BODY MINUS HEAD–LESS THAN WHAT YOU ONCE HELD (SINGLE)
Release Date: Mar. 31, 2025
City: Kitchener
Genre: Hardcore/Punk
Body Minus Head has come out swinging with the first single from their upcoming debut album, An Exercise in Self-Sufficiency, which is set to release on May 30, 2025. The band demands your attention spotlighting harsh screaming vocals coupled alongside punishingly heavy hardcore riffs. Despite a short run time, Body Minus Head manages to pack an emotional punch, solidifying a strong first impression.
CARRY ON— “FOUND MINE” (SINGLE)
Release Date: Apr. 4, 2025
City: Waterloo
Genre: Indie Rock
“Found Mine” is Carry On’s second single release of 2025 but it was originally written two and a half years ago. This reimagining of that original song sees the project experimenting with new sounds in the recording studio beyond traditional indie rock, breathing new and exciting air into the project. The song’s intimate lyrics feel bittersweet and touch on themes of friendship and support.
FRANKIE FLOWERS— “HEX” (SINGLE)
Release Date: Apr. 16, 2025
City: Waterloo
Genre: Alternative
FRANKIE FLOWERS’ newest single HEX is her first release in over a year and was well worth the wait! At the forefront are dark and distorted synths, gritty industrial drum machines and a powerful vocal performance from FRANKIE FLOWERS. The turbulent and disorienting nature of the instrumentation perfectly mirrors the lyrics which speak to the emotional uncertainty in the space between love and longing.
BAD EGG— “CLUSTER OF EGGS VOLUME 1: PLASTMENT BURNING” (SINGLES)
Release Date: Apr. 18, 2025
City: Kitchener
Genre: Hardcore, Punk
A staple in the local hardcore punk scene, Bad Egg has been bringing their brand of eggpunk to the Waterloo Region since 2018. This latest release includes their killer January 2025 single “BRAIN ROT STOMP” and their newest singles “GOUT// D.G.A.F.A.Y.” This short collection of songs perfectly highlights the band’s rock, metal and punk influences and is perhaps their most raw, angry and chaotic performance yet.
LIRAL—MOONCALF (LP)
Release Date: May 1, 2025
City: Kitchener
Genre: Emo, Folk
Mooncalf is the second full length release from Liral in 2025 thus far. The minimalist, acoustic approach to the band’s songwriting intersects with sullen lyricism provoking an emotional listening experience. Self-described as “undefined music,” this instalment in the band’s quickly growing discography contrasts with their debut release which featured an exploration of industrial and harsh noise.
Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp.
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