North of America

**North of America** was a Canadian indie rock trio hailing from Halifax, Nova Scotia, known for their sharp, mathy guitar riffs and frenetic energy. Active from the late ’90s to the mid-2000s, the band—Josh Salter (bass/vocals), Mark Mullane (guitar/vocals), and Paul Boudreau (drums)—became a staple of the East Coast DIY scene, blending post-hardcore intensity with clever, angular songwriting. Their sound, often tagged as "thinking person's punk," thrived on unpredictable time signatures and lyrical wit, earning them a cult following.

Key releases like *Elements of an Incomplete Map* (2001, reissued in 2014) and *This Is Dance Floor Numerology* (2003) showcased their knack for weaving chaos into catchy hooks. Tracks like "The Sepultura" and EPs such as *Brothers, Sisters* cemented their reputation for live shows that felt equal parts cerebral and unhinged. Though they disbanded in 2004, their influence lingers in Canada’s indie underground, celebrated for pushing boundaries without losing their raw, scrappy charm.

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