The Cardboard Crowns

There are treats, there are triumphs, and there is undiluted devilry, and in the case of Global Citizen there are irrepressible riots of combining all three. The album comes from Canadian rockers The Cardboard Crowns, a band creating a mischievous maelstrom of adventure from the raw tenacity of punk, the majestic swagger of ska, and the sultry charm of reggae, not forgetting a very healthy dose of pop. Formed in 2010, the band has been a relative secret outside of their home borders but it is easy with a little bit of luck to see that changing thanks to the thrilling stomp of Global Citizen

“Their sound is epic and cinematic. They’re the reminder that the music that sounds the best can be the most fun to perform. You’ll want to keep their album ‘Global Citizen’ on repeat.”
– Geneva Toddy, Creative Controle

On stage the crowns deliver high energy, high involvement entertainment. Four lads, instruments in hand, sporting handcrafted cardboard crowns atop their heads. It’s what it is. Ready to knock you flat and pick you back up for more. It doesn’t take long before you realize that they are a four-piece blast of something different!

“the entire set felt like a party, especially when what seemed like half the crowd was on stage with them” – OTTAWA SHOWBOX

Due to their unique style and distinctive sound, the band has been privileged to play along side some of the most prominent artists in the industry today: K-OS, Wide Mouth Mason, Matthew Good, The Glorious Sons, Craig Cardiff and Hurray for the riff raff just to name a few! They've also been lucky enough to play a couple shows along the way with one of their biggest influences The Planet Smashers.

“They had the crowd on their feet with an up beat blend of ska-punk rock infused with positive and thought provoking lyrics […] It seemed as though the stage couldn’t contain their energy. The drummer bounced around the stage without missing a beat.”
- Canadian tapped

For past year and a half the band has been touring the album Global Citizen across Canada through Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec and BC. As band that performs in both English and French, they take a little more time crossing the province Quebec.

“ lls sont talentueux, énergiques et très attachants. Originaires de Aylmer, les quatre musiciens ô combien géniaux déplacent de l’air […] Un esprit de fête s’est rapidement installé dans la salle ce soir-là.” - Geneviève L’Heureux, Les Mécconus


Their hometown of Aylmer Quebec borders the nations capital, Ottawa and it is never a bad time to stop home for a good meal and familiar faces. Now based out of Toronto the band is currently working hard to finish up their new album entitled ‘Hold On’ and is preparing their tours for 2016.

“…offering music just as it should be; imaginative, passionate, and pure fun.”
- The Ringmaster Review UK