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The Shape Of Punk To Come Vol 2 : !ATTENTION! - Four Or Five Ways To Play These Chords

2010-06-02T19:52:00.000-07:00

So before i write anything about this band i want to vent for a minute if i may. It really annoys me how you talk to people and they seem to think that their punk scene or even Ontario's punk scene is dead. These same people talk about how things used to be better and they wish there was great bands still around. Well i have news for all of you if you took five mins to search the internet or even took one night a month to goto a local club you would see there is tons of talented bands in most city across Ontario.

Now to get to this Album..... if you like gritty/fast/pop punk then it doesnt get much better than this. !ATTENTION! once again release another gem filled with catchy guitar work and sing along vocal harmonies. This record is as they say all killer no filler and clocks in 10mins 36secs in only 6 songs. Drawing influences from Lifetime, D.B.S., and Hot Water Music this is what your IPOD was made for!

Download @ www.ifyoumakeit.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/attentionpp

Baptized In Blood - Gutterbound Demos

2010-03-21T19:42:00.000-07:00

Okay, another really cool one! Here we have a bunch of original recordings that ultimately made up Baptized In Bloods first full length album “Gutterbound”. The cool thing with these tracks is for most of them they include Adam Trakinskas who was the bands other lead vocalist. You can really see the progression through listening to these on how BIB has continued to evolve and grow musically and lyrically as a band. Newly signed to Roadrunner Records, BIB is looking at a great future ahead filled with more touring, drinking and face melting riffs!

First 3 tracks – Recorded @ Emac Studios In London, Ontario by Aaron. These 3 tracks were originally going to be released as an EP.

1 - Team America (now called Only Time Will Tell) – alternate guitar solo outro
2 - RATTails and Rainbows – both vocalists
3 - Up Skirts, Down Shirts – both vocalists
4 - Cats are Jerks (now called Go It Alone) – both vocalists & different lyrics
5 - Down and Out – both vocalists
6 – Makin’ Cents (non album track) – Johl vocals only
7 – Gutterbound (now called Blue Oyster) – both vocalists

BIB at the time of these recordings was:

Johl – Vocals
Adam – Vocals
Josh – Guitar
Derek – Guitar
Shags - Bass
Jay - Drums

Band: Baptized In Blood
Album: Gutterbound Demo's
Year: 2007
Myspace: www.myspace.com/baptizedinblood
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Three Impotent Males - T.I.M. Vol.2

2010-03-21T18:50:00.001-07:00

Formed in 1994 in Sarnia, Ontario, TIM played fast So Cal styled punk rock in the vain of old Propagandhi, Nofx and Randy. They released there only full length on Raw Energy Records in the spring of 1996 and recorded these tracks before going there own separate ways in 1998. These dudes were a staple in the Ontario punk scene in the late 90’s playing all over the province with the likes of Trunk, 5 Knuckle Chuckle and Trigger Happy to name a few.

TIM on this recording were:

Wes Ryan – Vocals, guitars
Mike Wistuba – Bass, vocals
Jeff Tkachuk – Drums

Band: Three Impotent Males
Album: T.I.M. Vol.2
Year: 1998
Myspace: www.myspace.com/threeimpotentmales
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Shoulder – Body/Kindling 7”

2010-03-21T18:24:00.000-07:00

Formed in London, Ontario, Shoulder were ahead of the curve. They were doing the whole emo/indie rock thing before it was just that. Combined with fantastic lyrics and great song structure these two tracks really showcase all that was Shoulder. Singer Bryan Webb and drummer Doug MacGregor stuck together after Shoulder broke up and started The Constantines in late 1999.

Shoulder on this recording was:

Bryan Webb – Vocals, guitar
Paul Bright – Guitar
Cris Irwin - Bass
Doug MacGregor – Drums

recorded September 22nd @ Signal to Noise

Band: Shoulder
Album: Body/Kindling 7”
Year: 1996
Myspace: www.myspace.com/shoulderemo
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The Shape Of Punk To Come Vol 1 : Wayfarer - Our Fathers

2010-03-09T19:23:00.000-08:00

We are a brand new Blog so we want to start getting some more content to you people. This will be our first installment of The Shape Of Punk To Come which will feature new up and coming artists that are active in the Ontario scene.

Today we have the first full length release from Kitchener's very own Wayfarer. This record is fresh off the digital press and is being released by the awesome people at Juice Box Records.

