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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“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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“ 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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“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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“ 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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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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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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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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"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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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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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…