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There’s something inherently charming about Don’t Tell Sarah’s debut full-length: the cheekily titled Garagemahal. The four-piece, based out of Cornwall, have managed to cram every single heavy metal trope into one record. And this isn’t me ripping on them. OnRead more…
I always feel a bit lazy when starting a review by comparing a record to older stuff. But if I say “Daydream Nation” and “Spiderland” you can get an immediate idea of what Quotas’ debut EP is all about. OrRead more…
Barrie four-piece AAWKS dropped their second full-length On Through The Sky Maze after three years of popping up on seemingly every stoner metal bill under the sun (and moon). Getting to share a stage with a who’s who of theRead more…
Issue #7 features Villain, Whine Problem, Bilious and highlights a slew of new releases. Here’s a summary in playlist form. Issue #8 will arrive in July. Be sure to grab a copy at the Interstellar Punk Bazaar.
Bilious came out swinging this past January with Thems The Breaks, the follow up to their 2023 debut EP Life is Greasy. It’s a five-song jaunt that lands somewhere between hillbilly punk and 80’s alt-metal. Opening track “The Internet” kicksRead more…
“I’ve been a little shaken up since the day I realized I am going to die” exclaims vocalist Hunter Stull. “But I guess it will all be fine when I get to Heaven” It’s an inauspicious beginning to London art-punkersRead more…
It’s hard to believe it took this long for us to get a Villain full-length. The newest project from Caleb Beal (best known as the frontman of Midnight Malice) has endured multiple lineup changes, years of development hell and aRead more…
Plastic and Wax Issue #6 features writeups on Last Drag, Speedbump Sally and Streets To Ourselves as well as very quick peeks at a handful of other recent releases. This playlist will give you the tl;dr. Issue #7 will beRead more…
The Truth Between Us is the latest from Streets To Ourselves – the vehicle for songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Peachy. This release finds Peachy taking the plunge into pop-punk waters. After a brief “Introduction” track, radio-friendly opener “Birds & Bees”Read more…
There’s an irony to Speedbump Sally‘s name. Slow, this band is not. Unfettered by road restrictions, this debut from the Gatineau scene veterans is a full-throttle ride through the punk rock landscape. “Red Tape” kicks off the seven-song EP withRead more…