Performed at the world's largest single day volleyball tournament. Direct support for K-os and USS.
Electronic Press Kit
“Tight band with a loose delivery, powerful forward drive, strong vocal performance...” - Damhnait Doyle, CBC Searchlight Judge
Highlights
Notable Achievements
- Announced 2026 CityFolk Performers
- 2026 Hope Volleyball Festival Performers (Direct Support to K-Os & USS)
- 2025 HOPE Rockfest winners, direct support for Dear Rouge
- 2026 OMIC Capital Music Award Nominees - Group of the Year and Single of the Year for ‘Where the Sun Sets’
- 2025 Ottawa Bluesfest performer
- Headliner for 2024 Holiday Rocker at Bronson Centre - Largest all Local bill in 35 years
- 2024/25 NXNE, 2025 YGK Beer Fest
- CBC Music's Searchlight: Top 100 finalist
- Regular Airtime on Live 88.5FM and national college radio stations
- Support for K-Os, Dear Rouge, JJ Wilde, USS, Hotel Mira, DURRY, Virginia To Vegas
Latest Releases
Jul 2026 - ‘4AM’ Single
Oct 2025 - ‘Kyoto’ (Phoebe Bridgers Cover)
August 2025 - ‘Talking to the Walls’ EP.
Singles: Where the Sun Sets, Me, Myself and Lies
Produced by Thomas D’Arcy (NOBRO, The Sheepdogs, July Talk)
Streaming Link: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thenewhires/talking-to-the-walls
BIography
The New Hires are an indie rock band from Ottawa, ON. Known for their catchy hooks and energetic live performances, their latest EP ‘Talking to the Walls’ produced by Thomas D’Arcy (NOBRO, The Sheepdogs, July Talk), weaves listeners through experiences of social anxieties and personal challenges on the path to self-discovery.
Their creative blend of 2000’s rock nostalgia and modern indie sounds continue to pack some of Ontario’s most notable venues. Supporting artists such as JUNO award-winners JJ Wilde and Dear Rouge, Hotel Mira and DURRY, the dapper 5-piece have been showcasing their back-to-basics approach delivering anthemic ballads and high-energy rock songs you can’t help but sing along to.
The New Hires are Max (Vocals), Phil (Guitar), Aidan (Guitar), Christian (Drums) and Jack (Bass).
Notable Performances
Previous events
HOPE Rockfest w/ Headliners Dear Rouge
Won the 2025 HOPE Rockfest fundraising battle of the bands event to secure a performance at the 2026 HOPE Volleyball SummerFest. H.O.P.E. is a volunteer, not-for-profit, event management organization that raises funds for community-based charities
The New Hires @ Ottawa Bluesfest
The Spectrasonic Holiday Banger @ The Bronson
Headliners The New Hires with F!TH, Complicit, Neon Ghosthouse. Largest attended local show in 35 years, 500+ tickets sold.
NXNE 2024 - The New Hires
Played at 2024 NXNE at Supermarket in Toronto.
Music
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Where The Sun Sets 3:390:00/3:39
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Annabelle 3:280:00/3:28
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0:00/2:56
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Get Out 3:440:00/3:44
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New York City 3:140:00/3:14
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Darling 4:120:00/4:12
Press & Reviews
CBC Radio - All in a Day w/ Alan Neal - The band talks to Alan about their latest EP, Talking To The Walls.
Bad Media Club (podcast) - Ep. 94 /NM: Chasing the Sunshine, BIRDHAND & The New Hires
Ego & Vice podcast - Episode 152: Season 8 Premiere The New Hires One Year Later
CBC Music - "The New Hires represent Ottawa for CBC Searchlight"
Neighbourhood Noise - “And the fear of missing out…”
Fan Behaviour - “Beefing and Boredom”
Hidden Beats - "Ice Dragon Boat Festival in Ottawa - Day 2"
Boot --- Music - "Canadian outfit The New Hires evoke 00s Indie fun on their new single 'New York City'!"
APT613 - "Gig Photos: No Hits + The New Hires + Salmon Ella + Noise Hotel at The Rainbow 03.03.23"
Rogers TV - TV Interview "Daytime Ottawa - Friday April 26th 2024" (30:25)
Ottawa Citizen - "I saw 200 concerts in 2024. These were the best shows of the year"