Edmontons Music Magazine
NEW MUSIC JUL 3, 2026
NEW MUSIC JUL 3, 2026
The Galacticas – IRL
Calgary’s The Galacticas are a long-running pop-punk band known for mixing nerd culture, sci-fi themes, and melodic punk energy. The band describes themselves as 3 nerds from Calgary who love punk rock and awkward high fives, and their 2026 EP IRL continues their upbeat, hook-filled approach. [thegalacti...ndcamp.com], [cometscrew.ca]
Links
Bandcamp: https://thegalacticasalberta.bandcamp.com/album/irl [thegalacti...ndcamp.com]
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-galacticas/1200339449 [music.apple.com]
Instagram: @the_galacticas [cometscrew.ca]
Psychedelic Cigarettes – FALL
Psychedelic Cigarettes are an emerging alternative/indie act whose debut release FALL (EP) showcases moody songwriting and introspective themes. Tracks like Fall, High Regard, and So Cynical hint at a youthful band developing a dreamy, emotionally driven sound. [music.youtube.com]
Links
Parallel VI – Poisoned Veins
Alberta metal band Parallel VI describe themselves as young, loud, and riff-driven, blending heavy grooves with an alternative-metal edge. Poisoned Veins continues the band's raw and energetic approach, highlighting a promising new voice in the province’s metal scene. [youtube.com], [youtube.com]
Links
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parallelvi-s4w [youtube.com]
Poisoned Veins : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r--1KtKB9rA [youtube.com]
Instagram: linked via YouTube channel [youtube.com]
Far Lane – Sooner or Later
Far Lane is an indie/alternative artist project with a growing online presence. While detailed biographical information is limited, the project has built a catalog rooted in melodic songwriting and modern rock influences, with Sooner or Later standing out as a recent release. [allmusic.com]
Links
seeyousoon. – we'll race the kids we hate into heaven
Edmonton screamo trio seeyousoon. combines emotional vulnerability with aggressive dynamics and deeply personal lyrics. Their 2026 EP we'll race the kids we hate into heaven explores anxiety, loneliness, and self-reflection through raw vocals and cathartic songwriting. [seeyousoon...ndcamp.com], [rateyourmusic.com]
Links
Bandcamp: https://seeyousoonyeg.bandcamp.com/album/well-race-the-kids-we-hate-into-heaven [seeyousoon...ndcamp.com]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7aZyf9Nva4mhA6fkIoyUjq [open.spotify.com]
You Me & Zach – Used To Do
Edmonton-based You Me & Zach formed in 2022 and blend alternative rock with Americana-inspired songwriting. Their music focuses on heartfelt storytelling and strong melodies, while Used To Do examines love, memory, and emotional fallout through a roots-rock lens. [youmeandza...ndcamp.com], [youmeandza...ndcamp.com]
Links
Bandcamp: https://youmeandzach.bandcamp.com [youmeandza...ndcamp.com]
Song: https://youmeandzach.bandcamp.com/track/used-to-do [youmeandza...ndcamp.com]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2o29iTnyCNs4mly7Zstn8I [open.spotify.com]
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/you-me-zach/1682509885 [music.apple.com]
AV & The Inner City – A Dollar & A Suitcase
Edmonton soul-roots collective AV & The Inner City, led by acclaimed singer-songwriter Ann Vriend, has become one of Canada's most exciting emerging roots acts. A Dollar & A Suitcase tells the true story of AV’s grandmother immigrating from the Netherlands to Canada, blending gospel harmonies, soul, and themes of resilience, family, and belonging. [thewiremeg...ogspot.com], [liveinlimbo.com]
Links
Official Store: https://annvriend.com/products/a-dollar-a-suitcase-by-av-the-inner-city-digital-download-lyrics-included [annvriend.com]
Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p6Fcxl3Jm4 [youtube.com]
Website: https://annvriend.com [annvriend.com]
Powerlöad – In The Pocket
Edmonton's Powerlöad proudly brand their sound as sleaze-rock, combining Motörhead-style attitude, AC/DC swagger, punk energy, and hard rock excess. In The Pocket is a high-octane album celebrating the band's self-described lifestyle of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, delivered with humor, riffs, and unapologetic party vibes. [ashermedia...ations.com], [metal-rules.com]
Links
Bandcamp: https://powerload.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-pocket [powerload....ndcamp.com]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r7vD3wBNn5j6qdqvKdpVk [ashermedia...ations.com], [metal-rules.com]
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerload.yeg [ashermedia...ations.com]
Facebook: https://facebook.com/POWERLOADYEG [ashermedia...ations.com]
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@POWERLOADYEG [ashermedia...ations.com]