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Canadian, hardcore

Montreal’s CHÜZO Whip Into Southern Ontario This Weekend For 3 Shows

It’ll be a whirlwind weekend for Montreal-based aggro-metal band CHÜZO who are in town this weekend in support of their most recent EP release M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay). Lyrically, the EP is driven by life, self-reflection and the challenge of working through your most difficult obstacles and traumatic experiences. Powered by the brutally assertive vocals of Micha M the band blends grindcore, Swedish death … Continue reading Montreal’s CHÜZO Whip Into Southern Ontario This Weekend For 3 Shows

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Book Reviews, Books

Walking Disaster by Deryck Whibley

I reacted pretty abruptly to the bombshell news dropped in Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley’s first memoir, Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell back when we first got our copy, but didn’t really get a chance to talk about the rest of the book while I let myself process it. But, I do want to turn your attention to the memoir. If you haven’t … Continue reading Walking Disaster by Deryck Whibley

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compilation album, Mental Health, Music

Call for Submissions: Crooked Forest Compilation I – Believe In What You Want

Now that things have returned to some semblance of normalcy around here and you’ve no doubt had time to review the updates to our mission, values and goals, I’m excited to announce our first compilation album and call for submissions. As part of the Jaimee Eat World project which is recreating Jimmy Eat World’s discography from scratch (currently working on Surviving last we heard), I … Continue reading Call for Submissions: Crooked Forest Compilation I – Believe In What You Want

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New Releases, pop, rock

The Campbell Apartment Release (510)

Full of poppy hooks and delightfully witty songwriting, The Campbell Apartment have graced us with their 8th studio album (510) and today we’re urging you to give it a spin. Produced by Chris Dunn, it’s low-key production omits a lot of the shiney tricks we’ve been overwhelmed with in more recent releases and as such its sound is reminscent of mid-late 90’s power-pop which really … Continue reading The Campbell Apartment Release (510)

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live music, Neither Could Dylan, News

Youth Without Shelter Present Time4Change 2025

We’re just a week away from the official opening of the Time4Change art gallery presented by Youth Without Shelter. Now in it’s 14th year, the annual Time4Change fundraiser works alongside community partners to educate Toronto students about youth homelessness through fundraising and art activism. Where ART Meets ACTIVISM. Time4Change is a collaborative effort that blends the expressive and emotional influence of the arts with the … Continue reading Youth Without Shelter Present Time4Change 2025

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hard rock, New Releases

Hand on Heart Release Space

We first introduced you to Italy-based rock band Hand on Heart back in February 2024, but since then they’ve released their debut full-length album Space and we’re turning your attention to it today. Influenced by aacts like Whitesnake, Def Leppard and Van Halen, Space is full of that great heavy classic rock sound and fastidious guitar solos that made 80’s arena rock really shine. Our … Continue reading Hand on Heart Release Space

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Music, music videos, New Releases, punk, rock

PUP Release Music Video for Hallways

PUP recently announced a new album on the way and as we gear up for that, they’ve treated us to the release of Hallways and an accompanyng music video. The track smacks and we take a particular fondness to the line, “I can’t die yet ’cause who will look after the dog?” I am not lying when I say I’ve had that thought before, more … Continue reading PUP Release Music Video for Hallways

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Blog, folk, live music, Live Music Reviews, Music

Winterfolk XXIII Recap

We’re still coming down from a great weekend at Tranzac Club for the 23rd annual Winterfolk Blues & Roots festival in Toronto. While we could’ve done without the epic snowstorm that barrelled through over the last couple days which hindered the ability for some of the performers from getting into the city, that didn’t stop the good vibes for those that were able to make … Continue reading Winterfolk XXIII Recap

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Canadian, New Releases, rock

Elephants & Stars Release Under the Earth and Above Heaven

One of the forests most highly anticipated releases is finally here. Hamilton/Toronto based Elephants and Stars just dropped Under the Earth and Above Heaven and as expected it’s full of rad riffs, sweet harmonies, intoxicating melodies and fun catchy choruses. We’ve been waiting for it ever since we chatted with front-man Manfred Sittmann about the record, produced by Ian blurton, way back in October of … Continue reading Elephants & Stars Release Under the Earth and Above Heaven

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Canadian, Music Reviews, rock

I Just Wanna Say I’m Obsessed With Japandroids Fate & Alcohol Album

It came out in October of 2024, but I wasn’t running features at the time and also I didn’t realize it came out until November. I’ve been playing it like crazy though ever since. Not a bad song in the bunch, really. They said this is supposed to be the last ever Japndroids album and I feel like there was barely even a blip of … Continue reading I Just Wanna Say I’m Obsessed With Japandroids Fate & Alcohol Album

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