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…

“ Expect an engaging, explosive, and highly entertaining"

After three years, Lucid Smog Disorder has finally released their highly anticipated single, “Rollercoaster Daydreams.” This track is perfect for fans of Green Day, Blink-182, and pop-punk in general. If…

“  raw and garage feel that feels gritty but very intentional and polished"

Toronto’s newest band and project, The Mollies, has hit the scene and surprised us all! Created by Jacob Schmor, the band has just released their self-titled…

“ Always on the verge of explosion"

Become Nothing is finally here, and we’re so excited to be spotlighting one of our favourite songs on the record titled "Climb by Burner. The song is dark, eerie, and very powerful…

“ Bottle” has a high-quality post punk and indie sound while staying true to its DIY roots.!”

The Brantford boys, Static Safari, have released their latest single, “Bottle.” Ever since we heard their EP Stage Invader and saw them…

“ The entire EP has a distinct NYC vibe, and we highly recommend checking it out”

"Can't Take It" is the latest release by Miranda and The Beat, a NYC- and New Orleans-based group. According to the band, "Can't…

“ The song features the classic, gritty, garage-style Pinhead Gunpowder sound we're used to. ”

East Bay legends and supergroup Pinhead Gunpowder are back with a new single and album announcement! The single we are spotlighting is "Unt." The song…

“ Big Milk is one of our favorite bands in the Toronto scene, and we love seeing them live”

In the local punk scene do you keep seeing a surplus of cows or milk videos with some epic music in…

“ The bridge pulls you deeply into its elevating melodies that hits deepest in your heart.”

So-cal fans here it is! An incredible new album coming straight from the sunshine state recorded at Jazz Cats Studio and was produced, mixed…

“We always appreciate a good dynamic shift, and this song executes it flawlessly.”

The Toronto-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Cam Kahin has released his new single titled “whatever you want,”  which is released on Dine Alone Records.

The song…

“The sound is straight out of an early 90's mixtape to be treasured and held to your heart.”

Smoking In Bed has released their debut single titled “Words for a Friend.” This song includes everything we love in a song—guitar…

"..from the subtle orchestral instruments to the backing vocals makes this song one of our favourite releases of 2024. "

One of our favourite Toronto artists, Harkness, just released their latest single titled "View From The Moon." This single has…

"Raw sound with an explosive tone"

The latest release by zBTFD Records artist Burner is out now, titled "Outtathecount"! Fuzzy vocals, explosive guitars, and a super catchy chorus are just some of the things that make this single…