Ottawa Explosion Weekend announces first wave of bands for 2018 (The White Wires, Martha, Peach Kelli Pop)

The Ottawa Explosion Weekend returns to the nation’s capitol June 13-17 for its eighth edition, and organizers have just revealed the first names set to play at Ottawa’s annual punk blow-out.

Beloved Ottawa power-trio The White Wires will return from semi-hibernation for the festival, which will also feature a set from Peach Kelli Pop (fronted by White Wires drummer Allie Hanlon), along with U.K. pop-punk outfit Martha.

Ticketing info for the fest is still TBA — stay tuned to ottawaexplosion.com for updates. In the meantime, check out videos from all three announced bands below.