Junkhouse is a Canadian rock band whose gritty, blues-infused sound helped define an alternative edge within the country’s roots rock scene of the 1990s. Formed in Hamilton, Ontario, the group was led by singer-songwriter Tom Wilson. Drawing on working-class sensibilities and a deep affection for American blues and Southern rock, Junkhouse crafted songs that felt both raw and deliberate—equal parts barroom swagger and poetic reflection.
The band broke through with their 1993 debut album Strays, which produced the hit single Out of My Head. The track’s driving rhythm and hook-laden chorus earned heavy radio rotation in Canada and established Junkhouse as a compelling new voice in alternative rock. Unlike many of their contemporaries, the band leaned into a rootsier palette—slide guitar, groove-heavy arrangements, and Wilson’s distinctive, gravel-toned vocals—setting them apart from the prevailing sound of the era.
The current Junkhouse line includes Tom Wilson , Ray Farrugia-Drums, Thompson Wilson Shaw- bass, Aaron Goldstein- guitars, Jesse O’Brien -keys, James Robertson-guitars