Cistern

Cistern is a Squamish, British Columbia–based indie rock band known for their raw, DIY approach to songwriting, recording, and visual production. Drawing from 2000s indie rock, 90s slowcore, and 80s post-punk, they blend influences into an atmospheric and emotionally charged sound shaped by members’ previous projects including Loam, Good Normal, Painted Fruit, and N0V3L. Since their 2024 debut album Head Full of Questions and follow-up EP New Standard, the band has continued to evolve with their 2025 LP Rhizome, exploring themes of societal power, relationships, and social crisis through dynamic, textured arrangements. Their 2026 singles “The Start” and “Spiral” continue this trajectory, pairing intensity with melodic depth. Cistern has built a strong live reputation through local performances and European tours, and continues to expand their audience through independent releases and touring.