Canadian Garage Rock

Canadian garage rock is a raucous and gritty subgenre of rock music that emerged from Canada's vibrant underground scene. Characterized by its raw, lo-fi sound and energetic, DIY ethos, this genre harks back to the rebellious spirit of 1960s garage rock while infusing it with a distinctly modern twist. The music often features fuzz-laden guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and unpolished, impassioned vocals that convey a sense of immediacy and authenticity. Thematically, the lyrics range from irreverent and whimsical to introspective, with an undercurrent of youthful disenchantment. Bands such as The Tandoori Knights, The Pack a.d., and Dead Ghosts exemplify the garage rock sound with their garagey vibes and unvarnished live performances, embodying the genre's preference for spontaneity and rough-around-the-edges charm.

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Roadhouse
Single - Released September 6, 2024

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CPC Gangbangs
Dead Ghosts
Demon's Claws
Fade Awaays
Hotel Mira
King Khan
Les Sexareenos
Luna Li
Magneta Lane
Mark Sultan
Pointed Sticks
Ralph
The Ding-Dongs
The Gruesomes
The Pack a.d.
The Spaceshits
The Tandoori Knights
The Ugly Ducklings
The White Wires
Wine Lips
Luna Li
Wine Lips
Hotel Mira
Dead Ghosts
The Pack a.d.
The Ugly Ducklings
King Khan
Pointed Sticks
The Spaceshits
The Gruesomes
Mark Sultan
Les Sexareenos
The White Wires
Magneta Lane
Demon's Claws
The Tandoori Knights
Fade Awaays
The Ding-Dongs
CPC Gangbangs
Ralph