Co-Presented with Mothland

From the deepest recesses of Montréal (QC), a burgeoning art punk act by the moniker of Pressure Pin has materialized. April 2022 saw the release of their explosively eccentric debut EP, Superficial Feature (Under the Gun Records), under the expert supervision of producer Standard Emmanuel (Choses Sauvages, La Sécurité). The four songs contained within are as strange as they are invigorating, bursting with youthful confidence and frenetic ‘77 punk energy “that will make you dance the pogo to the rhythm of frantic egg-punk” (Maximum Rocknroll).

Originally the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Kenny Smith, also the drummer of La Sécurité, Pressure Pin has since expanded to a full-band operation, adding Daniel Howse (Bass), Adam Tiller (Guitar) and Steven Cowan (Drums) to the live lineup. The outfit has opened for the likes of King Khan & BBQ Show, Snõõper, Bodega, Cola, Stuck, and Choses Sauvages, also performing at FME and Taverne Tour. Seeking to reduce the basic components of rock ‘n’ roll to their most fundamental ingredients and rebuild from a contemporary-abstract perspective, their mission is leading the charge in the most recent deluge of musical upstarts from Eastern Canada.

Today, Pressure Pin continue to hone their craft in an attempt to deliver the most frenzied variety of new wave-tinged punk humanly possible with the release of their sophomore EP: Polyurethane (October 4th, 2024 via Mothland). RIYL: Jay Reatard, Snõõper, Uranium Club, C.C.T.V. or The Gobs.

Bedtown (formally known as Molio Holi) is a solo project of a Japanese musician Shota Yokose based in Montreal.

His music blends folk rock and dream pop with dense guitar textures, psychedelic roots, 90’s shoegaze, and subtle reggae/dub influences.

Originally a solo project, it will be performed with a full band for this show.

With a flick of the wrist, Harmony Syndrome is a dramaturge of slinky pop tunes that are theatrically synthesized.