Wares is a Canadian musical project from Edmonton, Alberta, founded by Cassia Hardy in 2013. As of 2018, the live band consists of Hardy (vocals, guitar), Matthew Gooding (bass), Holly Greaves (drums) and Jamie McLean (keyboards). Wares has released one full-length album and four EPs.
History Wares began performing concerts in Edmonton in 2013. In 2016, Wares released a 7-inch single, entitled "Missed the Point" on Sweety Pie Records. "Beach Date," the b-side to the single, was nominated for an Edmonton Music Award in 2017 under the category Indie Rock Recording of the Year. In 2017, Wares released their first full-length album, which was self-titled."Wares: Wares". Exclaim!, Paul Blinov, Published Oct 06, 2017 Wares' debut album brought more attention to the project and BeatRoute praised Hardy's musicianship, noting that her "punk attitude meets skillful composition" on the album. Wares performed at Sled Island Music and Arts Festival in 2015, 2016 and 2017."Sled Island 2015 Day Three Recap". BeatRoute, 27 June 2015"Sled Island 2017 Day One Recap". BeatRoute, 22 June 2017 Gareth Watkins, Christine Leonard, Alec Warkentin, Jodi Brak
In June 2018, Wares toured across Canada, performing in more than 20 cities.
Wares sophomore album, Survival, was released on April 24, 2020, by Vancouver indie label, Mint Records. The album was a long list nominee for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize.
In 2025, Hardy released her first solo single, "Empress", which commemorates Edmonton's Empress Ale House.
Discography
Albums Survival (2020, Mint Records) Wares (2017)
Singles and EPs
Silhouette (2018) Missed The Point (2016) City Kids (2014) Sunshine (2013)
References
External links
Official website