The Beaches

The Beaches are a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 2013 — sisters Jordan and Kylie Miller with Leandra Earl and Eliza Enman-McDaniel — playing hook-driven, anthemic guitar rock. The Juno winners broke through internationally with Blame Brett from Blame My Ex (2023), the obvious place to start. Find The Beaches vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.

About The Beaches

The Beaches formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2013. The band is composed of sisters Jordan Miller (vocals, bass) and Kylie Miller (guitar), along with Leandra Earl and Eliza Enman-McDaniel. After years building a profile in Canada, including a Juno Award win, the band achieved a major commercial breakthrough with the single Blame Brett and the album Blame My Ex (2023), which broadened their international audience.

Sound and style

The Beaches play guitar-driven rock and indie rock with strong pop hooks and a punchy, anthemic delivery. Their music draws on classic rock and 2000s indie influences, with confessional, witty lyrics about relationships and young adulthood.

Discography highlights

  • Late Show (2017)
  • Sisters Not Twins (2021)
  • Blame My Ex (2023)

For collectors

Vinyl pressings of Blame My Ex have appeared in colored variants tied to the album's breakout success. As a band whose international profile rose sharply in the 2020s, early-pressing availability of their catalog is of growing interest.

Where to start

Listeners new to The Beaches often start with Blame My Ex (2023) for Blame Brett. For related listening, see Explore more: Classic Rock and Explore more: Classic Rock.