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SUN JUNKIES ALBUM RELEASE SHOW


a sold ouT mosh driven party

A legendary venue, with a great live band. Sun Junkies had the crowd dancing, moshing, and screaming every lyric back. A night of indie, garage, punk, and special moments.

Review
Sound Wave Punk
Hot Garbage, Psychedelic rock at Houndstooth toronto

 A night of dark and moody sweltering synths

Halloween night with Hot Garbage

One of our favorite Halloween's in Toronto to date. The chance to catch one of our fav bands at PWYC event on the west side of Toronto, and why you need to check out Hot Garbage and Houndstooth. A night of dark and moody sweltering synths. 

Review

Oct 20 2023

WASTING TIME - Coffee Break

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT  

“ nostalgic raw sound” 

If you like Blink-182 or Green Day, you are going to love this latest release. Wasting Time's newest release, "Coffee Break," gives us a taste of the nostalgic raw sound that we love. 

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Sep 22 2023

THE RED PEARS - TIRED

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT  

“ tender tunes by The Red Pears” 

After a summer hiatus, Critical Spotlight is back. It was this stunning tune by The Red Pears that brought us out of hiding.

Nothing is more haunting than when reverb encases…

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Sep 13 2023

TEENAGE BOOTLEROCKET + THE QUEERS

A NIGHT OF SKATE PUNK WITH HALF PIPE HEROES

Months ago we had our ticket bought ready to go see Teenage Bottlerocket and The Queers! We early anticipated the night! All Ready to go! To our surprise last minute…

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Jun 25 2023

VENUE SPOTLIGHT TRAXIDE

The Traxide True to the underground

The raw aggressive punk scene bubbles and boils underneath the overly polished and auto-tuned pop music of the 2020s. 

We visited one of the most elusive punk venues in Montreal that carefully balances booking…

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Jun 15 2023

SUN JUNKIES - SOMETIMES

SPOTLIGHT  

“ waging a war against music” 

When it comes to supporting music from our own country, nothing beats the thrill of stumbling across a gem like Sun Junkies. They came on our radar a couple of years back, and…

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Jun 9 2023

WEDNESDAY BENDER - HMS TERROR

NEW RELEASE                  

“For those lucky enough to catch Wednesday Bender live, their performance is nothing short of electrifying.”

Wednesday Bender are a grunge and punk band from Scarborough, Ontario. “Mix with your favourite alcohol for maximum results” says their…

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May 25 2023

BALKANS - TROUBLED AND DONE

SPOTLIGHT  

“ unique tones that layers over the pop indie rock sound” 

This band is everything we miss about music a true gem. Discovered much too late, they have sadly since disbanded, and the lead singer has formed his…

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May 19 2023

BARNACLE - JARRY POOL

NEW RELEASE                  

“These guys are the golden boys of good time rock”

The best way to describe this band is surf goth designed for moshpits. You need to check out the album "Old Songs" by this talented Montreal-based band.…

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May 17 2023

BLOOD ORANGE - I'M SORRY WE LIED

SPOTLIGHT  

“ a throwback to the 80s new wave movement” 

Blood Orange was born in Essex and transformed his career in New York City. He also has an unique neurological phenomenon called “synesthesia” giving him the ability to see…

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May 12 2023

PLJ - ROCK N' ROLL IS DEAD

NEW RELEASE                  

“These guys are the golden boys of good time rock”

When you hear the name Pink Leather Jackets you may envisioned Jem and the holograms rock style but to the music scene of Toronto it’s something else.

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May 11 2023

WARISH - WOVEN

SPOTLIGHT  

“ A mix of dirty, grungy riffs and raspy, distorted vocals that will transport you” 

It’s seems that socal is where it’s at these dats for fresh grungy punk rock sound is stemming from. The resurgence of the earlier…

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Apr 22 2023

HARKNESS - KISSES WE INVENT

SPOTLIGHT             
 

Harkness is known for his creative and outrageous stage performances. However it’s important to point out But in truth, Harkness needs to be known as the talented producer, songwriter, and lyricist who knows how to craft a captivating musical…

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Apr 17 2023

PRIMO DANGER - DEMAGNITIZED

NEW RELEASE            
 

Dallas based band “Primo Danger’s” latest single, "Demagnetized," is a musical experience that combines the best of new wave post punk and garage rock vibes. It's a breath of fresh air in the world of music, with its…

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Apr 13 2023

KRASH ROCKET - JUST TO GET HURT

SPOTLIGHT         
 

Krash Rocket, a member of the California band "Rinse and Repeat," has embarked on a solo adventure into the music world. His featured song, "Just to Get Hurt," from 2021 caught our attention. The track boasts a full, warm…

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Apr 13 2023

BAD NERVES - DON'T STOP

SPOTLIGHT        
 

Bad Nerves is a powerful 5-piece band hailing from London, UK, that is sure to get you moving with their intense power-pop sound. Drawing inspiration from legendary bands like the Ramones and The Strokes. We had to check them…

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Apr 3 2023

TRASH PUPPETS - CHASING MONSTERS

NEW RELEASE       
 

Trash Puppets, a new addition to the Canadian punk scene, have just released their latest EP titled "Dumpster Fire Disco". Our featured track for today is "Chasing Monsters". The band's old-school pop punk sound is reminiscent of an…

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Mar 29 2023

VIAGARA BOYS - TROGLODYTE

SONG OF THE WEEK    
 

"Troglodyte", the single released last year by Swedish punk band "Viagra Boys", paints a haunting picture of the eerie mindset of far-right conspiracy theorists. The lyrics are dark and disturbing, drawing listeners into the twisted worldview…

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Mar 28 2023

TCIYF - STREET FOOD 

SONG OF THE WEEK 
 

TCIYF Street food These South African Punks deliver a traditional mix of punk with infection baselines and leads. These skate punks have a mission beyond music – they're here to inspire the youth to get involved…

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Feb 24 2023

STRAWBERRY COUGH - SAD AT THE MALL

NEW RELEASE
 

Throbbing percussion, radiant guitar riffs and the element of suprise as progress to the stunning melodic bridge. This one of my favorite bands coming out of Canada, we were lucky enough to snag these guys for our first…

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Feb 17 2023

FLOATS - STEALING TURF FROM A COWBOY

NEW RELEASE
 

Drifting into Lofi surf dream. Enveloped into a warm cocoon of guitar melodies + vocal melodic layers that make you feel at home. Floats is an artist from Texas who last year toured with The Red Pears. If…

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Feb 17 2023

BEACH FOX - I MISS US

NEW RELEASE


The melody of this song transports my heart into a blissful memory of brighter days, it perfectly articulates the feeling of longing. This band is a 4 piece based out of Toronto, and is one of the most…

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Feb 17 2023

THE BOBBY LEE'S - DIG YOUR HIPS

NEW RELEASE

Brooding bass infused with pulsating energy, one of the reason we are in love with this New York Punk band. "Led by vocalist/guitarist Sam Quartin, the Bobby Lees are a band of four young, adroit musicians hailing from…

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