Loud, fuzzy and dirty, the sound of Montreal quartet Colonel Sun evokes memories of 90s rock.
Discover This: The Ocean Cure
Toronto band The Ocean Cure have a diverse have honed a diverse sound that takes you by surprise with hardcore elements intersecting the catchy lead vocals.
Discover This: Madame Psychosis
Toronto band Madame Psychosis have honed a fun alt-rock sound that's about as fun as their wacky band name suggests.
Discover This: Matty Myatt
It's been a while since I found a singer/songwriter that I got really into, but Canadian Matty Myatt evokes memories of Chuck Ragan, Brian Fallon and co.
Introducing: Molly Grue
Canadian singer/songwriter Molly Grue has made an impressive beginning to her 'introspective melancholic rock' career.
Introducing: Excuses Excuses
Not content with crafting an engaging punk meets rock sound that they describe as "passionate, explosive and empowering," Canada's Excuses Excuses are also on a mission to make the modern society we find ourselves lumbered with a better place for everyone to live in. The Toronto-based trio's story began way back when Kyle Wilton (vocals and guitars)... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Sound Drown
Canadian rockers Sound Drown are on a mission to rejuvenate the pop-punk genre, which they feel is being killed off by mainstream media. The quartet, from the port city of Saint John in New Brunswick, was originally formed by Brandon Wiseman (lead vocals and bass) back in 2014. He began testing the band's chemistry by playing... Continue Reading →
Introducing: The Dead Centuries
When Canadian instrumental metal trio The Dead Centuries describe their approach as "futuristic and dangerous," it's safe to say our interest was piqued. Were they going all Keanu on us and delving into The Matrix, or joining John Connor in taking on Skynet? Unfortunately neither, but what they are doing is concocting pure guitar shredaliciousness... Continue Reading →
Sweet to Cyco: We meet Sumo Cyco’s Sever
If you like punky, female-fronted rock with an attitude then Canada's Sumo Cyco will be right up your street. But if you're thinking that this is your regular female-fronted rock band, then think again. Striking lead singer Skye Sweetnam, better known by the alter-ego Sever, is a former teen-pop sensation who toured with Britney Spears,... Continue Reading →
Album Review: Sumo Cyco – Opus Mar
Canadian rockers Sumo Cyco are back with a bang with second album Opus Mar, which will be released on Friday (31 March). The quartet of enigmatic front-woman Skye Sweetnam, better known by the moniker Sever, lead guitarist Matt 'MD13' Drake, bassist Ken 'Thor' Corke and touring drummer Matt Trozzi have offered up a delicious second offering... Continue Reading →