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Album Reviews
Some records land. Some crash. Some kick the door in and don’t ask permission. This is where we deal with all of it. Loud, messy, honest, and never neutral.


HET UP!, Almighty Trigger Happy, and the Sound of Toronto Punk in 2026
HET UP! doesn't have an origin story that looks good on paper. Five guys, a pandemic, too much time indoors, and a need to do something with their hands. What came out of it was sharper, faster, and more focused than it had any right to be, and they haven't slowed down since. Born out of the 2020 lockdowns, part cabin fever, part creative necessity, the Toronto five-piece has spent the last few years releasing music at a pace that suggests they have something to say and no in

Riot + Reverie Radio
4 days ago3 min read
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