Drop Out Cold is a hardcore band from Quebec City formed in 2023. Drawing on a wealth of prior experience, the members stand out through explosive, high-intensity music and an exceptional stage presence. With nearly a dozen shows since last June and several new songs in the works, Drop Out Cold is making its mark […]

Based in Montreal, General Chaos is a punk band formed by 16-year-old musicians. For the past two years, Aude, Constantin, and Rémi have drawn influence from bands like Rancid, Social Distortion, and Descendents to perform across the province.

Cross Dog is a loud, experimental, bass-driven hardcore punk band from Peterborough, Ontario. Their music is played at ear-splitting volume, yet the band’s socially conscious message cuts through the noise with uncompromising clarity. Formed in 2013, Cross Dog made a deliberate choice to forgo a guitarist, without losing any of its impact. Embodying the power […]

With the idea that every concert could be the last — a band called Dogo Suicide has every reason in the world to die prematurely — the Quebec noise rock trio quickly gained attention both for its frenzied live performances and for the smell of burning plastic that lingers in venues after they leave the […]

“The Pits”—as in rock bottom, bad luck, sweaty armpits… but also cherries. Penny & The Pits is the new project from Penelope Stevens of Motherhood, a key figure in the Maritime music scene. Liquid Compactor, their debut artistic statement, is a raw and fearless punk rock album that embodies feminist joy, rage, and revenge, transforming […]

Tout Croche is a wild and festive band that gets crowds moving with its explosive blend of Québécois folk-pop-rock and punk energy. Known for its high-octane performances and direct connection with the audience, the group turns every show into a full-blown collective party.

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]