Lineup released for 2015 Battle of the Bands!

The Morgan Girls—Selina Heyligers-Hare and Madi Dixon—are well known in the Yukon’s music scene. The two girls first collaborated as duo artists in October of 2013 for the sold-out “Because I Am A Girl” concert fundraiser. Since then, they have continued to perform together as The Morgan Girls at gatherings such Atlin Arts and Music Festival, Adaka Cultural Festival, Simapalooza, and many other events and fundraisers. Their musical repertoire ranges from bluesy classic rock songs of the 60s and 70s to current hit pop songs by today’s well-known artists. The Morgan Girls are playing at 7:15.

Born and raised around the majestic Mt Lorne and playing music from a really early age, all three members of Dirtbags (previously known as Zipline) were involved in school music at Golden Horn. Playing the darkest blues in the land of the midnight sun, with Sam (18 years of age on slide guitar), Nic (18 years of age on the bull slap bass), and Tim (17 years old; bangs on anything he can find), they’re proud to bring blues to the Battle. The Dirtbags will rock your long johns off! Dirtbags are playing at 8pm.

WaRRmAuth is one of the only heavy metal acts in Whitehorse. Drawing influences from Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, and Slayer, WaRRmAuth has a brutal sound and charismatic stage presence. An over-the-top live show full of blistering solos, intense breakdowns, and extraordinary audience participation means that this up-and-coming metal band is a must-see for metalheads looking for the next big thing. The characters onstage are Manus “CuddleBunny” Hopkins on lead vocals and guitar, Ragn “Cousin It” Royle on bass guitar, Brandon “Crae” Butler on drums, Milan “Nailz” Lapres on lead guitar, and Isaac “Volt” Pumphrey on electric percussion and turntables. WaRRmAuth is playing at 8:45pm.

Eat Your Friends is an electronic music producer based out of Whitehorse who creates an aggressive blend of dubstep, trap, and moombahton while dabbling in other genres of music. Eat Your Friends is a growing contributor to the Yukon’s electronic scene. He plays at 9:30.

A voice that carries, MC TurMoiL is a 24-year-old hip-hop artist from Whitehorse. One of the few hip-hop acts in his isolated hometown, TurMoiL has risen and made his name heard by industry professionals through out North America. Not afraid to tell you how it is, TurMoiL’s music gives a voice to truth. MC TurMoil has opened for Karl Wolf, Rick J, Sweat Shop Union, Snak The Ripper, Merkules, Grand Analog and more. With his debut album “Black and Green” (produced by Ace Ha) released worldwide, MC TurMoiL is a name to watch out for. Alongside like-minded artist Riddz, MC TurMoil regularly puts on and a high-energy show that engages the crowd and has them always asking for more. MC TuMoil & Riddz play at 10:15. 

When Vancouver’s Robbie Slade joined forces with Montreal transplant Peter Ricq, the result was the ever-evolving mix of contagious rhythm and energy that is the electro-pop dance duo HUMANS. Bringing together the big beats of Ricq’s past as a warehouse party promoter/performer and the melodic sensibility of Slade’s days as a firefighter-turned-folk musician, HUMANS have established themselves as innovative beat-makers successfully fusing experimentation and danceability. Ricq and Slade’s fun, quirky personalities (Slade characterizes Ricq as an“#avacadolover, #stripes” and “#bighandgestures”) translate into their live acts, which have them described as both infectious and smartly crafted. HUMANS are playing from 11 till late.