2024 BREAKTHROUGH GROUP OF THE YEAR | Good Kid | | The JUNO Awards

Good Kid is a five-piece pack of rambunctious indie rockers from Toronto, a jack-of-all-trades ensemble of musicians, programmers, and storytellers. Drawing inspiration from J-rock, indie-rock, and pop-punk, they’ve transformed their band into an expansive internet art project. With emphasis on their fictional character, Nomu, they’ve crafted video games, fostered inclusive online communities, and garnered the attention of major content creators worldwide. Their music was featured in a MrBeast video, in the game Fortnite, and they are endorsed by content creators from the likes of Wilbur Soot, TommyInnit, and Ph1LzA.

Their single “No Time to Explain,” part of their latest EP, Good Kid 3, has amassed millions of streams on Spotify and received airplay on prominent radio stations such as Alt Nation and Alt 94.7. More recently, their track “Mimi’s Delivery Service” went viral, accumulating over 10 million views and inspiring 800+ creations using the sound. This viral moment propelled their growth across streaming platforms and social media channels. Good Kid’s popularity extends beyond the digital realm, evident in their sold-out headline tour in May 2023, a nearly sold-out UK tour alongside Lovejoy, and their successful sold out headlining debut in London.