The Cribs

Yorkshire trio The Cribs — brothers Gary, Ryan and Ross Jarman — bring their ragged, melodic indie rock to Lee’s Palace in Toronto on May 7, 2026. Formed on a DIY ethic, they cut through the 2000s with sharp hooks, serrated guitars and plainspoken choruses. Early standouts like Hey Scenesters!, Mirror Kissers and Men’s Needs set the pace: fast, catchy and a little scuffed at the edges.

Their path includes a chapter with Johnny Marr, who joined for the album Ignore the Ignorant and nudged their writing toward wider, chiming textures. Since then, The Cribs have kept a clear line, balancing punk urgency with pop instincts across a steady discography, up to Night Network — a return-to-independence record with a brighter, more direct feel.

On stage, the trio plays it straight and unvarnished, a chemistry forged over years together. The set tends to roam their catalogue, stitching early anthems to newer cuts without losing momentum. For anyone who followed the British indie wave or came to them later, it’s a chance to catch a band that treats melody and noise with the same care, in a room that fits their no-frills approach.