[{"n": "Ad·ver·sary", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/ad-ver-sary/", "s": "Canadian industrial project known for provocative critiques of the genre."}, {"n": "Barenaked Ladies", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/barenaked-ladies/", "s": "Canadian rock band known for pop hits and comic stage shows."}, {"n": "Big Sugar (band)", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/big-sugar-band/", "s": "Canadian blues-rock band formed in Toronto in 1988."}, {"n": "Bodega (Canadian band)", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/bodega-canadian-band/", "s": "Canadian alternative rock band, Juno-nominated for debut album."}, {"n": "Camouflage Nights", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/camouflage-nights/", "s": "Canadian electronic rock duo formed after Thrush Hermit disbanded."}, {"n": "The Dave Howard Singers", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/the-dave-howard-singers/", "s": "A cult Canadian alternative rock project blending lounge-pop with industrial noise."}, {"n": "Die Mannequin", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/die-mannequin/", "s": "Canadian alternative rock band founded by Care Failure."}, {"n": "Dilly Dally", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/dilly-dally/", "s": "Toronto alternative rock band known for their signature guitar tones and raspy vocals."}, {"n": "Elliott Brood", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/elliott-brood/", "s": "Canadian alternative country trio known for death country and frontier rock."}, {"n": "Our Lady Peace", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/our-lady-peace/", "s": "Canadian alternative rock band formed in Toronto in 1992, known for hits like 'Starseed' and 'Clumsy'."}, {"n": "Poledo", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/poledo/", "s": "Loud, distorted riffs and screamed lyrics from Thornhill."}, {"n": "Rough Trade (band)", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/rough-trade-band/", "s": "Provocative Toronto rock band known for lesbian-themed hits and bondage stage attire."}, {"n": "Smashing Satellites", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/smashing-satellites/", "s": "Toronto alternative rock band known for 'Gamblin' Man' and the album 'SonicAluzion'."}, {"n": "Acid Test (band)", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/acid-test-band/", "s": "Canadian alternative band from Toronto, active since 1990."}, {"n": "Big Wreck", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/big-wreck/", "s": "Canadian rock band formed in Boston, known for enduring reunion."}, {"n": "Blue Peter (band)", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/blue-peter-band/", "s": "Canadian new wave band known for 'Don't Walk Past' and MTV success."}, {"n": "Blue Rodeo", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/blue-rodeo/", "s": "Canadian rock band formed in 1984 in Toronto."}, {"n": "Brkn Love", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/brkn-love/", "s": "Canadian alternative rock band formed in Toronto in 2018."}, {"n": "Cowboy Junkies", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/cowboy-junkies/", "s": "Canadian band known for hushed, blues-infused alternative country."}, {"n": "Glueleg", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/glueleg/", "s": "Canadian alternative rock band known for Chapman Stick and saxophone."}, {"n": "I Mother Earth", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/i-mother-earth/", "s": "Canadian rock band known for 1990s hits and lineup changes."}, {"n": "Metric (band)", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/metric-band/", "s": "Canadian indie rock band formed in 1998 in Toronto."}, {"n": "The Beaches (band)", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/the-beaches-band/", "s": "Toronto alternative rock band known for Juno-winning albums and viral hits."}, {"n": "The Black Maria", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/the-black-maria/", "s": "Canadian rock band from Toronto, active 2002–2007."}, {"n": "The Framework", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/the-framework/", "s": "Toronto indie-rock band known for energetic live shows."}, {"n": "Thornley (band)", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/thornley-band/", "s": "Canadian alternative rock band formed by Ian Thornley in 2002."}, {"n": "TWRP (band)", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/twrp-band/", "s": "Anonymous Canadian rock band with a fictional space-time origin."}, {"n": "Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/ubiquitous-synergy-seeker/", "s": "Canadian duo known for eclectic sound and independent spirit."}, {"n": "Valley (band)", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/valley-band/", "s": "Canadian alternative pop band formed after a studio double-booking."}, {"n": "Vital Sines", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/vital-sines/", "s": "Canadian post-punk band known for influential single 'Collage'."}, {"n": "13 Engines", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/13-engines/", "s": "Canadian alternative rock band from Toronto, active 1980s–1990s."}, {"n": "The Pursuit of Happiness (band)", "u": "/e/alternative-rock-groups-from-toronto/the-pursuit-of-happiness-band/", "s": "Canadian rock and power pop band known for 'I'm an Adult Now'."}]