Dear Rouge

Dear Rouge is coming to a city near you with a career that has established the duo as one of Canada's leading alternative rock acts. Formed in Vancouver in 2012 by husband and wife Drew and Danielle McTaggart, the band's name is derived from the French translation of their hometown of Red Deer, Alberta. From the beginning, Dear Rouge gained attention for its distinctive blend of alternative rock, new wave, synthpop and post-punk, combining infectious melodies with polished modern production. This unique sound quickly earned the duo a prominent place in the Canadian music scene.

After winning the Peak Performance Project in 2012, Dear Rouge released its debut album, Black to Gold, in 2015. The album featured successful singles including I Heard I Had, Best Look Lately and Black to Gold, all of which received significant Canadian alternative radio airplay. The duo followed with PHASES in 2018, Spirit in 2022 and Lonesome High in 2025. Other notable songs include Fake Fame, Meet Me at the Rio, Goon, Life Goes By and I Can't Keep Up and Dream Dreamer. Several of their singles have reached the top of Canada's Alternative Rock charts.

Throughout its career, Dear Rouge has received numerous honors, including the 2016 JUNO Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year. The duo has also earned multiple nominations at the JUNO Awards and the Western Canadian Music Awards. Through its acclaimed albums, successful radio singles and unmistakable musical identity, Dear Rouge continues to be one of the defining names in contemporary Canadian alternative rock. Purchase your tickets today at Tickets.ca.