Liiek
Melody and dissonance are two sides of the same coin for Germany’s Liiek. Their bouncy take on post-punk is all about bite-sized tracks packed with bassey grooves, atonal squeals, and infectious hooks. Talk about bang for your buck! Check the track “Deep Pore” for a no-frills introduction to Liiek’s catchy Euro-punk wobble.

Stucco

Featuring former members of DRI HIEV, Slut Prophet, and Body Lens, Calgary post-punk outfit Stucco create music to reflect the vortex of consumerism, capitalism and technology while carrying out rhythmic explorations into the angularity of music. Recorded and produced by Calgary mainstay Chris Dadge, their debut album LP1 was released in November 2024.

NON ULTRAS

Formed and situated in Lethbridge, Alberta, NON ULTRAS combine funky rhythms, angular guitars and melodious synth, occupying the space between art rock, post-punk and new wave. Featuring members of past Alberta bands like Body Lens and Biloxi Parish, this fresh new five-piece released their debut EP this past March.

Fulfilment

Kevin Stebner (Stalwart Sons, Cold Water, GreyScreen) has crafted a brand new sound: a style of scrappy post-hardcore those in the know refer to as “Stebnerian.” 2025 will see the release of Fulfilment’s second LP, Husky House, with 10 blistering songs by three pissed off guys who are defiant in the face of cynicism

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