Critical Zero

"  Incredible harmonies, killer guitar solos, and an amazing melody

 If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ve most likely seen this band on our page. Toronto punk rock icons No Sunshine Collective have just released their latest single…

" Great example of push and pull, dynamics, and the swagger that comes naturally to some bands - they’ve got it nailed down"

Locket is the latest release by an incredible band that is new to us, BRŪHA. The…

" Angsty side, serving up a track that’s gritty, moody, and reflective of their punk side."

Black Budget is back in full force with their new single “Grump,” out now on Brooklyn’s King Pizza Records. The Toronto trio leans…

" a shoegaze fuzzed-out trip"

HAUNTING is Ruby Doom’s latest single, and it is one of our favourite releases of the summer. Haunting is Ruby Doom like we’ve never heard before - a shoegaze fuzzed-out trip. The single boasts…

" Grit, rawness, and attitude."

Toronto’s very own Lucid Smog Disorder has released their newest single, Maddy Addy. We love this song and have been hearing it live for a while now, and we’re so happy it’s finally available for…

" Grit, rawness, and attitude."

L.A. WITCH is a band that has been on our radar for a few years now, and we’re stoked to be spotlighting their latest release, The Lines.

The Lines has grit, rawness, and attitude -…

" We are living in crazy times when protest music is needed the most, and Teen Mortgage deliver their message while making it fun."

Teen Mortgage have just released one of our favourite songs of 2025, titled Party! The…

"amazing layering, with gang vocals and percussion instruments woven throughout"

One of our favourite Toronto bands, Sunlust, has released their long-awaited EP titled No Worries. The song we’re spotlighting is the title track of the EP, and it’s an…

"explosive sound with an incredible performance"

This one is for all the psychedelic, garage-punk, and gritty music lovers. From Harderwijk, Netherlands, Eyesores is our latest obsession. The song we’re spotlighting is Dancing Clown from their latest EP, Wrong Place, Worst…

“‘A soundtrack for when you’re losing your mind"

From sold-out house shows to opening for bands we love like Teenage Bottlerocket and Teen Mortgage, Toronto's desert punk band Black Budget has returned with a fervent high-energy track to help…

“‘I Don’t Care’ has a dreamy vibe with lots of nice reverb and atmosphere."

It’s not every day that we get to find a new band from Italy. One of the positives of streaming platforms is that they will sometimes…

“rockabilly garage rock tune that’s incredibly catchy"

Being part of the Toronto music scene has introduced us to some amazing people who are always at shows and supporting the community. Jesse and Shawn are two of those people, also known…