I recently spoke with Mike of Buffalo ska band The Abruptors about last year's 2-song single, looking back on 11 years of the band, playing @punxcantlaugh2014 Weekender, great food in Toronto, and so much more!! ✨Link in bio or below to read!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8911...

Interviews: In conversation with Mike Geraci of The Abruptors

This year marks the 11th anniversary of The Abruptors. In that time, the Buffalo ska band have released two EPs, three LPs, a handful of singles, and played countless shows around the globe. The band ...

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London, ON's Punk Rock Flea Fest Turns 10: From Baby’s first Punk Show to the Next Generation

London, ON's Punk Rock Flea Fest Turns 10: From Baby’s first Punk Show to the Next Generation

Longevity can be tied to a number of things, but first on that list is always strong community engagement and support. These are things

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I spoke with Shayna and Julia about PRFM London for @exclaimdotca.bsky.social, their upcoming Punk Rock Flea Fest celebration, and so much more!! I also spoke with Isabel and Dédé of PRFM MTL and Lola, Clara, and Violet of Thunder Queens!! Link in bio or below to read!! exclaim.ca/music/articl...

London, ON's Punk Rock Flea Fest Turns 10: From Baby’s first Punk Show to the Next Generation │ Exclaim!

"They don't have to wait for their 30s for it," says festival co-organizer Shayna Patterson of PRFM London’s all-ages ethos

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thank you @emmoore.bsky.social for the very fun and in-depth chat! punknews forever

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I recently spoke with @andrewdsacher.bsky.social about his upcoming book 'Emo Revival: Community, DIY, and Rebirth in Post-Hardcore and Emo (2008-2018)', emo's strong community ties, the impact of social media, and so much more!! ✨Link in bio or below to read!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8900...

I recently spoke with @andrewdsacher.bsky.social about his upcoming book 'Emo Revival: Community, DIY, and Rebirth in Post-Hardcore and Emo (2008-2018)', emo's strong community ties, the impact of social media, and so much more!! ✨Link in bio or below to read!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8900...

Interviews: Talking 'Emo Revival' with Andrew Sacher

New York-based music journalist, podcaster, and former BrooklynVegan editor Andrew Sacher is getting ready to release his authorial debut, Emo Revival: Community, DIY, and Rebirth in Post-Hardcore and...

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thank you for having us @upherefestival.bsky.social 💟 & thank you so much @exclaimdotca.bsky.social for the most generous review of our show with @sookyinlee & @biidaasamose ✍️ @emmoore.bsky.social i love playing music 🫀🫀🫀

I recently spoke with Chris of Montreal-based punk/metal band Gutser about the band's new album 'NINE RIFFS TO RULE THEM ALL', writing political songs, psychedelic films, Montreal bands everyone should check out, and so much more!! ✨Link in bio or below to read!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8892...

Interviews: Talking 'NINE RIFFS TO RULE THEM ALL' with Chris Aitkens of Gutser

Last month, Gutser released their excellent second album NINE RIFFS TO RULE THEM ALL. True to the name, the album features nine of their strongest tracks to date that find them sharpening their blend ...

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I recently spoke with Andrew of PEI hardcore punks Piercing Damage about their new EP 'The Set Up', swords, creating and building community, and so much more!! ✨Link in bio or below to read!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8888...

Interviews: Andrew Cormier of Piercing Damage talks the band's new EP 'The Set Up'

Last month, Charlottetown, PEI-based hardcore band Piercing Damage released their excellent third EP The Set Up. The quartet hones their ripping take on hardcore punk over the course of five tracks, c...

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hi. BrooklynVegan was my life for the past 16 years until last week when i was laid off, along with most of our team. if you like my writing, especially about punk & emo, and want to help me out during this time, please read below.

I recently spoke with Nora Knox, Wendy Kya, July Brown, and Sean Kovacs of Crush Fund about their debut album 'GO', finding catharsis through songwriting, the magic of the pit, and so much more!! ✨Link in bio or below to read!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8884...

Interviews: Crush Fund talk their debut album 'GO'

Last week, New York-based Crush Fund released their debut album GO. The album finds the band sharpening their signature blend of hardcore punk, dance-punk, and post-punk to create twelve of their stro...

