2024 was a great year for music. However, we’re four weeks into 2025. It’s time to move on. That doesn’t mean we can’t visit from time-to-time though, right? I’ve compiled a playlist of songs from my favourite releases that IRead more…
2024 Year In Review Part 6: Top Albums
2024 was a good year! I found no shortage of good stuff to listen to. Ranking these records was not easy. But going back and getting to listen to them all over and over was a lot of fun. HonourableRead more…
2024 Year In Review Part 5: Top EPs
Last year I only wrote about two EPs and I feel like I barely scratched the surface. The changing nature of music consumption continues to fight against the album format. Whether it’s shorter attention spans (guilty) or the need toRead more…
2024 Year In Review Part 4: Top Singles
Honourable Mentions Lyfe Sk!llz – “Pizza Party” and Wednesday Bender – “Wiley Coyote” I had to disqualify both of these tracks from my Top 5 list for the same reasons: #1 Neither song was properly released as a single, butRead more…
2024 Year In Review Part 3: Know Your Indies (S-Z)
In each issue of the print version of Plastic and Wax I include listings of new releases from independent bands. I’ve compiled them here for easy-browsing (and included a few extras). I’ve also included Bandcamp links because it’s the mostRead more…
2024 Year In Review Part 2: Know Your Indies (I-R)
In each issue of the print version of Plastic and Wax I include listings of new releases from independent bands. I’ve compiled them here for easy-browsing (and included a few extras). I’ve also included Bandcamp links because it’s the mostRead more…
2024 Year In Review Part 1: Know Your Indies (A-H)
In each issue of the print version of Plastic and Wax I include listings of new releases from independent bands. I’ve compiled them here for easy-browsing (and included a few extras). I’ve also included Bandcamp links because it’s the mostRead more…
Playlist Monday – Issue #5
Plastic and Wax Issue #5 highlights The Meringues, Your Pal Bill and The McBains as well as a handful of must-hear 2024 releases. Check out the playlist below to listen to the bands mentioned in our fall issue. Issue #6Read more…
The McBains – Self-Titled
“1-2-3-4” shouts vocalist Doug McBain as he counts in opening track “Tapping Out” a familiar bit of no-frills-punk-rock. The cover to The McBains’ self-titled debut features the band standing in a row, clad in sunglasses and leather jackets. The homageRead more…
Your Pal Bill – Ruins Everything
Your Pal Bill: Ruins Everything is the long-awaited EP from multi-instrumentalist Bill Morton (Debt Cemetary, Wordplay). His last EP Plight of the Living Dead dropped in 2017. Heck, it’s been three years since single “Pay 2 Play” was released. ARead more…