Since its formation in 2023, DVTR has undeniably shaken up the Canadian punk scene, racking up glowing reviews, explosive live shows, year-end best-of lists, and plenty of kiss-ass awards with its debut EP, BONJOUR. Somewhere between the B-52s and Jay Reatard, the havoc-wreaking duo and its unpredictable stage presence smash through language barriers, having performed […]
Vader
A Polish death metal legend and one of Europe’s hardest-working extreme music bands. Founded in 1983 by Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek, the group has recorded numerous cult classic albums (The Ultimate Incantation, De Profundis, Litany) and performed countless concerts around the world. Vader was the first Polish extreme metal band to gain widespread recognition among metal […]
MakeWar
The world needs MakeWar right now more than it ever has. Comprised of three South Americans – vocalist/guitarist Jose Prieto, bassist Edwin Santacruz and drummer Alejandro Serritiello – the Brooklyn-based trio epitomize the nature of the American Dream perfectly. Not that capitalist lie about bootstraps and success and wealth, but the one where community is […]
Ruby Slipper
Ruby Slipper is a Montreal-based grunge band crafting atmospheric and emotional music where distortion meets delicate melodies. Their second EP, In A Daze, explores desire and introspection through abrasive guitars and sincere, direct songwriting. On stage, the band delivers intense and immersive performances that are steadily establishing them within Montreal’s alternative scene.
Fragmatik
Fragmatik is a heavy/thrash metal band made up of Justin X, Mavrick Pomerleau, Dylan Ramirez, and Gabryel Boucher. Hailing from the Beauce region, they are best known for their explosive performance opening for Papa Roach and Groovy Aardvark at the Saint-Georges music festival. This year, the young band is bringing their sound to the Envol […]
Pasteur Papillon
A long-distance wanderer, Pasteur Papillon travels through the worlds of Americana, blues, and outlaw country at his own pace, in his own language. Through uncompromising lyrics, he offers music that is sometimes rhythmic and contemplative, sometimes sharp and biting, often festive, but always sincere. Carrying a vibrant musical journey that led him through the labyrinths […]
Doghouse Rose
Doghouse Rose is all about chosen family. Founded in Toronto by best friends and partners in crime Sarah Beth Rose (vox/guitar) and Jefferson Sheppard (bass), the band is rounded out by long lost cousins Jordan (drums) and Garrick (lead guitar). Not to be pinned down by genre labels, Doghouse Rose infuses elements of pop-punk, new wave […]
Nova Spei
Nova Spei, a French-speaking metal band from Quebec, released its self-titled debut album while opening for Anonymus during their Quebec tour in December 2017. In 2019, the band toured most major cities across Quebec, once again opening for Anonymus during their 30th anniversary tour. Since its formation, Nova Spei has performed more than 100 […]
Fair Do’s
Fair Do’s are an unrivalled powerhouse of technical melodic hardcore, who combine hardcore punk and metal in a way that few other bands manage. Fair Do’s have spent their formative years hammering their distinctive fast-punk style home; however they’ve also invested considerable time honing their metal chops, evident in their heavier rhythms, riffs and plentiful […]
