Haddonfield - Demo

1. Care Nothing

2. Hometown Pride

3. Tapping Out

4. Wendigo

Haddonfield have released their debut album, this happens to be a demo. This album has the sound and feel of that fast 90's punk music. They have a similar sound to that of bands like Pennywise or Strung Out, so if you like those bands, you could like this album. They have done an okay job here. When looking at the recording quality of this album, remembering that it is a demo, they have done a pretty poor job here. This album is very hard to hear or understand what they are even singing about due to how low quality the recordings are. At least this is something. The instrumentation doesn't seem to be that crazy, it feels more like two guys just playing their instruments really fast. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals here are pretty hard to hear, but from what we can tell, the singer did a pretty good job. We would however like to have a better quality recording so that we could really tell more about the band and especially what the band is singing about. From what we can tell, the band has a political base to their music. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the feel for the album. Haddonfield has made a demo here that shows the very basics of the band. You can tell they are a punk band and kind of get an idea of what they are going for. We hope to hear more so we can get a better grip on the band. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think about it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Punk/Hardcore/Rock

Release Date: 2003

Location: Welland, Ontario

Label: None

Thousand Young - Thousand Young

1. There Is No Shore

2. Wolves

3. You Can't Choose Who You Burn Beside 

4. Stoned Parallel

Thousand Young have released their second album which is also self titled. This happens to be just an EP though. The band has an indie punk sort of sound, with screaming vocals mixed in. They have a similar sound to that of an Every Time I Die, or a Dead And Divine, so if you like either of those bands, you could really like this album. They have done a pretty good job on this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has a pretty decent quality to it. The instrumentation is not bad either here, the band can play, and the sound is good, although they aren't going to blow you away. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are done nicely. The vocalist can both sing and scream, while still being clear enough to understand all the words. He has a solid voice and does well on this album. With the lyrics, the band goes for songs about politics for the most part. They talk about society and what is going on with the people who make choices for the little people. We feel a lot of people can get behind this, especially in the time we live in right now. If you are looking for a single, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the feel of the album. Thousand Young have made an EP that shows a little different side of the band. These are also the bands last song which they decided to bring out for the fans. We feel the band did a pretty good job here. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Garage Rock/Punk/Grunge
Date: February 13th, 2015
Location: Welland, Ontario

Label: Blacktop Records

Ceremonial Snips/Delegates - Checkpoint Change

1. F*ck With The Rose

2. Sniper

This is a split album Ceremonial Snips did with The Delegates. This only focuses on Ceremonial Snips songs as the other band are not from Ontario. This is their third  release to date. Listening to this album, they have a heavy fast ska feel to these two songs here. These guys decided to go all out for the song. They have a similar feel to that of early Goldfinger or a Big D and The Kids Table, so if you like those artists, you could like this half of the album. They did an alright job on this album half. When looking at the recording quality here, the songs seem to have a big of a different quality to each. Sniper feels like a bit of a better quality, while F With the Rose seems sloppy, fast and raw. Both songs need a little rock and having a louder, clearer sound. The instrumentation in these two songs is really pretty solid. With the fast metal/punk like playing, the brass and the regular band, it's a bit more complex than your average band. Now onto the vocals and the lyrics, the vocalist here went for a fast delivery of his lyrics, while still keeping them clear enough for you to hear them. He can sing this ska punk sound and his voice works for it. With the lyrics, the band goes for really punk lyrics and just letting out your anger, while F with the rose is more about being punk and saying this is what we chose and will will live and breathe it. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just listen to both songs really, it's only about 5 mins, and then you will get what they are going for here. Ceremonial Snips have put out their third release featuring two songs that are fast ska punk songs and really give you that true punk feel. A decent job was done with these, so we can't wait to here when the next full album comes out. Listen to these two songs to decide for yourself what you think of them. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Ska/Punk

Release Date: 2005

Location: Welland, Ontario

Label: None

Flatlined - Guilty Of...

1. Home

2. Shiver

3. Go

4. Best Intentions

5. Bliss And Hell

6. Tennessee Ave. (Something More To Me)

7. Joel

8. Wait For The Pain

9. Face Cast

10. The Balance

11. Prophet

Flatlined have released their debut album titled "Guilty Of..." This album is one that really rocks hard and has a great sound. These guys have the perfect blend of heavy and rock that can be played on any rock radio station. They have a similar sound to that of Trapt or a band like Fuel, if you are into those bands, you could like this album. They have done a pretty good job on this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded fairly well here. The instrumentation on this album is pretty decent as well, the band can play and give that nice heavy rock feel. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are done pretty well here, Wes has a great voice and it fits perfect with this band behind him. Unfortunately while listening, you can tell the vocals haven't been recorded the best and need to be louder or have the guitars turned down so you can here better. He has a nice clear voice and we really like it. With the lyrics, the band seems to go for an overall message of just rocking out and making the best rock songs. They have subjects about facing yourself, trying to make it without someone, pain and having good intentions. We feel like people can grasp these lyrics as well ad really get into the hard music behind them. They really hit subject people are facing which will help people relate. Great job overall. If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "Bliss And Hell" your attention as it is the best song on the album and gives you the best feel with what the band is trying to do here. Flatlined have made a debut welcome to album that really hot hard and goes right for what the hard rock fan wants. This really gives the band a good push from the get go. We like this album and can't wait to see what is next. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think about it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Hard Rock/Rock/Alternative