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Fundraising for our legal defence has reached $33K of the $50K goal(!!). Donations have slowed a bit, so a few people have stepped up to create a spark, committing to match every donation dollar-for-dollar until Sunday, up to a total of $5,000. To give: www.thegrindmag.ca/support-the-...

Been awhile since I listened to the Bats but I've seen them live 6 times, the first 2 times back in 2008 when they were touring for their second album Hail Destroyer. Killer band. This is a great article and now I feel like I gotta check out the eighth album when it comes out tomorrow

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I recently spoke with Liam of Cancer Bats for @exclaimdotca.bsky.social !! We talked about the band's new album 'Give Me Dirt', the power of jetlag, creating the album artwork, the importance of nature, and so much more!! Link in bio or below to read!! exclaim.ca/music/articl...

Cancer Bats Get Dirty: "AI Can't Replicate My Bad Art!"

Cancer Bats Get Dirty: "AI Can't Replicate My Bad Art!"

"I feel like as I get older, I'm trying to actively underthink as much as I possibly can. To just go with your gut more, follow your

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I recently spoke with Avalon of Terminator about the origin of the band, "My Heart Growing Wings", the necessity of creating a strong community, starting bands, and so much more!! Read at the link my bio or below!! www.punknews.org/article/8883...

Interviews: In conversation with Avalon Alexandra of Terminator

Last month, St. Catharines-based hardcore punk band Terminator released their first single, “My Heart Growing Wings”, since the release of their debut album Identity in 2025. The single is just under ...

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I recently spoke with Liam of Cancer Bats for @exclaimdotca.bsky.social !! We talked about the band's new album 'Give Me Dirt', the power of jetlag, creating the album artwork, the importance of nature, and so much more!! Link in bio or below to read!! exclaim.ca/music/articl...

Cancer Bats Get Dirty: "AI Can't Replicate My Bad Art!" │ Exclaim!

"I think people want more authentic experiences in their lives," says Liam Cormier

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Our September 2026 cover star is Finn Wolfhard 💌 We spoke to the musician-actor about his new album Fire from the Hip, the Beatles and the friends who have helped him along the way: exclaim.ca/music/articl... 🖊️ Em Moore 📸 Victoria Stevens 🎨 Joseph Starkey

Beyond excited to share that I recently spoke with Finn Wolfhard for the cover story of @exclaimdotca.bsky.social's September issue!!! Grab a physical copy of Exclaim! at your local record/music store and/or give it a read online!! Link in bio and below to read!! exclaim.ca/music/articl...

Finn Wolfhard Gets By with a Little Help from His Friends │ Exclaim!

"The people in my life are really ride-or-die," says the actor and musician

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I recently caught up with G'Ra Asim to talk about his second book '99 Problems Finding the 1', bringing Uppity to life, the connection between '99 Problems Finding the 1' and Uppity's debut EP 'Code Ditching', and so much more!! Read at the link in bio or below!! www.punknews.org/article/8880...

Interviews: Talking '99 Problems Finding the 1', 'Code Ditching', and more with G'Ra Asim

Writer, punk musician (Baby Got Back Talk), and assistant professor of creative writing, G’Ra Asim is getting ready to release his second book, 99 Problems Finding the 1: a love story (sort of). With ...

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I recently caught up with Sarah and Jordan of Doghouse Rose to talk about their new album 'Born To Break Even', mental health, chips, finding joy, and so much more!! ✨Read at the link in my bio or below!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8879...

Interviews: Breaking even with Sarah and Jordan of Doghouse Rose

Toronto’s Doghouse Rose have been kicking out excellent power pop and new wave-infused punk rock for over a decade and they’ve channelled their indomitable energy into their most expansive album yet, ...

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I recently caught up with Creature of Rebelmatic to talk about the band's new album 'Sting The Devil', the messages behind the music, the importance of balance, and so much more!! ✨Link in bio or below to read!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8878...

Interviews: Talking 'Sting the Devil' with Creature of Rebelmatic

Last month, New York City-based punk rockers Rebelmatic released their excellent fifth album Sting The Devil. The ten tracks that make up the album fly past in a flurry of energetic hardcore punk that...

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I recently spoke with NFDIY organizers max and Jazz ahead of this weekend's festival about what goes into putting New Friends Fest together, curating the lineup, the importance of community, collective catharsis, and more! Read at the link in my bio or below! www.punknews.org/article/8876...

