Immaculate Machine

Immaculate Machine was a spirited indie rock trio hailing from Victoria, British Columbia, known for their clever lyrics and infectious pop-rock energy. Formed in 2003 by multi-instrumentalists Brooke Gallupe and Kathryn Calder (later of The New Pornographers fame), the band carved out a niche in Canada’s indie scene with their quirky harmonies and piano-driven hooks. Their 2005 debut *Ones and Zeros* and follow-up *Fables* (2007) showcased their knack for pairing introspective storytelling with danceable rhythms, earning comparisons to art-pop acts like The New Pornographers and Belle & Sebastian. Though they went on hiatus in the late 2000s, tracks like *High on Jackson Hill* remain cult favorites—a testament to their brief but bright burst of witty, literary-minded indie rock.