The Crowleys are a psychedelic pop-rock band from Hamilton. They have figured out a way to effectively master that lo-fi garage sound while keeping the quality high and melodies catchy. Their new single “Clarice” has duel vocals and a medium paced jangle. The lyrics touch on “the uncertainty within yourself when dealing with mental health issues”. The Crowleys play This Ain’t Hollywood in Hamilton on November 6^th along with Hot Garbage and Simply Saucer. – Kris Gies

The High Loves are a 4 piece indie rock band from Toronto inspired by classic legends like The Beatles along with modern indie acts like The Strokes or Arctic Monkeys. Their goal is to be simultaneously modern and nostalgic. They have just dropped a new pop-rock tune “Tried Too Hard” which is a break up song but with a deeper message. The track has happy guitar licks in it which along with the vocal melodies keeps it light and catchy. The High Loves are havin' their release party at The Drake on October 30^th with Knifey and The Bandicoots. – Kris Gies

Lo-fi and lower case centric band nutrients have released a brand new single “such slime”. This tune begins with a slacker dream pop vibe before blossoming into a wonderful mix of soul and jangly indie rock. The video gives off old school feelings with production that could confuse one into thinking it’s a tune from the 70s. nutrients next gig is at The Garrison on October 27^th with Quaker Parents opening for Omni. – Kris Gies

Tough Age are a power pop trio on Mint Records spending most of their time in Toronto. They have a rather lengthy discography available on their bandcamp page which includes their latest release “Shame”. Earlier this year they released a video for the single “Me in Glue”. This tune is a catchy lo-fi rocker accompanied by a music video which shows the singer of the group having just a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. The guitar licks sound happy though! Tough Age will be playing a huge show at Junction City Music Hall on Saturday October 19^th with the legendary BA Johnston and pop punk extraordinaire’s First Base. – Kris Gies

Contour is an alt-hard rock band from the GTA. Throwin’ it back to early 2000s rock bands such as Alexisonfire, Billy Talent, Radiohead and Manchester Orchestra. Their recent single “Above You” has a quiet/loud dynamic that’ll take you up and down with the track so you understand the varying moods being displayed. This is their first track to be released after a 6 year hiatus so expect more tunes and show announcements from Contour soon! – Kris Gies