Ace of Wands

This band is Kate Bush meets Sonic Youth and PJ Harvey! Forged and led by the vision of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lee Rose, Toronto band Ace of Wands is known for their explosive and charismatic live performances, astonishing musicianship, and gothic-rock aesthetics. Ace of Wands creates a fantastical and immersive world of yearning, dread, euphoria, and insight. With lead vocalist Lee Rose alternating between violin and guitar, while simultaneously playing synth-bass foot pedals, joined by Anna Mernieks on guitar and Jody Brumell on drums — together, Ace of Wands defines the essence of Dream Rock.

Their third album “Future Wave” is a collaboration with legendary Canadian rock producer Ian Blurton and takes a bold new sonic step — blending lush soundscapes, sparkling guitars, strings, and a deeply catchy energy. Inspired by themes of haunting, the unknown, and the inevitability of time, Future Wave explores the fear of an advancing future, and how to embrace what we cannot control.

Ace of Wands has toured North America extensively and have appeared at festivals like River and Sky (Sudbury), Riverfest (Elora), and the Wavelength Summer Thing (Toronto).  The band has been featured on CBC Radio (The Strombo Show, Fresh Air, Big City Small World), Exclaim!, NOW Magazine, and college radio across Canada and the USA.