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Canadian punks Another Joe released new single, first in 22 years, from the forthcoming album

Revered as one of Canada’s most exciting punk rock bands from the 90s, Another Joe has regrouped and recorded a new album set for release in early 2023 in concert with People of Punk Rock Records and has released its first single on all streaming platforms called “Mexico”

Mexico comes screaming out of the gates with all the energy, and uplifting aggression modern-day rockers have been starving for. This is the anthem for anyone who wants to shed everyday life’s stress, anxiety and restrictions.

It’s as catchy as the common cold and what the punk rock doctor ordered.

ABOUT THE BAND

High-value Canadian punk band Another Joe is back to making smart, exciting, and occasionally snotty rock music after a long hiatus. The group’s new album, Ready or Not, is their first noise since disbanding in 2001 after becoming established as one of the top draws in the Canadian scene. Set to drop early in 2023 in concert with People of Punk Rock Records, Ready or Not is an absolutely cracking set of new tunes that will quickly put Another Joe back in front of international crowds of fans, both old and new. 

The band began in 1995 and built its following through extensive touring and playing locally with other important acts, including AFI, No Use for A Name, GOB, SNFU, Moneen, Chixdiggit, and The Suicide Machines (to name a few). Another Joe made four well-received albums during its original period, Pee Against The Wind featuring their first hit, Eat at Bernies, Ass Seen On TV (split with fellow Canadian punks, GOB), Cran-doodle Daddy, and Plasti-scene. The group went hard until then-drummer left the fold and a proper replacement proved hard to find. They finally called it quits in 2001. 

Fast-forward to 2022, when Pee Against the Wind was remastered and re-released on streaming services for the first time and vinyl by People of Punk Rock Records. The fan response was overwhelming, and it became clear that there was still a demand for Another Joe.

Founding member Jon Glen had been writing and recording new material with no plans to reform the band but changed his mind after going through the creative process and discovering how many people wanted new music from Another Joe. Suddenly, putting the band back together seemed like an excellent idea.

The current lineup of Another Joe is the strongest in the group’s history and is primed to tour in 2023. Guitarist/vocalist Jon Glen, bassist/vocalist Alison Toews, guitarist/vocalist Ryan Wagner, and drummer/vocalist Mario Nieva are a high-energy crew ready to bring their wildly entertaining combination of melody, creativity, anger, and frustration to the masses. They’re more intense now than ever before and plan to retake their rightful place on top of the Canadian scene.

Start listening at once and meet your new favorite band.

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Punk rockers Topsy Turvy’s have just shared a third single from their new album due January 13th on Krod Records. 

The idea that every day is worth living is hard to grasp when the days are really crappy. There is good to be learned from everything, but it’s often easier and more comforting to dwell on the bad. 

If sometimes you need a little push to get the sun back out, then Topsy Turvy’s new single may be the background vibe for all the perfect days to come!
It’s the third single from their new album It Can’t Be Easy which will be released digitally on January 13, 2023.

About the band

TOPSY TURVY’S is a melodic punk rock band, with double male and female vocals, born in 2008 in Poitiers (France).

Their influences range from the melodic hardcore of the 90’s, to the more modern indie punk, through the emo wave of the late 90’s to early 2000’s. Their sound is full of pop melodies, with melancholic sounds sometimes, and a communicative energy most of the time.

After more than 300 concerts in Europe and around the world (26 countries) and the release of 3 albums (EPs) and 3 splits on many independent labels of the punk rock scene (in Europe, Japan & the United States), they continue to tour and share their music wherever they can, while developing a DIY approach and a political questioning around their music practice.

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