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HOW TO SHIP TAPES (AND MORE) FOR CHEAP WITHIN CANADA

Lettermail continues to be a somewhat overlooked option for shipping tapes, CDs, and other similar sized items. This information will prove useful to many who have been unnecessarily burned by double-digit parcel shipping rates....

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VERIFY - HARDCORE DEMO
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VERIFY - HARDCORE DEMO

Montreal based VERIFY once again combine the technical precision powerviolence is known for, pummeling hardcore breakdowns and relentless vocals boiling with contempt for those unwilling to take action in this 4 track demo. This is the first release from VERIFY to feature noise elements in song structure (credited to THE ARGUMENT), an excellent edition to this extremely tight outfit. Tracks "Sleepwalk" and "Drool" makes no illusions, if you spend your time with these songs you'll learn where the...

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S​Ø​RD​Ï​D - REALITY'S A WAR
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S​Ø​RD​Ï​D - REALITY'S A WAR

Dripping with fuzz, noise and static, Brooklyn's S Ø RD Ï D is back in full force. 5 tracks of self described d-beat raw punk that last's just over 8 blistering minutes, as it should be! Don't be fooled by the washed out sample on the first track, by the 20 second mark "PODRIDOS" takes no time to blast us with delayed and distorted vocals, crunchy bass, pounding drums and borderline indecipherable guitar riffs. "SUBSTANCE" crashes into an almost dark punk stomp that's sure to get the beer cans f...

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TENAZ - "Demo 2024"
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TENAZ - "Demo 2024"

From the cold, isolating depths of Montreal winter, TENAZ released a refreshing blast of dark anarcho-punk onto the scene. From the gloomy stomp of "Pelear Por Pelear" to the melodic riffs and vocal delivery of "No Entro", this six song demo packs a punch. No over the top distortion or effects on the guitar or bass gives every instrument a bit or room to breathe, and makes the combination of melodic singing, shouting and occasional haunting back up vocals even more opportunities for boot stompi...

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Intro to La Chaîne
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Intro to La Chaîne

La Chaîne is a monthly-ish newsletter/infolettre that is printed and distributed in Montreal since 2022. It's been running steady for a year and a half now and has become a staple in every kitchen/bathroom in town. ...

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RECALL - "Demo 2024"
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RECALL - "Demo 2024"

RECALL is a new band from Montreal, featuring member of SPACERS, PEEVE, DEADBOLT and TOTAL NADA. The demo opens with a slow plodding intro track with an almost spoke-word vocal delivery. It kinda lets you know you're in for some anarcho-vibes, at least politically speaking. After the intro the band kicks into the higher tempo d-beat that set the tone for the rest of the demo. There are still ample tempo changes and a few short breaks such that everything fits under their self-definition of "har...

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