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Apr 2 2024
MEAN MOTOR SCOOTER - Sleepyhead
Everything we love in a tune: a catchy guitar line, massive-sounding drums
Mean Motor Scooter is a Texas-based band and they’re back with a brand new album titled "Daydreamer." The song we are spotlighting is the second track off the…
Read moreMar 4 2024
SEX MEX - Cold, Not Cute
Feb 26 2024
DAMMIT GOLDIE - House of Stone
Canadian SPOTLIGHT
“ nostalgic yet modern sound ”
Dammit Goldie is a Hamilton based punk/post-grunge band. They’re back with their latest release titled “House of Stone”. This single features heavy guitars, punchy drums and bass, and melodic and strong vocals.…
Read moreFeb 5 2024
WHYTIDE - Circles
Jan 22 2024
RUBY DOOM - Maggot
Canadian SPOTLIGHT
“ must-see live act”
MAGGOT is the first track on Ruby Doom’s debut EP EATING PAUL. An instant crunchy guitar driven track that delivers powerful vocals, punchy drums, driven bass, and a very catchy chorus.
This recording catches…
Read moreOct 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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Read moreSep 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…
Read moreJun 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…
Read moreJun 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…
Read moreJun 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…
Read moreMay 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…
Read moreMay 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.…
Read moreMay 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.
…
Read moreMay 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…
Read moreApr 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…
Read moreApr 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…
Read moreApr 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…
Read moreMar 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…
Read moreMar 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…
Read moreFeb 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…
Read moreFeb 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…
Read moreFeb 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…
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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