Ever the ugly step-sibling of pop punk’s largest acts, Sum 41 have consistently brought their unique brand of metal-injected energy to the table regardless of critical perception. They’ve always been too pop for the punk crowd and too punk for the pop crowd to really capitalise on the mainstream explosion of the genre in the
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Judas Priest show the kids how its done on new album ‘Invincible Shield’
When Judas Priest Rocka Rolla’d their way onto the scene in 1974, heavy metal was still largely in its infancy. Since then, the genre has exploded in popularity and scattered into a myriad of diverse sub-genres and styles, not least in-part due to a handful of seminal albums in Judas Priest’s discography influencing vast swathes
Reliqa’s “Terminal” is a Lesson in Feral Honesty
Somewhere in my home library, there’s a beaten-up book of essays called 3 Minutes or Less: Life Lesson’s from America’s Greatest Writers. I’ve had it since I was in middle school. Contributing authors include Sue Miller, Tim O’Brian, Amy Tan, among many others. One such other is the late Pat Conroy. In his page-and-a-half essay,
Paradise Drive Asks Cosmic Questions With “Wasted Blood”
Paradise Drive asks cosmic questions with “Wasted Blood”… With vocals reminiscent of Chris Martin and music akin to the lighter side of The Band CAMINO, this song lulls you into a sense of easy listening and good time vibes. After 2023 saw a streak of singles that were guitar-driven, the intro to this song comes
Cut Deep with Northpark’s Latest Hit “Ink”
I’m finding time to find purpose as I listen to Toronto’s own Northpark, though three minutes and fifty seconds hardly seems enough. Cut deep with Northpark’s latest hit “Ink.” Purpose is a funny thing. It moves us forward, gives us urgency. It is entirely, unescapably un-concrete. We sometimes find our purpose in a state of
Militarie Gun brighten up January with “Life Under The Sun”
January can be a long, dark month so cards on the table when I first heard about this project I was excited from the get go. “Life Under The Gun”made its way firmly into my top ten records of 2023, and with a number my all time favourite acts releasing music last year, it was
Midnight Skies speaks for a generation in “We’re Not Okay”
We’re not okay, but leave it to Midnight Skies to make New Release Fridays at least a little bit better. And to, you know, give me the perfect opportunity to flesh out some thoughts that have been swirling around my head for the last week (or three years). I originally started the All the Alt
Neck Deep can’t kick up the roots on new back-to-basics album
Despite spearheading the 2010s pop punk revival, Neck Deep fell flat with their 2020 effort, All Distortions Are Intentional. The record saw the band experiment with a relaxed, fuzzed-out sound coupled with a higher concept that tied together lyrical themes. What resulted sounded completely disparate to 2017’s The Peace and the Panic, prompting a resounding
Planet Mercury Makes “Helpless” Feel Alright
New year, new listening habits—but that’s kind of bullshit, right? The holidays are past us, we’re back to the daily grind, and the days are short and cold. This is prime time to be falling into our comfort rotations. Maybe it’s bold to assume that everyone and their mother address seasonal affective disorder by binge listening
Honey Revenge breaks the mold with latest single ‘Rerun’
Tiktok has been a game changer with artists in terms of getting their music to a wider audience. With the algorithm’s on their side, an artist can go from zero to hero in a matter of weeks. However, that algorithm can also be a downfall if timed poorly, or if released too late. As we