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10 pop-punk bands from Canada who are leaving a mark on the genre

There’s no denying that pop punk owes much of what it has to Canada. With greats such as Avril Lavigne and Sum 41, the country has shaped the larger scene pretty significantly. We’ll let you in on a little secret, though… It’s still continuing to do so. In the midst of today’s pop-punk revival, scenes […]

10 new songs you need to hear from Tilian, Wolf Alice, Brand Of Sacrifice and more

From metal to rap to indie, there’s something for everyone in all the new music released this week. Waterparks started a new era, and Denzel Curry announced a feature-stacked remix album. You will definitely want to keep your eye on these new songs from new and old favorites alike. Check them out below. Read more: […]

23 Canadian bands Silverstein's Shane Told knows will keep the scene alive

If we had to pick one band from Canada keeping the scene alive, it would have to be Silverstein. No question. The post-hardcore band show no signs of slowing down after 10 albums over the course of two full decades and have influenced countless other people to start a career in music. Here’s to 20 […]

Hear We Were Sharks deliver a stripped-down take on “Bridge Burner”

Ottawa, Canada’s We Were Sharks have a special gift for supporters—and anybody who appreciates a great song. The self-proclaimed “True North Pop-Punk” band have created an acoustic version of their fan-favorite track “Bridge Burner.” It’s a bonus track found on the Deluxe Edition version of the vinyl pressing of 2015’s Not A Chance. The original […]

Here are the performance streams to watch this week

We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]

Never Loved are over unrequited relationships in “Down”—watch

Camm Knopp is an indecisive person. Before he started his music career and became the vocalist/lead guitarist of Never Loved, he was unsure of what he wanted to do with his life. He’d played in a few bands, ghost-written songs for other artists and even approached producer Matt Squire (All Time Low, Panic! At The […]

Mike Shinoda, the Used, more announced for Reading and Leeds and other news you might have missed

[Photo by: Linkin Park/Youtube, Fickle Friends/Daniel Alexander Harris, Pllush/Nick Lomboy] Mike Shinoda, the Used, IDKHBTFM and more added to Reading and Leeds lineup—plus, don’t miss Pity Party’s new music video. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Story Of The Year part ways with bassist Philip “Moon” Sneed 1. Mike Shinoda, […]

Code Orange announce headlining tour dates and other news you might have missed today

[Photo by: We Were Sharks/Facebook,The Plot In You/Ashley Osborne] Watch new music videos from We Were Sharks, the Plot In You and Papa Roach—plus, don’t miss Tonight Alive’s new behind-the-scenes video. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Warped Tour releases lineup announcement details 1. Code Orange announced U.K. tour dates […]

Five Finger Death Punch premiere video for Offspring cover and other news you might have missed

Watch new music videos from Five Finger Death Punch, We Were Sharks and Better Love —plus, don’t miss tour announcements from the Dangerous Summer. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: This new Netflix series is being praised as the next ‘Stranger Things’ 1. Five Finger Death Punch premiere lyric video for the Offspring’s […]

We Were Sharks release Taylor Swift cover, supporting City Lights on ON/QC tour

Ottawa's We Were Sharks have posted their cover of Taylor Swift's “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” The band are supporting City Lights and Carousel Kings on a Canadian run kicking off this month: Nov 17 – Newmarket, ON @ Good Times Cafe Nov 18 – Hamilton, ON @ The Underground Nov 19 – […]