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A dark lit colour photo shows three-piece group schoolyard sitting on a set of concrete stairs. The member on the left is seen smoking a cigarette, the member in the middle looks to their right, and the person on the right is looking straight at the camera.

schoolyard

Edmonton, AB

Sounding like some hidden nugget off a Sub Pop compilation, schoolyard (or SKLYRD) creates an irresistible alt-punk racket that is riding the line between noise and melody. Want proof? Check their latest record, welcome to the club, which rattles between total punk stomp chaos and sweet acoustic arrangements. For anyone who already misses METZ!

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Dark fish-eye portrait of trio Black Ends standing and facing the camera.

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 A black and white photo shows the band Taxa playing on stage under bright white lights

Taxa

 A colour photo shows four-piece group Truck Violence standing outside in front of an old building. Each member is shown smoking a cigarette.

Truck Violence