In Canada’s 2025 federal election, the slogan ‘every vote counts’ was made hyperbolic as five races were decided by less than 50 votes. As Ontarians gear up for municipal elections in 2026, voters will again be asked to make every vote count. Please raise your… Read More »Vote for Nature: Shape a Healthy, Sustainable Ontario
Among the legions of atmospheric, introspective black metal bands that emerged over the last decade, Ashbringer has made some of the most powerful and thought-provoking music in their class. I was a big fan of their second album, Yūgen, and it’s great to see how… Read More »Full Album Stream: Ashbringer – Subglacial
California crossover crushers Dead Heat ruled faces with their Metal Blade debut, Process of Elimination, in 2025 with the record ultimately cracking Decibel‘s Top 40 Albums of 2025 list. Now the band is rolling hard in 2026 with an exclusive track for the Decibel Flexi Series. New… Read More »DEAD HEAT Premiere Exclusive Track, “Light Me Up,” via the Decibel Flexi Series!
THE SSYNDROME made their debut late last year, emerging in an era flush with rock bands. Just this year alone, it feels like I’m writing about a rock act every week — and that’s not even including all the rock-influenced comebacks from idol groups. Korea… Read More »Song Review: THE SSYNDROME – Good Boy
According to Wikipedia, “under the U.S.‑led occupation after World War II, the Allied authorities and Japanese government adopted the Cannabis Control Act (CCA) in 1948. The law aimed to align Japan with the international drug‑control framework and to suppress recreational use.” This has resulted in… Read More »An Interview with ‘Takeshi Sweden’ of Japanese Weed-Lovin’ Punks Rocky & the Sweden