"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…

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

"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…

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.…

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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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…