If It's Too Loud...

Photo by Cecil Sykes Canadian punk/post-hardcore band Midnight Peg are back with a blistering new single. "The Hag" is a burst of aggression that is as mesmerizing as it is discordant. The song is a scream-filled song that drives straight through you for just over two minutes. It's reminding me of a mish-mash of Bikini Kill, The Gits, and Gouge Away. The song's roots are based in early 90's grunge-esque music with an injection of modern punk. This is an intense song that packs a lot within two minutes. "The Hag" is a dark song that's begging you to jump in the mosh pit. Raquel "Rocky" Mann (vocals/lyrics) says of the band's latest single: “‘The Hag’ is about the figures who stalk our dreams, but also the ones society refuses to confront—sexual, powerful, enraged.  It’s a myth made into a mirror.” You can listen to "The Hag" below. Skinning is due out in the fall on Thousand Island Records. For more on Midnight Peg, check out t...

Photo by Cecil Sykes Midnight Peg are an Edmonton, AB based band that are referred to as "madhouse punk." Their latest single, "Thirstland," is a just barely under control two minute burst of punk. You have guitar riffs that will make you think of At the Drive In, and somewhat spoken and yelled vocals which create a feeling of chaos throughout. This is a loud and angry track that is completely in your face. But, unlike most tracks this loud and punk based, "Thirstland" still keeps a sense of art in their music. Midnight Peg feel like a higher class of loud, angry punk rock. This one is great, with just enough of an emo undercurrent to make the song kind of melodic and almost palatable to a mainstream audience. You can listen to "Thirstland" below. Skinning is due out in October on Thousand Island Records. For more on Midnight Peg, check out the artist's website .