Red Air calls themselves “Gasoline Fueled Pop Punk Rock”….you’d think this day and age they might be trying to use a different form of energy to fuel their rock…perhaps solar or electric. I’m still a fan of gasoline though so it’s cool with me. They have some attitude in their songs but it looks like they know how to have a good time too. That is a solid combo. They released an EP earlier this year titled “Invincible” and will be playing The Bovine Sex Club on September 10. – Kris Gies

Green Girl is gettin’ set to release their debut EP next month. They have 2 tracks available now on their bandcamp page. Major 90‘s vibes comin’ from the track “Connor Saves The Day”. This could easily be a theme song for the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid but I’m not sure if thats what they meant when they wrote this track. Dig in to this track if you like 90‘s alternative with female vocals and get ready for their EP Release Party September 11 at The Burdock in Toronto. – Kris Gies

These 4 Toronto garagers are back with a brand new bangin’ EP. Ol’CD play rippin’ garage rock with a lil bit of surf rock and a whole lotta party mixed in. The new EP titled "Premium Trash" starts with a straight up mosher "Hang Nail" which seems to tell the tale of a serious lingerer. "Not Me" is a sweet tune with some nice solo action. Everything gets a bit hectic on the last track "Paralyzed" which was a nice change in feels to finish off this record. "Premium Trash" available on their bandcamp page now! Ol’CD hits the road for the east coast today so have a look at their tour dates on their facebook page. Their Toronto release party for "Premium Trash" goes down on August 27th at Silver Dollar. – Kris Gies

Sometimes you can just look at a band name and know they are going to be sweet. So is the case for The Lamaas. They do noisy surf punk and sing about being a lazy teenager. We’ve all been there before…those were the days. Relive those good ol’ days with their EP titled "Bum Lyfe". Excellent summer tunes. Something to listen to on the bus headin’ to the beach. Go do nothing and listen to it. – Kris Gies

Crown Lands are a 2 piece rock duo from Oshawa. They have some definite White Stripe influences with their bluesy guitar riffs and dirty vocals but they separate themselves with their individual styles. The drummer rips and sings at the same time while the guitar player also rocks a moog bass pedal with his foot so he keeps it groovy while shredding. Here’s their video for "Mantra". Keep your ears open for more from Crown Lands. – Kris Gies

King Beez were formed all the way back in 2007 by Matt Groopie. They started in Thornhill, Ontario and now are mostly seen hanging around the Toronto scene. They offer metal influenced surf rock. You’ll be knockin back drinks and shaking your behind when these black n’ yellow clad fellas hit the stage. They will be part of the latest Surf VS Rockabilly Night at Cherry Cola’s on Thursday July 21 along with Treblemen and Calrizians. Doors at 9 and only 5 bucks before 10. – Kris Gies

Hamilton’s demento blues duo Frankie & Jimmy have a lot goin’ on these days. This month they take off for a tour across the prairies to BC and back and will be finishing up their second LP once they return. In the meantime they have released a three song EP titled "Death Letter EP". The title track being a cover of a Son House track and also done by the White Stripes. "Sweet Home Chicago" is another blues tune done in classic Frankie & Jimmy style which featues Frankie on the porchboard bass and slide guitar while Jimmy howls and blasts harmonica. "Saint James Infirmary Blues" is done with full band which adds a nice flavor to the tail end of this EP. Check their facebook page for tour details. Go see em and get some of their homemade "Frankie & Jimmy Burn Your Blues Away" Hot Sauce…excellent for the BBQ season. – Kris Gies

The handsome fellas in Pet Sun have just released a new music video for their tune "The Dawn" which is the opening track off their debut self-titled LP. The video is a good balance between a low budget horror movie and a 90’s grunge video. The tune obviously rips with their Fender Mustangs cranked, bass lines groovin, Parth doin god knows what on drums and Stephane’s vocals alternating between vicious yelling and soothing "aahh’s". You should already own the Pet Sun LP. So watch this video now k? – Kris Gies

Hamilton jangle-poppers Jaunt have released a new track from their upcoming EP. "Hello" is a quick alt-pop tune with high end vocals laying quite comfortably over some jangly guitars. The whole tune slithers in and out of your mind like a dream. It’s short and catchy. Definitely makes you want to hear more of this EP which will be released in July. – Kris Gies

One of our favorite artists here at the Deli has been busy overseas. Laura Cole brought her sultry voice (and bass player) over the UK to work with Harvey Summers on a new record. They just finished a tour of the UK to celebrate and promote the release of this brand new album "Human". The first single released was called "Skeletons" and it’s right up Laura’s alley. It’s a funky lounge tune that we know from Laura but with an added horn section to spice it up. She is back in Canada and ready to release this brand new album on Thursday June 23rd at Lula Lounge in Toronto. – Kris Gies

Representin’ Mississauga…3 brothers loaded with talent and like this new track suggests…they won’t change. This track "I Won’t Change" is a bluesy ripper of a tune. Sweet licks and double vocals throughout. The Ballroom Babies were recently shortlisted for 97.7 HTZ FM Rock Search Contest and let’s be real…they should have won it all. This track is just a sample of what you can hear from these guys at Cherry Cola’s on Saturday when they play with Flamingo Báy and Retroaction in support of Womb’s Album Release. – Kris Gies

Last month Toronto garage trio Wine Lips released their debut EP. It’s a quick blast of true garage rock right in the mouth. Fuzzy guitars, thumpin’ drums, howlin’ vocals and punchin’ basslines all wrapped up in a neat lil EP. The stand out track if you ask me is "Outta Control" and they just dropped a new video for it courtesy of WANTED! LIVE. Enjoy this wicked track and go see Wine Lips at Smiling Buddha on Saturday along with Possum, Spells of Vertigo and Acid Priest. – Kris Gies