Release Date: 2004

Location: Welland, Ontario
Website: http://www.flatlinedband.com

Label: Dead Set Records

Street Pharmacy - Free Delivery

1. Welcome 2 Tha Street Pharmacy

2. Sober State Of Fame

3. Crazy Gunner

4. Figure It Out

5. Winter Coat

6. It's Better That Way

7. Degenerate

8. Two Brothers

9. Hey Elizabeth

10. Broken Compass

11. Go It Alone

12. This Life

13. Empathy (Bonus Track)

14. Juxtapose (Bonus Track)

Street Pharmacy have released their second album titled "Free Delivery." This one follows the previous album in style and sound. They have that very reggae feel, but with a more updated style and a little rock added in. This album really has it going on. The band has a similar sound to that of Illscarlett or older Walk Off The Earth, so if you like either of those, you could possibly like this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded pretty well, although it could use just the smallest bit of updating, otherwise it has a solid sound. The instrumentation has it points here and there, but overall reggae has simple structures to the songs. Now the last two songs on this album are from the remastered version of the album in 2014, but the rest are from the original 2008 release. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on the album are done pretty well. Although there is nothing really special about the vocalists voice, he can do some decent fast singing and his voice is clear. You can hear just what he is saying. With the lyrics, the band go for songs about self promotion, girls/relationships, the pressure of figuring out life and the story of being caught in a robbery. This are a little off the regular path, but they seem to still get it through to the listener. Sometimes you just need a good story to loose your mind in. If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "Welcome 2 Tha Street Pharmacy" your attention as it is the best song on the album and really has a great groove to it. Street Pharmacy have made an album that really encapsulates their style and sound best. This is the album to listen to if you want to know Street Pharmacy. This is a very groovy album and the reggae will hit you quite well. Nice job overall. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Reggae/Rock/Hip Hop

Release Date: March 12th, 2008

Location: Welland, Ontario
Website: http://www.streetpharmacymusic.com/

Label: None

Attack In Black - Northern Towns

1. Northern Towns
2. Cut And Run
3. The Love Between You And I

Attack In Black have released their fourth album titled "Northern Towns." This one is a completely acoustic album and it shows off thew stripped down side of Attack In Black. These guys are an indie folk band so this album would be quite similar to that of a City and Colour or even a Passenger, so if you like those two, you could really like this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded a little raw but it adds to the style of the band. The instrumentation on this album is very stripped down but again they still play well. Now onto the vocals and the lyrics, the vocals here are not bad and again a little raw, but that is their style. He can certainly sing and is quite clear in the delivery. With the lyrics, they go back to other albums as they are previously released songs. they are about love and small towns, things that seem pretty Canadian. A decent job on the lyrics. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the feel of the album. Attack In Black has done a pretty good job at stripping down a couple of their songs and playing them to the most basic. it is nice to hear songs this way sometimes and they have done it well. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of their acoustics. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Indie/Acoustic/Folk

Release Date: November 13th, 2007

Location: Welland, Ontario
Website: http://www.attackinblack.com/

Label: Dine Alone Records

Blackheart - Demon City

1. Demon City
2. Destructive Design
3. End Of Days
4. Rattled
5. Blackening

Blackheart have released their debut album titled "Demon City." This album shows this band as one that is really into the hardcore and metal scene. These guys have a sound that is quite similar to that of a Five Finger Death Punch or a Unearth, so if you are into those bands, you could like this album. They haven't done that bad of a job on the album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded a bit better that average so that is good. The bands instrumentation on this album is pretty good, they have some pretty good guitar riffs on the album. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, when the vocalist stops and sings, it is a little off key and needs some work there, but the screams on this album are not bad. With the lyrics on this album, they are what you would expect from a young metal band on their first album. Some very generic subjects and theatrics in the lyrics. They could use a little more meaning and substance, but thats okay, it is a first album so its expected. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the feel of this album. Blackheart have made a debut, sort of welcome to album that shows you the kind of music they want to play and the direction of the band. We hope with some progression that the band can change up the vocal style a bit and make this their own style. Now all that is left is to get out there and play shows to get a buzz. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Metal/Hardcore/Deathcore

Date: June 5th, 2015

Location: Welland, Ontario

Label: None

Thousand Young - Thousand Young

1. Hot And Heavy Brotha!
2. Not In Any Map
3. Call Off The Arms Race
4. Sawmill Suicide
5. There Is No Shore
6. A To B
7. Dead Jim
8. Stoned Parallel

Thousand Young have released their debut self titled album. This album is one that really has a dirty, distorted, rugged, grungy sound to it like what a garage rock band would sound like. They have done an alright job on the album though. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been made alright and it does have that sound you are looking for in grungy garage rock. The bands instrumentation on this album is again average but solid. Now onto the vocals and the lyrics, the vocals are what you would like to see in a band going this direction, so that is nice, while the lyrics could use a little work to get more powerful meaning into them. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick any song and give it a listen to get the feel of the album. Thousand Young have done an alright job on their debut, welcome to album and it is nice to see a band trying this style to make it work. Hopefully though with a little bit of progression they can get something that can appeal to a wider audience. We hope they can also get out there more and play shows to get buzz out. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think about it.

