The Flatliners is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Toronto in the early 2000s. Led by Chris Cresswell, the band developed a sound blending melodic punk, hardcore and ska influences, with songwriting that is both energetic, dark and introspective. With albums such as Destroy to Create, The Great Awake and Cavalcade, The Flatliners became one of the notable bands in the contemporary Canadian punk scene.