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SPILL FESTIVAL FEATURE: NXNE 2026 – SPILL MAGAZINE PRESENTS 5 QUESTIONS
SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: FUTURE ISLANDS – FROM A HOLE IN THE FLOOR TO A FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
SPILL NEW MUSIC: NOFX TO RELEASE OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK + ORIGINAL SCORE OF CAREER-SPANNING DOCUMENTARY &...
SPILL NEW MUSIC: LORDS OF ACID – “DREAM BOY” | NEW SINGLE BY PIONEERING ELECTRONIC D...
SPILL NEW MUSIC: DREAM POP ARTIST MOLLIE ELIZABETH SHARES VIRAL NEW TRACK “RUN RABBIT”
SPILL NEWS: LEGENDARY GOTH ROCK BAND CHRISTIAN DEATH ANNOUNCES THE USA ‘BABY BATS PARADE’ ...
SPILL NEW MUSIC: PICKLE JUICE – “A LITTLE MORE TIME”
SPILL FEATURE: FAITH, FRACTURE AND THE SPACE BETWEEN – A CONVERSATION WITH DAVE KRYSL OF HASTE T...
SPILL NEWS: SAINT AGNES RELEASE NEW SINGLE “GET THEM OUT” INCLUDING NINE INCH NAILS VIDEO ...
SPILL NEWS: POP MONTREAL 25th ANNIVERSARY – THE FIRST NAMES
SPILL NEW MUSIC: MOCK MEDIA SHARE NEW SINGLE “MOCK CITY ROCK” | FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘R...
SPILL NEWS: EVERCLEAR ANNOUNCES THE LUCKY 7 TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS AMERICAN HI-FI
SPILL FESTIVAL FEATURE: NXNE 2026 – SPILL MAGAZINE PRESENTS 5 QUESTIONS
MADLANDS – “ARMAGEDDON” INDEPENDENT “Armageddon” is the first official radio single from Toronto-based MADLANDS’ debut album Symphony For The End of Time (releasing in September)—a fierce and unfiltered [...]
NOFX TO RELEASE OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK + ORIGINAL SCORE OF CAREER-SPANNING DOCUMENTARY 40 YEARS OF FUCKIN’ UP FAT WRECK CHORDS Punk rock legends NOFX have announced the release of 40 Years of Fuckin’ Up: Soundtrack + Score, the official soundtrack [...]
LORDS OF ACID – “DREAM BOY” | NEW SINGLE BY PIONEERING ELECTRONIC DANCE ACT METROPOLIS RECORDS The pioneering electronic dance act Lords Of Acid have released their second single of 2026 on May 15. “Dream Boy” is [...]
DREAM POP ARTIST MOLLIE ELIZABETH SHARES VIRAL NEW TRACK “RUN RABBIT” NEON GOLD RECORDS Up-and-coming pop artist Mollie Elizabeth shares “Run Rabbit” a snippet of which has already gone viral on TikTok. The song “Run Rabbit” is written by Mollie [...]
PAITRA | THUNDEROR | AHSIA | VILE MURK | KAELEY JADE | ANIMAL WARFARE | CHASE THE BEAR | TIJUANA TAXI | XO JUMPO ARTIST NAME: PAITRA 1. What’s your favourite thing about a festival like NXNE? The diversity of talent that is showcased [...]
SARAH JANE RILEY | LAUREN CARSON | BBQ POPE | BACKCHANNEL | EMMETT JEROME | WOLFVILLE | ELEVEN MINUTES LATE | XAVIER SOLIS | GADFLY ARTIST NAME: SARAH JANE RILEY 1. What’s your favourite thing about a festival like NXNE? My favourite thing [...]
DIAMOND WEAPON | MORNING COYOTE | KING OF FOXES | LAUREN ASH | GABY DE LOS SANTOS | LOLITSLEA | QUIET PROVINCE | NO EXCEPTIONS | LILA GRAY ARTIST NAME: DIAMOND WEAPON 1. What’s your favourite thing about a festival like NXNE? The [...]
FLEA & THE HONORA BAND @ THE OPERA HOUSE, TORONTO MAY 9, 2026 With 14 dates across North America and Europe, Flea made his solo Toronto debut at The Opera House for the second stop on his sold-out tour, in support of his new record, Honora. [...]
SPILL FEATURE: FAITH, FRACTURE AND THE SPACE BETWEEN – A CONVERSATION WITH DAVE KRYSL OF HASTE THE DAY
FAITH, FRACTURE AND THE SPACE BETWEEN A CONVERSATION WITH DAVE KRYSL OF HASTE THE DAY When some bands return, fans expect something victorious – the kind of mythic energy that cements a band as a musical legend. But Haste the Day’s new album, [...]
SPILL FEATURE: IT’S OUR BOLDEST RECORD – A CONVERSATION WITH GARY JARMAN OF THE CRIBS
IT’S OUR BOLDEST RECORD A CONVERSATION WITH GARY JARMAN OF THE CRIBS The Cribs have returned with the album Selling A Vibe, their first new album in over five years. Hailing from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, the trio, which consists of twin [...]
SPILL FEATURE: APOCALYPSE – A CONVERSATION WITH CROWN LANDS’ KEVIN COMEAU & CODY BOWLES
APOCALYPSE A CONVERSATION WITH CROWN LANDS’ KEVIN COMEAU & CODY BOWLES Crown Lands remain prolific. The progressive rock duo, consisting of drummer and lead vocalist Cody Bowles, and guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist Kevin Comeau, are on [...]
