History

Crown Lands is a Canadian rock music duo from Oshawa, Ontario. The band consists of vocalist and drummer Cody Bowles and guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist Kevin Comeau. Their music incorporates influences from progressive rock and is inspired by Indigenous resistance to colonialism. The group’s name, Crown Lands, reflects a desire to challenge the concept of Canadian "crown land," which refers to lands taken from First Nations. Crown Lands received the Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year in 2021 and was nominated for Rock Album of the Year the same year. Their second album, Fearless, was nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the 2024 Juno Awards. Additionally, their album Ritual II was nominated for Instrumental Album of the Year at the 2026 Juno Awards.