Born Ruffians
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Born Ruffians performing at History in November 2024. From left to right: Maddy Wilde, Luke Lalonde, Mitch DeRosier, Steve Hamelin | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Midland, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock, post-punk revival |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Yep Roc, Warp, Wavy Haze Records, Paper Bag |
| Members | Mitch DeRosier Steve Hamelin Luke Lalonde Maddy Wilde |
| Past members | Andy Lloyd Adam Hindle |
| Website | www |
Born Ruffians are a Canadian indie rock band based in Toronto. Officially founded in 2004 in the Georgian Bay town of Midland, Ontario, the band is composed of frontman Luke Lalonde, bassist Mitch DeRosier, drummer Steve Hamelin, and keyboardist Maddy Wilde. During the 2010s, they were also joined by Andy Lloyd (guitar/keyboards) and Adam Hindle (drums).
Born Ruffians released their debut album Red, Yellow & Blue in 2008, and have since released nine albums in total. Their latest album, Beauty's Pride, was released in 2025.