SPILL BOOK REVIEW: TOM DOYLE – RINGO STARR: A FAB LIFE
TOM DOYLE – RINGO STARR: A FAB LIFE ECW PRESS BOOK REVIEW BY AARON BADGLEY Tom Doyle is a very respected music journalist who has also written several books about many artists. His library includes books about Paul McCartney, Elton John, [...]
SPILL FEATURE: TEENAGE LESSONS SET ME RIGHT – A CONVERSATION WITH STEPHEN PATMAN OF CHAPTERHOUSE
TEENAGE LESSONS SET ME RIGHT A CONVERSATION WITH STEPHEN PATMAN OF CHAPTERHOUSE Chapterhouse formed in Reading, Berkshire in 1987 when three friends came together with a common love of music. Andrew Sherriff (vocals, guitar), Stephen Patman [...]
SPILL FEATURE: WE’RE PROBABLY MORE POPULAR THAN WE’VE EVER BEEN RIGHT NOW – A CONVERSATION WITH MORGAN ROSE OF SEVENDUST
WE’RE PROBABLY MORE POPULAR THAN WE’VE EVER BEEN RIGHT NOW A CONVERSATION WITH MORGAN ROSE OF SEVENDUST Sevendust is a band of resilience. Formed in 1994, this band has remained a diamond in the rough of the hard rock and nu metal [...]
SPILL FEATURE: SONGS ARE JUST CONSTANTLY EVOLVING – A CONVERSATION WITH SPENCER KRUG
SONGS ARE JUST CONSTANTLY EVOLVING A CONVERSATION WITH SPENCER KRUG Highly prolific indie rock artist Spencer Krug, best known as a member of Wolf Parade, whose song “I’ll Believe In Anything” has seen a resurgence in popularity since appearing [...]
SPILL FEATURE: THE MORNING SUN STILL SHINES – A CONVERSATION WITH DON DANNEMANN OF THE CYRKLE
THE MORNING SUN STILL SHINES A CONVERSATION WITH DON DANNEMANN OF THE CYRKLE “I’m Don Dannemann, original founding member of The Cyrkle, and I just want to thank you, the fact that you guys come out to see us. I, at 82 years old, get to [...]
SPILL FEATURE: IT’S A LIVELIER RECORD THAN OUR LAST ONE – A CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN D’ADDARIO OF THE LEMON TWIGS
IT’S A LIVELIER RECORD THAN OUR LAST ONE A CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN D’ADDARIO OF THE LEMON TWIGS Consisting of brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario, The Lemon Twigs capture the musical styles of the ‘60s and ‘70s, like power pop, glam rock, and [...]
SPILL FEATURE: WE ARE ALL CONNECTED – A CONVERSATION WITH MAX KERMAN OF ARKELLS
WE ARE ALL CONNECTED A CONVERSATION WITH MAX KERMAN OF ARKELLS With exuberantly anthemic songs throughout their career like “11:11,” “Knocking at the Door,” “Leather Jacket,” “Past Life,” “Whistleblower,” “Years In The Making,” and countless [...]
SPILL FEATURE: REFLECTING ON WHO WE ARE AS A BAND – A CONVERSATION WITH EMILY HAINES OF METRIC
REFLECTING ON WHO WE ARE AS A BAND A CONVERSATION WITH EMILY HAINES OF METRIC Esteemed Canadian indie rockers Metric is back with excellent new music! After taking a more exploratory approach with their previous two albums, Formentera and [...]
SPILL FEATURE: WHERE IS THIS JOURNEY GOING? – A CONVERSATION WITH RAGE OF VENOM
WHERE IS THIS JOURNEY GOING? A CONVERSATION WITH RAGE OF VENOM Venom is a band that has stood the test of time. With the band’s name having been active since 1979, and with releases going back to 1980, this band has earned their place as one of [...]
SPILL FEATURE: RENAISSANCE WOMAN – A CONVERSATION WITH DAYNA MANNING
RENAISSANCE WOMAN A CONVERSATION WITH DAYNA MANNING “When I started writing songs, kind of in my early 30s, I shifted to writing not about me, and more about the world around me. And then what happened was, is these songs took me on adventures.” [...]
SPILL FILM REVIEW: POWER TO THE PEOPLE: JOHN & YOKO/PLASTIC ONO BAND WITH ELEPHANT’S MEMORY AND SPECIAL GUESTS – LIVE AT THE ONE TO ONE CONCERT, NEW YORK CITY, 1972
POWER TO THE PEOPLE: JOHN & YOKO/PLASTIC ONO BAND WITH ELEPHANT’S MEMORY AND SPECIAL GUESTS – LIVE AT THE ONE TO ONE CONCERT, NEW YORK CITY, 1972 MERCURY STUDIOS/TRAFALGAR RELEASING APRIL 29, 2026 Almost one year to the day of the [...]
SPILL BOOK REVIEW: JENN L. BECKWITH – ALL GOOD CRETINS GO TO HEAVEN: THE ENDURING SPIRIT OF THE RAMONES
JENN L. BECKWITH – ALL GOOD CRETINS GO TO HEAVEN: THE ENDURING SPIRIT OF THE RAMONES EARTH ISLAND BOOKS/DIWULF PUBLISHING BOOK REVIEW BY BRYAN WILLISTON All Good Cretins Go To Heaven: The Enduring Spirit of the Ramones, by Jenn L. [...]