Genre: Garage Rock/Grunge/Punk

Release Date: November 9th, 2011

Location: Welland, Ontario

Label: Blacktop Records

Attack In Black - Marriage

1.Come What May

2. Young Leaves

3. Hunger Of Young

4. Inches And Age

5. Marriage

6. If All I Thought Were True

7. Broken Things

8. Footprints

9. The Love Between You And I

10. Northern Towns

11. Husbands

12. Chimes And Church Bells

Attack In Black have released their third album titled "Marriage." This album ramps up what the band is trying to do with their style and sound. It has a really, rocking indie sound that catches your attention. These guys have really done a solid job on this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album been recorded fairly decently, it has an edge with but being perfect, but not being too rough. The bands instrumentation is pretty good on here as well. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals have the right amount of rasp and are clear to hear the lyrics. They have done a nice job on the vocals, while the lyrics seem to have a nice way of getting into harder topics that you don't hear too much on. If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "Young Leaves" your attention, as it is the best song on the album and it really gives you an idea of what the feel of the album is like. Attack In Black have done a very good job on this album and we are quite excited to listen to it, it is one you can listen to over and over, so get on it. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think about it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Indie/Rock/Folk

Release Date: July 31st, 2007

Location: Welland, Ontario
Website: http://www.attackinblack.com/

Label: Dine Alone Records

Street Pharmacy - Self-Prescribed Feelgood

1. Uphoria

2. Child's Play

3. Shallow Waters

4. New Binge

5. Liquid Confidence

6. I See Yellow Not Red

7. Class Act

8. Pull Out The Bat

9. Sweet Destiny

10. Joey Beans

11. In This Town

Street Pharmacy have released their debut album titled "Self-Prescribed Feelgood." This album is very much a reggae record, but through the eyes of how a white north american male sees it. Look for a sort of illscarlett feel to this band when you want a comparison. This album sounds pretty good. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded alright but you can hear a few little things that could be tweaked. Now onto the lyrics and the vocals, the lyrics for this album are quite good for what the band is trying to do and the vocals are pretty good as well. If you are looking for a single for this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the feel of the album. It is nice to see a band that is doing something a little different and going into a style that isn't big at all around here, but they do a good job. We are hoping that Street pharmacy gets out there more and exposes people to their version of reggae. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Reggae/Rock/Hip Hop

Release Date: November 22nd, 2006

Location: Welland, Ontario
Website: http://www.streetpharmacymusic.com/

Label: None

Ceremonial Snips - Fuck The Pain Bring The Noise

1. Bring The Noise
2. Ripped From My Heart
3. Fuck With The Rose
4. Multiply Is How I Die
5. Paint It Black And Feed The Fire

Ceremonial Snips debut album is a rock filled ska album that really brings the noise as the album title states. This band seems to be doing their own kind of spin on ska so its hard to really connect their sound to another band. They sound pretty good on the album though. When looking at the recording of this album, the band have done a pretty good job of it, it just seems to not be loud enough or have enough production really. With the lyrics, there doesn't seem to be enough in the songs either, but the instrumentation seems to be pretty good. The one thing about this album is that there just doesn't seem to be one song that really stands out here, so if you are looking for a single, there isn't one, just pick a song and listen to it so you get the albums feel. Ceremonial Snips have done a pretty good job on this album, they have a feel and sound thats a little different then regular ska and hopefully if they can just write that one stand out song, they will hit it, because with this sound they could go further here. Give this album a listen to see what you think of it yourself. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Ska/Punk
Release Date: August 11th, 2004
Location: Welland, Ontario
Label: None

The Dirty Nil/Northern Primitive Split

(The Dirty Nil)

(Northern Primitive)

1. Zombie Eyed
2. Positive Bondar

This is The Dirty Nil and Northern Primitive's split album. The album consists of one song of each of the bands. The Dirty Nil's song is what you expect from the band, a raw, distorted, dirty rock feel that has a lot of energy. Northern Primitive's song is slower building and has a real indie feel to it, but also has that dirty, raw sound. When you look at the recording of the songs, they both seems to  need some work, but the dirty nil's song seems to have a better recording to it as its not to in the background and feeling far away. Both songs here are worth a listen, neither is a single really so just press play and listen. Both bands have done an alright job here, but we like Dirty Nil's song just a little better. Give this album a listen and decide which one you like more.

Genre: Indie/Punk/Rock

Release Date: January 8th, 2013

Location: Dundas/Welland, Ontario

Label: Indoor Shoes