huge disappointment. We’re Throat Piss, we’re heavy, and we don’t take anything seriously.

Tekarra is a three-piece atmospheric drone/doom metal band from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Known for "mountainous doom" and "amplifier worship," the band creates slow, heavy soundscapes often described as meditative and glacial, featuring downtuned guitars and sparse, purposeful drumming

The sludgy, emotional metal of Truster is the sound of tearing yourself apart to stitch yourself back together. Vocals whisper and wail as the rest of the band, sounding like the end of the world, crashes down around them.

Molten Lava is 2 dudes that love to explore the boundaries of their skills on their respected instruments. Formed in 2007, they've never restricted each other musically. There is a total trust in one another to bring something unique and creative. Taking influence from Converge to Sinéad O'Connor to NoMeansNo, Molten Lava brings a dynamic energy to every performance.