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Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · 1d

I recently spoke with William Ryan Key of @yellowcard.bsky.social over at @exclaimdotca.bsky.social !!!

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Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · 1d

✨A new interview is now up on Punknews!!✨

I recently caught up with Gabe Koury to talk about the 2025 edition of Punx Can't Laugh Fest, the origin of the festival, the connection between punk and comedy, visual art, and so much more!!

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William Ryan Key never thought he'd be here. "We broke up. We really said, 'We're done,'" the Yellowcard frontman tells Exclaim!

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Exclaim! @exclaimdotca.bsky.social · 2d

Yellowcard Look Inward to "Make a Record That Sounds Like You're 25 When You're 45"

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Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · 3d

I wrote about Ottawa-based punk rockers @wet.for.days for @exclaimdotca.bsky.social 's October New Faves feature!!

Read and listen to lots of awesome emerging Canadian bands right here: exclaim.ca/music/articl...

5 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear in October 2025 │ Exclaim!

Meet Exclaim!'s latest New Faves, including bilingual shoegaze from Vancouver, Ottawa's most badass punk moms and more

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Punknews @punknews.bsky.social · 7d

Interviews: In conversation with comedian Rush Kazi

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www.punknews.org/article/8668...

Interviews: In conversation with comedian Rush Kazi

Montreal-born, Toronto-based Rush Kazi is a comedic powerhouse. Rush has been making people laugh for over 10 years, whether she’s doing stand-up, sketch, musical comedy, participating in roast battle...

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Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · 7d

I recently caught up with comedian, producer, and actor Rush Kazi about becoming a comedian, giving new meaning to the recycling symbol, performing at @punxcantlaugh2014 Fest, and so much more!!

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Festivals & Events: Oranssi Pazuzu, Amenra, Svalbard, more to play Prepare the Ground 2026

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Punknews @punknews.bsky.social · 10d

Oranssi Pazuzu, Amenra, Svalbard, more to play Prepare the Ground 2026

www.punknews.org/article/8663...

Interviews: Listen to Smug LLC's new song and read an interview with Drew Thomson!

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Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · 9d

Did a quick interview with Drew Thomson along with a song premiere over at Punknews!

Punknews @punknews.bsky.social · 9d

Listen to Smug LLC's new song and read an interview with Drew Thomson!

www.punknews.org/article/8664...

Today, we are very excited to bring you the premiere of the new song by SMUG LLC! It is called “Exciting Doom” and is off SMUG LLC’s upcoming debut EP New Exciting Doom. SMUG LLC was formed earlier ...

New Review Update: New Reviews for September 26, 2025

Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · 14d

I wrote about MCR's Toronto 'Long Live the Black Parade' show!! Go read below!

Punknews @punknews.bsky.social · 14d

New Reviews for September 26, 2025

My Chemical Romance - Long Live The Black Parade - Live in Toronto
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Algernon Cadwallader - Trying Not to Have a Thought
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Civil Rats - Get Outta Here!
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www.punknews.org/article/8662...

Today's reviews are: My Chemical Romance - Long Live The Black Parade - Live in Toronto Algernon Cadwallader - Trying Not to Have a Thought Civil Rats - Get Outta Here...

Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · 14d

Back in August I saw My Chemical Romance in Toronto on their 'Long Live the Black Parade' tour!! I wrote about the show (and the lore) over on Punknews! Link in bio to read!!

New Review Update: New Reviews for September 24, 2025

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Punknews @punknews.bsky.social · 15d

New Reviews for September 24, 2025

Deftones - Private Music
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The Dirty Nil - Live in Peterborough
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Dissidents / D.O.V.E. - A Better World
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www.punknews.org/article/8660...

Today's reviews are: Deftones - Private Music The Dirty Nil - Live in Peterborough Dissidents / D.O.V.E. - A Better World You can check out any of our reviews right here...

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Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · 16d

Last week The Dirty Nil played The Venue in Peterborough with Heart Attack Man and Spite House!! It was an incredible night and I wrote about the show for Punknews!! Go read at the link in my bio!!

Interviews: JER talks their new album 'Death of the Heart'

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ekko astral @ekkoastral.bsky.social · 19d

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Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · 21d

Have you read my interview with @skatunenetwork.bsky.social yet?? Go read now!!

Punknews @punknews.bsky.social · 23d

Interviews: JER talks their new album 'Death of the Heart'

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www.punknews.org/article/8654...

Last month, JER, the solo project of composer, multi-instrumentalist, and Skatune Network creator Jer Hunter, released their excellent second album Death of the Heart. Following up their 2022 debut al...

New Review Update: New Reviews for September 19, 2025

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Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · 21d

I went to see the Pogues and wrote about it for Punlnews!! Read it here!!

Punknews @punknews.bsky.social · 21d

New Reviews for September 19, 2025

Descendents - Milo Goes to College
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The Pogues - Live in Toronto
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Species - Changelings
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www.punknews.org/article/8656...

Today's reviews are: Descendents - Milo Goes to College The Pogues - Live in Toronto Species - Changelings You can check out any of our reviews right here. ...

Listen to Evan Greer's new album, 'AMAB/ACAB', and read a track-by-track breakdown!

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Evan Greer @evangreer.bsky.social · 22d

Surprise! @punknews.bsky.social has an exclusive premier of my new album, AMAB/ACAB, which means you can go listen a whole day early. And I chatted with @emmoore.bsky.social about each song. The record is out everywhere tmw via @getbetterrecords.bsky.social !!!

www.punknews.org/article/8655...

Today, we are extremely excited to bring you the premiere of the new album by Boston-based anarcho-indie-punk musician Evan Greer! The album is called AMAB/ACAB and features percussion from Rachel Blu...

Interviews: JER talks their new album 'Death of the Heart'

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Punknews @punknews.bsky.social · 23d

Interviews: JER talks their new album 'Death of the Heart'

✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social

www.punknews.org/article/8654...

Last month, JER, the solo project of composer, multi-instrumentalist, and Skatune Network creator Jer Hunter, released their excellent second album Death of the Heart. Following up their 2022 debut al...

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Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · 23d

I recently caught up with JER to talk about their new album 'Death of the Heart', recording with a full band, fighting against moral apathy, the importance of compassion, and so much more!!

Link in bio to read!!

Videos: Evan Greer: "Problem" (ft. Liz Berlin of Rusted Root)

Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · 28d

Absolutely awesome live album, go listen and watch!! There was so much joy in the room that night!!

america’s local band cheekface @cheekface.bsky.social · Sep 5

Cheekface Live 25 in Toronto

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bandcamp cheekface.bandcamp.com/album/live-a...

thank you for choosing cheekface

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america’s local band cheekface @cheekface.bsky.social · Sep 10

abolish ice

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america’s local band cheekface @cheekface.bsky.social · 28d

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Evan Greer @evangreer.bsky.social · Sep 9

a lil more on this track here! thx for sharing @emmoore.bsky.social @punknews.bsky.social

www.punknews.org/article/8646...

Evan Greer has released a lyric video for her new song “Problem” which features guest vocals from Liz Berlin of Rusted Root. The video was created by @motions_craft. The song is off her upcoming album...

Interviews: Megan March of Street Eaters talks their new album 'Opaque'

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Punknews @punknews.bsky.social · Sep 5

Interviews: Megan March of Street Eaters talks their new album 'Opaque'

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www.punknews.org/article/8645...

With everything they do, Street Eaters push their sound to new heights and their album Opaque is no exception. The first album since drummer and vocalist Megan March and bassist and vocalist John No w...