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THE LOCALIST: APRIL 2026 WRAP-UP

A Horse Named Friday—The Marriage of Loneliness and Continental Bliss

(LP)

Release Date: Apr. 14, 2026

City: Kitchener

Genre: Chamber Folk

The long-awaited debut album from A Horse Named Friday is the product of their gradual evolution over the last two years. The band experiments with a wide variety of instruments such as banjo, mandolin, violin, cello and harmonica, fulfilling a […]

THE LOCALIST: NOVEMBER 2025

Maiden Lane— BEDOUIN MEDICINE (LP)

Release Date: Nov. 7, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Garage Rock, Punk

Two years in the making, Maiden Lane presents their loudest and most intense performance to date. BEDOUIN MEDICINE draws its thematic inspiration from the band’s attempt to capture the feeling of modern-day chaos in an album. Blending the raw energy of punk with the simplicity of garage rock and the sonic experimentation of psychedelia, the band has truly hit their stride.

Sega Saturn the Console — Expansion Pak (EP) 

Release Date: Nov. 22, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Punk Rock

Expansion Pak is the debut EP from three-piece punk rockers Sega Saturn the Console. Their EP includes seven electrifyingly loud and fast punk tracks about life and the inevitability of death.  

The project packs a punch, flying through the track list in the span of just ten minutes. Physical copies available locally via Pink Lemonade Records. 

Arcade Allstars—Destined for Disaster (LP) 

Release Date: Nov. 7, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Ska, Punk

Arcade Allstars follow up on their 2023 EP Insert Coin with their debut full length album Destined for Disaster. Originally formed during the tail end of the pandemic, the group sounds more cohesive than ever. Their album is loaded with catchy, energetic hooks that will invoke an irresistible urge to get up and dance. Physical copies available locally via Pink Lemonade Records.

Frankie Teardrop — Black Grasshopper Stew (EP) 

Release Date: Nov. 28, 2025

City: Kitchener-Waterloo

Genre: No Wave

The experimental no wave duo Frankie Teardrop, known for their unique live performances, have recorded their thought-provoking sound on their debut EP Black Grasshopper Stew. Driven by hypnotizing metronomic drum machines paired alongside guitars and vocals soaked in noise, distortion and feedback, the album is abrasive and anarchic, prioritizing an exploration of musical texture in exchange of traditional melodies. The album is available exclusively on Bandcamp.

Red Carpet Revival — “Bang Bang!” (Single) 

Release Date: Nov. 14, 2025

City: Waterloo

Genre: Alternative Rock, Pop Punk

The female fronted rock band Red Carpet Revival returns with their newest single, “Bang Bang!” which features high energy riffs, anthemic vocals and hard-hitting lyrics. The song draws influence from the early 2000s alternative and emo scene, adding a modern twist to a nostalgic sound and assuring the track will find fans amongst the youth and elder emos alike.

Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp. 

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OCTOBER 2025 WRAP UP

3boats— shoot (LP)

Release Date: Oct. 1, 2025

City: Cambridge 

Genre: Folk

3boats’ debut album shoot is a collection of lo-fi songs and recordings that are quaint and intimate. Listening through the project from beginning to end feels like floating through a dream, with many of the songs intertwining modest acoustic guitar, soft blurry soundscapes and the occasional charming sound bite.  

Space Kitchen— “It’s My Passion” (Single) 

Release Date: Oct. 8, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Art Rock

Drawing inspiration from 1970s art and progressive rock icons such as Rush, Yes, King Crimson and Electric Light Orchestra, Space Kitchen presents a familiar sound infused with their own unique DIY aesthetic. “It’s My Passion” features both keys and lead guitars that work playfully together to create a captivating theatrical performance. 

Arcade Allstars—“Fare Thee Well” (Single)

Release Date: Oct. 17, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Ska, Punk

With a blisteringly fast pace, an infectious groove and some spotlight-stealing brass and saxophone, “Fare Thee Well” is guaranteed to get listeners up and dancing. This is the latest single off Arcade Allstars’ forthcoming sophomore full length album Destined 4 Disaster which is set to release Nov. 7, 2025, on Pink Lemonade Records. 

Frank Dux—“She Said, He Said”  (Single) 

Release Date: Oct. 22, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Grunge, Shoegaze

Deeply personal and unapologetically vulnerable, “She Said, He Said” is a song about believing survivors of assault. The chaotically hazy and loud distorted instrumentation perfectly complements the band’s lyrical message which attempts to raise awareness about the problematic culture of misogynistic skepticism. 

Courtney Wolfe—“Wild Card “(Singles) 

Release Date: Oct. 24, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Singer-Songwriter, Indie Pop

Delicately balancing on the line between airy pop and bold indie rock, “Wild Card” is a captivating lyrical exploration of temptation inspired by Courtney Wolfe’s personal experiences while remaining deliberately ambiguous. Wolfe puts forth a message of ownership and hopes for her listeners regardless of the vice they may be struggling with. 

Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp. 

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