Quit It! are from Mohkinstsis (Calgary) on Treaty 7 Territory in so-called Canada. Maximum Rocknroll calls them “socio-political anthemic punk.” All members of the band sing and write, lending their voices to a chorus of critical thought, accountability, and hope. Quit It! is community-powered, providing heart-pumping anthems by committee.

Born in the midst of the pandemic, Quit It! rose from the ashes of Canadian touring mainstays River Jacks. The band began with the release of their debut EP (December 2020). Quit It! features a veteran cast, with members of Mandible Klaw (AB), Pill Crusher (AB), Greg Rekus Band (MB), Creeden’s Flying Hellfish (ON), The Wild (NB), and Rum Runner (AB). The band began touring around Western Canada immediately after health restrictions lifted in 2021. It was not long before Quit It! began headlining shows in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Victoria and many communities in between.

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Hailing from the vibrant punk scene of Treaty 7 Territory, Quit It! emerges as a force to be reckoned with, delivering socio-political anthems that echo with raw energy and unyielding passion. Championed by Maximum Rocknroll as the torchbearers of "socio-political anthemic punk," Quit It! harnesses the power of collective voices to ignite a chorus of critical thought, accountability, and hope.

Formed amidst the tumult of the pandemic, Quit It! rises from the ashes of Canadian touring stalwarts, River Jacks. With a debut EP release in December 2020, Quit It! wasted no time in unleashing their incendiary brand of punk upon the world. Comprising a seasoned ensemble drawn from the ranks of Mandible Klaw, the Greg Rekus Band, Jon Creeden’s Flying Hellfish, Rum Runner, and more, Quit It! boasts a roster of veteran musicians whose collective experience fuels their electrifying performances.

Fuelled by a commitment to community empowerment, Quit It! is more than just a band; they are a beacon of resilience and solidarity. Taking their songs of hope to the people, Quit It! embarked on a relentless touring schedule across so-called Canada as soon as health restrictions eased in 2021. From coast to coast, Quit It! commands stages and hearts alike, headlining shows and leaving an indelible mark on every community they touch.

With each chord and every impassioned lyric, Quit It! blazes a trail of defiance and unity, calling on community members to stand up, speak out, and support one another. For Quit It!, the music is more than a soundtrack—it's a call to action, a rallying cry in a world hungry for change. Quit It! is community powered, providing heart-pumping anthems by committee.