Snag - ST

Holy fuck am I ever stoked on this band. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin Snag play a brand up slightly unhinged punk that reminded me of bands like Loma Prieta or even Rorshach for those of you who remember those guys. Snag is their self titled debut EP which came out May 2nd and should not be missed, 6 songs jam packed with riffs and lyrics that actually convey a message unlike so many of today's metal and hardcore bands who sing about trivial things or fantasy. I haven't known about these guys for very long but I can say without a doubt that I'll be jamming the hell out of this EP for a long time. Dont sleep on this.
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Die Hexe - Self Titled EP

Hailing from Toronto, Die Hexe play a brand of hardcore all their own. When I first heard of these guys I wasn't entirely sure what to make of it. There were some atmospheric parts that brought Deafheaven to mind, some post hardcore sections that reminded me of bands like Hot Snakes or Drive Like Jehu, and there was a whole lotta hardcore that reminded me of, well the entire Deathwish Inc. roster, but the thing is, when you listen to songs like "Jaws" or my personal favorite "Long Live The New Flesh" you don't actually hear any of that, what you hear is a band doing something all their own, and killing it. Die Hexe are truly a band to watch out for, they're definatly putting in the time and working at becoming a great band and I really hope these guys keep at it and go somewhere with their music because in the short time I've become aware of them, they're remained on heavy rotation. So put down the bong, stop reading this bullshit review, and go listen for yourself.

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Cedar

Cedar from Waterloo, Ontario is the type of band I would give someone who wants to get into stoner rock bands like Red Fang of Black Tusk. Their 4 song EP " Everything I've Never Said Out Loud" brings (in my mind) something unique to the table that I have yet to hear amongst young, upcoming bands. Being able to fuse softer verses with catchy, groovy choruses creates a really cool atmosphere and I find myself coming back to these guys over and over again. I'm interested to see where this band goes and what else they can bring to the table.

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-Sean Noble