Born Ruffians

Born Ruffians
Born Ruffians performing in November 2023; from left to right: Maddy Wilde, Luke Lalonde, Mitch DeRosier, Steve Hamelin
Background information
OriginMidland, Ontario, Canada
GenresIndie rock, post-punk revival
Years active2002 (2002)–present
LabelsYep Roc,[1] Warp, Wavy Haze Records, Paper Bag
MembersMitch DeRosier
Steve Hamelin
Luke Lalonde
Maddy Wilde
Past membersAndy Lloyd
Adam Hindle
Websitewww.bornruffians.ca

Born Ruffians are a Canadian indie rock band based in Toronto. Officially founded in 2004 in the Georgian Bay town of Midland, Ontario, the band is composed of frontman Luke Lalonde, bassist Mitch DeRosier, drummer Steve Hamelin, and keyboardist Maddy Wilde. During the 2010s, they were also joined by Andy Lloyd (guitar/keyboards) and Adam Hindle (drums). Born Ruffians released their debut album Red, Yellow & Blue in 2008, and have since released eight albums in total, including the latest albums being Juice and Squeeze, released in 2020; and Pulp released in 2021.

Born Ruffians performing at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City in 2007
  1. ^ "Born Ruffians". Yeproc.com. Retrieved 2020-05-22.