Sydney is a post-hardcore/alternative rock band from Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Originally active between 2004 and 2008, in early 2026 the band announced that they have reunited and plan on releasing a new music. The band started out in 2004 under the name Holden, and changed shortly after due to another band with the same name from California who sued them. Their self-titled album was released in 2005, which was recorded in a garage at a cost of $500. Sydney developed a huge fanbase in the Southern Ontario independent music scene before being signed to Black Box Recordings. The band originally consisted of: Scott Sanderson, Kyle Anderson, Brent Munro, Jay Jensen, and Magic. Magic was later eaten by bears, and Anto Boros joined the band. Sydney released their second album, titled 'When We Were Safe' on October 9th, 2007. Shortly after their second CD release, Guitarist Brent Munro left the band. Sydney have had several fill ins and were still going strong. Sydney opened for bands such as Underoath, Bayside, Set Your Goals, and other well known bands. They've played Warped Tour and Bamboozle in New Jersey in 2005. This year they've toured with The Swellers in the US, and Dead and Divine in Canada, and will shortly start a mini Ontario tour with Rosesdead. Unfortunately, the boys announced their disbandment on September 25th, 2008. Anto Boros went on to join The Swellers. On May 10, 2013 the band reunited for a one-off show, with The Goodbye Celebration, in Toronto at The Mod Club. As of March 2026, the band has reunited, releasing their first new song in 19 years, with plans to release an album later in the year. Members: Scott Sanderson - Vocals Jay Jensen - Guitar Brent Munro - Guitar Anto Boros - Bass/Vocals Kyle Anderson - Drums sydneymusic.ca