Interviews: Talking New Friends Fest with max and Jazz of NFDIY

This year marks the seventh edition of Toronto’s New Friends Fest. Put together by New Friends DIY, the festival is a celebration of all things emo, screamo, hardcore, and punk with three days full of...

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LOUD WOMEN is coming to Canada! We’re in @exclaimdotca.bsky.social’s feature on grassroots festivals. Halifax 24 Oct • Toronto 6 Nov. Line-ups and tickets soon. Thanks @emmoore.bsky.social ! exclaim.ca/music/articl...

Meet Canada's Grassroots Music Festivals Creating a Safe Space for Community Building │ Exclaim!

"I think the best festivals truly do take a village"

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Bibi Club Find Cathartic Connection by "Living Your Grief in the Mosh Pit or on the Dance Floor"

Bibi Club Find Cathartic Connection by "Living Your Grief in the Mosh Pit or on the Dance Floor"

The bond between Adèle Trottier-Rivard and Nicolas Basque is palpable, whether they are performing on stage as their electro indie pop

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I recently spoke with Adéle and Nicolas of Bibi Club for @exclaimdotca.bsky.social !! We talked about their third album 'Amaro', finding catharsis through songwriting, and creating a strong connection while playing live. Link in bio or below to read!! exclaim.ca/music/articl...

Bibi Club Find Cathartic Connection by "Living Your Grief in the Mosh Pit or on the Dance Floor" │ Exclaim!

Adèle Trottier-Rivard and Nicolas Basque create a community with 'Amaro'

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I recently caught up with Sara and Mitchell of Among Legends to talk about their new album 'Lose My Grip', finding stability in an increasingly unstable world, the power of trombone toots, and so much more!! Read at the link in bio or below!! www.punknews.org/article/8867...

Interviews: Talking 'Lose My Grip' with Sara and Mitchell of Among Legends

Earlier this month, Waterloo-based punk rockers Among Legends released their sophomore album Lose My Grip. The album features twelve of their most energetic and cohesive songs to date, that finds the ...

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Community is more important now than ever before and there are so many amazing grassroots music festivals across Canada creating these vital spaces. I was able to talk about a few in this article I wrote for @exclaimdotca.bsky.social ! Read at the link in bio or below!! exclaim.ca/music/articl...

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Your daily dose of the best music, film and comedy news, reviews, streams, concert listings, interviews and other exclusives on Exclaim!

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My interview with Gabe and Jake of 1876 is now up on Punknews!! We talked about all things Victory Day Fest!! Read at the link in my bio or below!! www.punknews.org/article/8851...

Interviews: Talking all things Victory Day Fest with Gabe Colhoff and Jake McLoud of 1876

This weekend marks the 150th anniversary of the victory of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Blackfeet over the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the US Army, as well as the second annual Victory Day Fest. Put...

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We made Podium with no AI, no Splice, no programmed beats. Just friends making music. It cost us money from Cheek Freaks who bought our vinyl. Now our music is vomited by computers, the vomit's eaten by computers, and the eaten vomit is re-vomited by Suno. An offense to our whole fuckin community.

Sinine Coyote 🔜 MP/ASC/BLFC@sininecoyo.bsky.social · 3mo ago

@cheekface.bsky.social just letting you guys know that your music, along with countless other indie artists songs, are being used to train AI without your permission! I’m not sure if you can do anything, but I at least want to spread the word! www.theatlantic.com/category/ai-...

I wrote about Softcult's excellent debut album 'When A Flower Doesn't Grow' for @exclaimdotca.bsky.social's Best Albums of 2026 So Far article!! Read at the link below!! exclaim.ca/music/articl...

Exclaim!'s 25 Best Albums of 2026 So Far │ Exclaim!

Your daily dose of the best music, film and comedy news, reviews, streams, concert listings, interviews and other exclusives on Exclaim!

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Interviews: Talking 'A Party In Your Name' with Nima and Dexter of Hillsboro ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8834...

Interviews: Talking 'A Party In Your Name' with Nima and Dexter of Hillsboro

There are records that you feel in your gut and A Party In Your Name by Hillsboro is one of them. Each of the Vancouver-based quintet’s releases can be connected by the framework of the five stages of...

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