Direct musical descendants of Tom Waits and Patti Smith. Spiritual cousins with the Kills, the Cure, Pixies, The Cramps and Sonic Youth. Fugazi devotees. PJ Harvey enthusiasts. Disciples of David Lynch. Cursed Arrows are a long-running art-rock duo based on the Atlantic coast of Canada. Whether they perform as a two-piece, trading instruments with searing electric guitars, an analog drum machine and live drums, or as a powerful four-piece, Cursed Arrows continue to create “evolved rock music” that’s “eminently engaging.” (Exclaim!) Cursed Arrows are releasing new music in 2026 via Tarantula Tapes, an independent cassette label in Barrie, Ontario. “indie rock revolutionaries” – EXCLAIM.CA! “ emotion-drenched post-punk.” – !EARSHOTONLINE “dazzling melodies and hypnotizing harmonies” – SPILLMAGAZINE.COM “a kick in the teeth in the best way possible.” – DISCORDER MAGAZINE
