"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…

"Poppy riffs with high intencity"

UK 5-piece power pop-rocknroll band Bad Nerves are back with their second album titled ‘Still Nervous’. The song we are spotlighting is the second track off the album, ‘Antidote’. The song is 1 minute and…

Everything we enjoy in a Death Lens song

With over a decade of releases, including being nominated for Live Artist of the Year and winning Punk/Hardcore Artist of the Year in Boston, Zip-Tie Handcuffs released their latest single "Wild" on…

Video Spotlight

If you are a fan of psychedelic rock with a mix of indie and funk, you are going to love this release. "DVD vidéo" is a single released by the Montreal-based group Wizaard, written by Marie-Hélène Coutu…

Everything we enjoy in a Death Lens song

Death Lens has released their long-awaited full-length album titled "Cold World," their first full-length album under Epitaph Records. The song we're spotlighting is "Limousine." If you know by now, we're big…

An iconic opener of an album and is a song that gets straight to the point

Embark on a sonic journey with Gale - an alt-rock artist based in Toronto, and their latest release is the album titled “ALONETIME”. The…

An iconic opener of an album and is a song that gets straight to the point

"Wine Lips"  is a psych, garage, and punk band from Toronto, and they've most recently released their latest album titled "Super Mega…

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…

INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT  

Overdriven vocals, catchy and crunchy guitars & bass

"Sex Mex" is a garage pop project started in 2021 based out of San Antonio, Texas. Their latest release is the EP “Cold, Not Cute”, and the song we are…

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.…

SPOTLIGHT  

“  layered lo-fi dream” 

Circles is the latest release of the FLorida artist Whytide. The single opens up with a beautiful lo-fi lead synths and quickly builds to an explosion of crunchy and compressed drums, bass, and guitar.…

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…

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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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…