The Besnard Lakes are an indie rock band based in Montreal, Canada. They have been making music since 2003 and released six full-length albums of dark, melodic rock music featuring swirling guitars, keyboards, and shimmering atmospherics. Their debut album The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse was released in 2006 and was followed by a string of albums such as Andorra, The Besnard Lakes Are The Roaring Night, Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO and The Besnard Lakes Are the Divine Wind to great critical acclaim. They have toured extensively across Canada, Europe, and the U.S. and have performed at music festivals around the world. They have drawn comparisons to distinctive acts like My Morning Jacket, Pink Floyd, and Stereolab.