A scornful take on the people who project their insecurities on those around them, the garage punk essence of Projector is met perfectly by the unrelenting and largely therapeutic process of performing and, in turn, listening to this track at volume. It’s a bold introduction, and the band are clearly holding down the fort for this style right now – the album is must hear for the months ahead.
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Unexpectedly evolving twice throughout its lifespan, End And The Start lights up the space with humility and charm, offering memorable riffs, a long-form chorus expression, a brilliantly unique placement of the title – at the end of an exciting then mildly dizzying lyrical and melodic downpour – and it captures affection for its softness and passion carefully intertwined.
Channelling rock sub-genres from throughout the ages, but leading with Sarah Beth Rose on gentle to gritty vocals, along with a clear sense of character and unrelenting passion and pace, Born To Break Even has the anthemic, engaging qualities of bands like Green Day, The Distillers and Lagwagon.
Classic indie rock grooves and good vibes a-plenty rain down from superb Toronto band The Get Alongs this season. Blending the passionate rasp and soulful grit of The Stones with the snappy and anthemic energy of 60s garage rock (and a twist of power pop alongside), Second To None includes timelessly addictive jams like Come … Continued
Featuring modest electronic grooves that feel colourful but calming amidst the softness and self-reflection of Annika’s voice, Emerald Spy is an eclectic but well-grounded project, for which the riff-led ethereal warmth of Hell No makes an alluring introduction.
Emerging complete with a set of visuals depicting both storytelling scenes and Rachel and her band lost in performance, Oil and Water is a classic take on the concept of romantic mis-matches, and presents the theme amidst an uplifting country groove and catchy hook refrain.
From the brand new album Artificial Xmas, AI troubadour Marcel Du Chimp captures an impressive intertwining of vintage nostalgia and contemporary production and reference, with the rather brilliant and quirky single Crypto-Claws are coming to town.
Ultimately committed to its sense of living life in the fast lane, LaFerrari is all about escapism, and the production, arrangement, songwriting and performance all work to reinforce that.
Classic pop-rock songwriting brings through a poetic ode to commitment and love, as Toronto’s Rachel Brunet delivers the nostalgic new country-kissed single Morning, Noon and Night.
Arena rock meets electronic nostalgia, as rising trio My My Sugar release the evocative and passionate new single Robot.
Legends of the scene Tinok and Sprock recapture the essence of the eighties, with their anthemic fusion of stadium rock and EDM.
Something a little heavier and more high-octane – weekend vibes in strong supply, with an energising degree of f*ck the system at their core – introducing Toronto Rapper Avalanche The Architect.