New Music Spotlight with Monster Truck, Age of Days and More
New Music Spotlight with Monster Truck, Age of Days, Born Ruffians, Kane Incognito, Hotel Mira and Catlow
Happy New Music Friday readers. We’ve got a second edition of the New Music Spotlight for you!
Today I’m bringing you an all Canadian New Music Spotlight. A little rock, a little pop, a dash of indie mixed with everything alternative.
Let’s do this!
Artist: Monster Truck
Hometown: Hamilton, ON
Genre: Rock
Related: The Glorious Sons, The Trews, The Sheepdogs
Song: True Rocker
Notes: This morning Monster Truck dropped another single from their upcoming LP True Rockers. Today’s single, the title track, features Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider on guest vocals. If you’re looking for high energy rock, look no further. Be patient Monster Truck fans, the full-length album is set to be released on September 14th on Dine Alone Records in Canada and via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group for the rest of the world.
Links: Web / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify / Apple
Artist: Age of Days
Hometown: Fredericton, NB
Genre: Rock
Related: Silver End, Within Reason, Rains
Song: The Look
Notes: “The Look is the first single from Age of Days’ forthcoming album, which was co-produced by fellow Canadians Brian Howes and Jason “JVP” Van Peoderooyen, whose credits include Skillet, Airbourne, and Hinder. The yet-unnamed album will be released later this year.” via Age of Days
I love this song and this interpretation, and I can hardly wait for more music from Age of Days.
Links: Web / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify / Apple
Artist: Born Ruffians
Hometown: Midland, ON
Genre: Indie Rock
Related: The Rural Alberta Advantage, Tokyo Police Club, Wolf Parade
Song: Fade to Black
Notes: Born Ruffians have released a video for their new single Fade To Black from their latest studio album Uncle, Duke & The Chief. The video was directed by Roger Galves begins with some light-hearted tour diary scenes and then turns into a commentary of modern media consumption.
Links: Web / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify / Apple
Artist: Kane Incognito
Hometown: Edmonton
Genre: Folk, Rock, Blues, Indie
Related: Dropkick Murphys, Soundgarden, Staind
Song: Diagnose Me
Notes: This was sent to me by Eric Kane Cherrington, vocalist for Kane Incognito. The song is slow and sad. The guitar is haunting, and the lyrics are heartfelt and moving. Listen. You’ll feel it.
“Following the loss of a brother, I had nowhere else to turn to but my love of music. It was through this creative outlet that I pushed through enduring circumstances and honed a sound of my very own. The former drummer for my brother’s band, No Heat Tomorrow, I fervently stepped into his footsteps to carry on a family spirit while sharing my own heart from behind the microphone.
With a strong family bond amongst talented musicians, it only felt right that my two cousins – Austin and Braydon Shaw – joined the movement. Very artistic and highly technical on the bass, Braydon adds catchy lines that effortlessly bring motion into the bodies of all listeners. Austin further picks up the energy while keeping the beat alive from behind the drums – both brothers deliver harmonic backup vocals as well. A childhood friend, once roommate, and practically family to me, Stephen Schoenthaler perfectly fits to enhance the sound with his leads on the guitar.”
Links: Web / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify / Apple
Artist: Hotel Mira
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Genre: Alt Rock / Alt Pop
Related: Jakob Danger, King Shelter, Bad Pony
Song: Baby
Notes: Freshly released, today, this track is funky and a little bluesy. It’s catchy, and the beat is bitchin’. It has great lyrics and sweet phrasing. Check it out.
Links: Web / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify / Apple
Artist: Catlow
Hometown: Vancouver
Genre: Alt Rock Pop
Related: Hunter Valentine, Kinnie Star
Song: Main of Nowhere
Notes: We’ve already featured the first single from this band, but this week they’ve dropped their 6 song EP. We’re featuring the title track from Main of Nowhere, and we think you’re going to like it.
Links: Web / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Spotify / Apple
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