These days it’s hard to imagine a world without “Safety Dance” or “Pop Goes The World” but back in 1977 in Montreal Canada when Ivan Doroschuk started then punk rock turned New Wave outfit Men Without Hats he surely only dreamed he would write the 2 globally recognized smash hits and definitely had no idea his songs would be heard everywhere from McDonalds restaurant ads, Alaska airlines commercials to multi-media Super bowl campaigns not to mention the now infamous Tide pods “Pop Goes World” campaign and the global soccer chant at UEFA Euros 2024!
Back then Ivan was joined by his brother Colin Doroschuk for the better part of the ’80’s along with a host of other talented musicians, Ivan being the main songwriter and constant throughout the years. With a long string of successful album releases and a 2020 induction into the Canadian songwriters hall of fame we fast forward to 2023 where, as if it was meant to be, the Men Without Hats family ties would come full circle when replacing brother Colin Doroschuk on keyboards was his lovely and extremely talented daughter Sahara Sloan.
Ivan entered the studio in early 2025 writing and recording with Grammy & Juno award winning producer Brian Howes. These songs have become the brand new MWH album On The Moon, out now, with the first fantastically fun single “I Love the ‘80s” already racking up over 1.5m YouTube views.
As if that’s not enough the band also recorded performances from a 2024 tour for a live album that includes all the hits and was released in February, 2025 both on vinyl and all streaming platforms.
Back from touring coast-to-coast in Canada and the USA, plus a summer UK / EU tour and final Canadian dates still coming to finish off 2025, to say that the band has “hit their stride” would be the understatement of the year! The professionalism, musicality and camaraderie of this group is unmatched. The enthusiasm, energy and excitement Men Without Hats brings to the stage is overwhelming: “Incredible,” Brilliant”, “captivating” – terms being heard by audiences and promoters alike.
The current line up of : Ivan Doroschuk (vocals), Sahara Sloan (keyboards + vocals), Sho Murray (Guitar) and veteran drummer Adrian White is a line up for the ages, MEN WITHOUT HATS will put smile on your face and some sweat on your brow. Please remember to DANCE SAFELY!!