Working in the timeless guitar-and-drums format, the rousing Canadian indie rock duo Japandroids forged a sound that is equal parts garage, punk, and classic rock & roll. They rose to widespread acclaim in 2009 following the release of their debut album, Post-Nothing, earning Juno Award nominations both for that and its critically acclaimed follow-up, 2012's Celebration Rock. After a lengthy touring hiatus, Japandroids returned to the stage and the studio for 2017's more polished Near to the Wild Heart of Life. Their first live album, Massey Fucking Hall, appeared in 2020. The...