FAT MIKE GETS STRUNG OUT FAT WRECK CHORDS Amidst NOFX’s final tour, Fat Mike has contributed something a bit unexpected to his impressive discography. Fat Mike Gets Strung Out is a completely instrumental reimagining of NOFX songs. The [...]
The Dreadnoughts Roll And Go Stomp Records The Dreadnoughts have been baptized with a variety of classifications, from “cluster folk” to “polka punk” to “ciderpunk”. Their new album, Roll and Go, pulls together all the genres they have [...]
THE TEA PARTY SUNSHOWER COALITION MUSIC/WARNER MUSIC CANADA Canadian rock trio The Tea Party offer something different with their new EP Sunshower. Well-known for their dark and moody offerings in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, the band’s sound [...]
Murray Acton Covid-19 Nervous Breakdown Independent On the subject of COVID-19, Murray “The Cretin” Acton has a lot to say on his debut solo album. For a guy who has been touring with Canadian punk legends Dayglo Abortions since 1979, it’s easy [...]
IT MAKES FOR GOOD MUSIC: A CONVERSATION WITH FAT MIKE OF NOFX A CONVERSATION WITH FAT MIKE OF NOFX To any punk for the last four decades, NOFX’s Fat Mike probably needs no introduction. Fronting NOFX since ’83 has been no easy ride – 38 years of [...]
Cranberries No Need To Argue (Remastered) Island Records/UMe Irish alt-rock group The Cranberries have released a reissue of their second album, No Need To Argue. Along with various B-sides, demos, and live tracks, it features remastered [...]
The Killer Wails The Killer Wails Independent Toronto’s The Killer Wails offer something refreshing this summer with their first self-titled full-length. Described as “weirdo punks”, they have created an album which is undeniably punk-influenced [...]
ATD A Total Disappointment Kinda Cool Records Vancouver’s ATD have been tearing it up since blasting onto the punk scene in 2015. Their first full-length, A Total Disappointment, is anything but a disappointment. The album rips into high gear [...]
Danzig Danzig Sings Elvis Cleopatra Records It’s no secret Glenn Danzig is greatly inspired by the pop music of the ‘50s. His new album, Danzig Sings Elvis, is a love letter to the era. The horror punk icon, commonly referred to as “Evil Elvis”, [...]
Dave Smalley And The Bandoleros Ignited Little Rocket Records Dave Smalley and the Bandoleros have released their second album, a five-song EP of feel-good punk songs. Following the trend of their 2018 release, Join The Outsiders, they create a [...]
The Brains Satana Tarantula Cleopatra Records Montreal’s psychobilly trio The Brains have released their blood-pumping, toe-tapping ninth record, Satana Tarantula. Their signature sounds are all here: walking double bass, driving drums, [...]
The Chats High Risk Behaviour Bargain Bin Records Australia’s The Chats have released their much-anticipated full length, High Risk Behaviour. Self-described “shed rock” or “pub punk,” The Chats are raw, energetic, and intentionally [...]
Pears Pears Fat Wreck Chords New Orleans hardcore punks PEARS have released their third full-length. Established in 2014, the four-piece is known for its singular blend of hardcore punk that crosses all limitations of the genre. The result is a [...]
Anti-Flag 20/20 Vision Spinefarm Time-honoured Pittsburgh political punks Anti-Flag have presented an eye-opener with their new record, 20/20 Vision. Their 12th studio album is of course as politically charged as one would expect after two [...]
Leonard Cohen Thanks For The Dance Sony Music There is not much more that can be said in praise of Leonard Cohen’s posthumous album besides the fact that it is a dizzying emotional masterpiece. Omnipresent throughout is the knowledge that, just [...]
The Dreadnoughts Into The North Stomp Records Vancouver folk-punks The Dreadnoughts set sail on an ocean of booze with their latest release, Into The North. An album of reworked sea shanties and originals, it captures the heritage of a century [...]
THE REAL DEVIL IN THE KITCHEN A CONVERSATION WITH ASHLEY MACISAAC He’s not what you might think. There is tradition and warmth at this particular devil’s core, and his Cape Breton roots hold strong throughout any controversy. Needless to say, [...]
MY MUSES KEEP ON SURROUNDING ME AND KISSING ME GENTLY A CONVERSATION WITH LAURA CARBONE Laura Carbone is a songstress who uses her daydreams and compassion for nature to create stunning music. Her dark, imagery-rich, pop rock is presented in a [...]
Indie Week Media Launch Party 2019 @ The Hideout, Toronto October 17, 2019 Indie Week’s Pre-Launch Party at the Hideout was a showcase of musical prowess, diverse genres, andcaptivating personalities. Introducing the artists, Indie Week founder [...]
Kim Gordon No Home Record Matador Records Kim Gordon’s first solo album has effectively distinguished her sound from ‘80s No Wave engineers, Sonic Youth. Despite her years of various artistry since the band’s demise in 2011, being a co-founder [...]
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen Ghosteen Ltd. Last week, Nick Cave announced the surprise release of Ghosteen through his blog, The Red Hand Files. He ensured its significance was obvious,saying, “The songs on the first album are the [...]
Tegan And Sara Hey, I’m Just Like You Sire Records An album consisting of songs originally written by Tegan and Sara as teenagers had the potential to be too much of a throwback. Fans may have been expecting lo-fi recordings of songs that [...]
Brittany Howard Jaime ATO Records Brittany Howard dominates in her debut solo album Jaime. The guitarist and vocalist of Alabama Shakes simply can’t conform to any musical style on this creation, and the result is formidable. The album’s [...]
LOVE, RESPECT, AND UNITY: 20 YEARS OF PUNKS AGAINST RACISM A CONVERSATION WITH CONCERT FOUNDER JOSH GOTTLIEB What started as a high school project on racism awareness in the ‘90s has evolved into an event that has lasted two decades. Punk [...]