Download @ Juice Box Records
Myspace: www.myspace.com/iamwayfarer

Five One Nine Punk Vids

2010-03-08T23:12:00.000-08:00

Stolen from our friends at 519 Punk Vids here's a multi cam bootleg with soundboard audio of an up and coming alt-country/folk band from Newmarket Ontario. The Cavaliers recently toured with Tim Barry of Avail fame, and Chuck Ragan from the all mighty HOT WATER MUSIC.

Vids
Five Times A Day
Hitting The Ground
Cold Roses (Ryan Adams cover)
The End Of Broken Hearts
Hard Coming
Summer
World On My Own

Thunder Bay Tunes

2010-03-08T23:08:00.001-08:00

Tonight we decided to bring you some local stuff from the Thunder Bay scene. There is alot of good music up there that doesn't reach the mecca that is Southern Ontario. This is just a taste, keep your eyes posted in weeks to come for more older and newer stuff from Thunder Bay and area.

Vaya - Tonight Is Murder EP

2010-03-08T23:06:00.002-08:00

Formed in 2001, this quartet played their version of rock music in Thunder Bay, ON.

Unfortunately, they called it quits in 2004, but managed to record a full length CD called "One more story of a bleeding heart" and an EP entitled "Tonight Is Murder", as well as tour with their friends All That Was Left.

Band: Vaya
Album: Tonight Is Murder
Year: 2004
Pure Volume: www.purevolume.com/vayacanada
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Headcramp - No More Smiles EP

2010-03-08T23:06:00.001-08:00

Old thrashy skate punk/hardcore from Thunder Bay, these guys were doing it better way before some of your favourite bands. Releasing a bunch of demo tapes and 7" over the years, this EP was the follow up to the Mind Blowing Beef Fest Spectacular LP which was released in 1994. No More Smiles was the last recording done by Headcramp before splitting up, but was some of the best music they released during their time together. Dont expect any reunion shows.

Band: Headcramp
Album: No More Smiles
Year: 1995
Myspace: www.myspace.com/headcramp
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Ottawa music / Lack of posts

2010-03-03T08:36:00.000-08:00

We apologize for the lack of updates, i wish we could say we are to busy we are just a little lazy. We will make sure that we keep shorter periods between updates. This week's installment focuses on the Ottawa area, none of us are from that area these just happen to be a couple of rad bands that we have enjoyed over the years.

The Transit - Its Lights Out For Downtown

2010-03-03T08:35:00.000-08:00

The Transit allways amazed me i remember randomly going to see them in Thunder Bay. I went to see Alexisonfire, Death From Above at a bigger show and was convinced to go see another band at the Apollo afterwards. Ends up The Transit was the opening band and i feel in love with their gritty yet melodic take on punk rock. I really dont know to much about these guys except that they are from Ottawa and that i got a chance to see them once again when i moved back to London On, at The Embassy.

Band: The Transit
Album: It's Lights out for Downtown
Year: 2003
Myspace: www.myspace.com/thetransit
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Van Johnson - Holiday Tour EP

2010-03-03T07:52:00.000-08:00

Van Johnson was a Hardcore/Punk/Screamo outfit based as well out of Ottawa On. Van Johnson is in the same vein as bands such as Saetia, Orchid, Hotcross. Never had a chance to see these guys i wish i had bet they would have been a real gem to see in a sweaty basement or legion hall.

Band: Van Johnson
Album: Holiday Tour EP
Year: 2004
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/myvaj
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Stay Home - Cake EP

2010-02-07T23:22:00.000-08:00

This is part two of our weekly blarg, it features a band that is still active in our scene in Ontario. Today we are featuring Stay Home with their DEMO EP "Cake" which is an offering of four songs from this young band.

Band: Stay Home
Album: Cake EP
Year: 2009
Myspace: www.myspace.com/StayHomeBand
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Bombs Over Providence - Libertys Ugly Best Friend

2010-02-07T19:38:00.000-08:00

Formed from the ashes of Marilyn's Vitamins comes Bombs Over Providence. Drummer Shawn Dickey holds it up on guitar, and bassist Adam Cook shows us that he can do more than just play bass after showing his strong vocal skills on this EP. This is a solid debut from a band that died way before its time. Swallowed by the monster now known as Underground Operations never recieved as much recognition as they deserved as a band. Before disembarking B.O.P. released "Shake Your Body Politic" which still to this day stands strong as one of the best independantly recorded/released in Ontario.

Members moved on to a band now known as The Little Millionaires. Check them out on myspace http://www.myspace.com/thelittlemillionaires or at your local dive in Toronto.

Band: Bombs Over Providence
Album: Libertys Ugly Best Friend
Year: 2003
Myspace: www.myspace.com/bombsoverprovidence
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