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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“ 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…

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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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“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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“ 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…

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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…

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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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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…