Category: Music

death metal, doom, metal, Music

Tria Prima Release Three Primes of Alchemy EP

Hailing from Zhitomir, Ukraine, today we’re featuring Tria Prima’s 4-song EP Three Primes of Alchemy. The band, created by ex-members of notable Ukranian dealth-metal acts Drudkh, Lucifugum, Blood of Kingu, Lutomysl, Bestial Invasion, Cosmic Jaguar and Violent Omen, got together in September 2024 and are currently working towards their first full length release due out later this year. Check out the EP in full, including … Continue reading Tria Prima Release Three Primes of Alchemy EP

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indie, rock, Spotlight On

Spotlight On: Bottlecap Mountain

Today we’re turning the spotlight onto Austin, Texas indie rockers Bottlecap Mountain led by Stewart Gersmann. In our featured interview, we chat about their most recent full length release Electric Love Spree, the growth and development of the band over the course of its now 7 albums and get a little info on what’s coming next. CF: What’s the story behind your band name? BM: … Continue reading Spotlight On: Bottlecap Mountain

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Neither Could Dylan, Pine Four Records, rock

Neither Could Dylan Releases New EP Homeless Youth

It’s also the latest release out of our own Pine Four Records. Self produced, recorded, performed, mixed & mastered by Neither Could Dylan, the 6-song EP depicts 6 unique perspectives of people in various states of crisis that is further compounded by a lack of support and safety. Speaking about the album, Neither Could Dylan explains: “Beginning with an introspective approach to life and our … Continue reading Neither Could Dylan Releases New EP Homeless Youth

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live music

Catch DEREV in Toronto at on March 22nd at Supermarket

Toronto prog outfit DEREV have a new album out on March 26th and they’re already making their way around southern Ontario and Quebec in support of its release. For their Toronto stop, they’ll be performing at everyone’s favourite Kensington Market variety grocer Supermarket on the 22nd. RSVP to the show on Facebook here and grab discounted tickets for $15/piece here. Also featured on the bill … Continue reading Catch DEREV in Toronto at on March 22nd at Supermarket

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rock

Whisky Sugar Release Breakfast for Millionaires

Hailing from Cornellà (Barcelona-Spain), rock’n’rollers Whisky Sugar have just released their first music video for “Breakfast for Millionaires” and we’ve got it for you here today. The band, made up of Santi/Rai Storm on bass & vocals, John Side on guitar and Vic Fury on drums, blends a variety of rock through the decades to create their progressive sound. Catch the video now on YouTube … Continue reading Whisky Sugar Release Breakfast for Millionaires

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hardcore, Music, punk, Spotlight On

Spotlight On: Mind Mine

About a year ago we introduced you to Houston, Texas-based Hardcore Punks Mind Mine with their release Evolution of Insanity. Mind Mine have kept super busy since then with releases and live shows, so we were due to catch up and we did just that in this featured interview with Jeff Perales and David Klotz. Check out Mind Mine’s 4-song EP Weak Words Won’t Hurt … Continue reading Spotlight On: Mind Mine

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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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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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