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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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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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Canadian, New Releases, rock

A Short Walk to Pluto Release Debut Album Out of Range

We stumbled upon Toronto-based outfit A Short Walk to Pluto a few years back… or they stumbled upon us online, rather, and we’re glad they did. We really dug their vibe when we first heard them, so we were stoked to hear after working away on their debut full-length album over the last two years it finally dropped on February 6th. It’s melodic modern rock … Continue reading A Short Walk to Pluto Release Debut Album Out of Range

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Blog

Kensington Unplugged: A New Nashville-Inspired Songwriter’s Round

We wanted to quickly turn your attention to this very cool new series we checked out last night. Kensington Unplugged is a brand new original artist series taking place on Tuesday nights at Supermarket in Kensington. Starting at 7PM and running until 11PM, every hour 4 different independent songwriters take the stage and one by one showcase original songs only (covers are forbidden here). Inspired … Continue reading Kensington Unplugged: A New Nashville-Inspired Songwriter’s Round

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Canadian, Live Music Reviews, punk rock, rock

Say It Ain’t So, Sums!

I used to have this friend who I met back in high school that for years and years during the time we spent together, he’d periodically bring up that time we went to go see Sum 41 play at the Kee to Bala when we were like 14. “The all ages section was up on the balcony, remember? That show was amazing!” He must have … Continue reading Say It Ain’t So, Sums!

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Commentary & Opinion

Sound Off: When the Headliner is the Opener

Maybe it’s just the circles I follow, but there seems to be this increasing trend where a headlining act also goes ahead and takes up the opening support slot for their show/tour. Am I the only one a little perturbed by this? The alternative to this I’ve also seen is where members of the headlining band are also the opener/support act. As a couple better-known … Continue reading Sound Off: When the Headliner is the Opener

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Canadian, music videos, punk rock

The Anti-Queens Release New Music Video for “Magnolia”

Hot out of the editing suite, check out the latest music video by Toronto-based punk outfit The Anti-Queens with Magnolia that just dropped on November 21st. Fun fact: your pal CF was on site for part of the shoot & might even appear for brief intervals in the video. Thanks very much to The Anti-Queens for the invite, it was a really fun night! Catch … Continue reading The Anti-Queens Release New Music Video for “Magnolia”

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Music, Storytelling

Series: Am I Being Scammed By… My Music Producer? Part 13 – Aftermath & Takeaways

This blog is the final in this series. If you missed part 12, jump back here, or head back to part 1 to start from the beginning. Yesterday as I finished up the part 12 blog, I sent a final e-mail to the producer. In their previous e-mail to me, they stated they were going to copy my agency on their e-mail as well as … Continue reading Series: Am I Being Scammed By… My Music Producer? Part 13 – Aftermath & Takeaways

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