Music Reviews

Crystal Lake – The Weight of Sound

Carrying the Weight: Crystal Lake Embrace Change on The Weight of Sound EN/FR Band: Crystal LakeAlbum Title: The Weight of SoundLabel: Century Media Records Ltd., under exclusive license from Crystal LakeRelease Date: January 23, 2026 ENWith The Weight of Sound, Crystal Lake aren’t just releasing another album, they’re drawing a line in the sand. A […]

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Cam Kahin – CHUG

From Small-Town Isolation to Fearless Reinvention: Cam Kahin’s CHUG Is a Raw, Genre-Blurring Debut Fueled by Doubt, Grit, and Self-Discovery EN/FR Band: Cam KahinAlbum Title: CHUGLabel: Schema Recordings under license to Dine Alone Music IncRelease Date: January 23, 2026 ENNamed one of CBC’s (Canadian radio) top 5 “fearless new rock voices” in 2022 for his

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Poppy – Empty Hands

I Expected Nothing — ‘Empty Hands’ Proved Me Wrong EN/FR Band: PoppyAlbum Title: Empty HandsLabel: Sumerian RecordsRelease Date: January 23, 2026 ENHonestly? I wasn’t expecting much. After Negative Spaces, I figured it was either gonna feel like more of the same, or some overly conceptual thing that never really clicks. And then… yeah. It hit

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Unity TX – Enjoy Tha Show

Somewhere, In Between Rage and Reality: UnityTX Hit Like a Truck EN/FR ENHonestly, UnityTX keep doing exactly what you expect from them: throwing haymakers and refusing to play by the rules. With Somewhere, In Between…, the Texas crew sound ready to level up. Angrier, sharper, and above all, more free. And if “Enjoy Tha Show”

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Downstater – Losing Grip

Downstater Tightens the Screws with the Explosive Single Losing Grip EN/FR ENIf you’re in need of a tight shot of punk rock to warm you up this winter, Downstater’s Losing Grip couldn’t have dropped at a better time. The Quebec City quintet comes back swinging with a punchy, hook-driven, and rock-solid single that makes it

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DOVE ELLIS – BLIZZARD

Dove Ellis – Blizzard: Snow, Love and Quiet Hope EN/FR Band: Dove EllisAlbum Title: BlizzardLabel: Black Butter/AMF RecordsRelease Date: December 5, 2025 ENThe snow is falling, the wood crackles in the fireplace, and we sit in a comfortable armchair, sipping a glass of whisky or red wine in a living room decked out for Christmas

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NOFX – A–H

NOFX – A–H: A Door Left Ajar, a Half-Smirk, and the Weight of Nostalgia EN/FR ENNOFX – A–H: A Door Left Cracked Open, a Half-Smirk, and Nostalgia Already Creeping In We thought we were done with NOFX. Their farewell tour in 2024 had that vibe of a grown-up teenager swearing he’s finally done messing around…

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Polarskies- Afterall

Polarskies – Afterall: A Powerful Step Forward EN/FR EN After making a name for themselves with their single Eclipse, the Parisian trio Polarskies are back stronger than ever with their new track Afterall. Originally from the band Dvwkins, the trio Djoul (vocals), Vince (guitar), and Guillaume (drums) arrive with a sound that blends dark pop, rock,

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Slow Crush – Thirst

Slow Crush’s Thirst: An Intimate, Atmospheric Journey Through Vulnerability and Renewal EN/FR Band: Slow CrushAlbum Title: ThirstLabel: Pure Noise RecordsRelease Date: August 29, 2025 EN“Thirst” lands as a transitional record for Slow Crush, almost like a moment of culmination. After a quieter stretch, away from touring and all the noise, the band finally had room

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