THE LOCALIST: JULY 2025

SIN COLA-demo 2025 (Demo)

Release Date: Jun. 30, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre:Emo Folk

The sophomore demo release from SIN COLA is a compelling two-track installment featuring only vocals, acoustic guitar and the soft buzz of ambient noise filling the background. The recordings immediately establish a warm lo-fi charm that pairs thoughtfully alongside the intimate lyricism and delicate vocal delivery of Nicolas Couture.  

SOFTCULT— Naive (SINGLE) 

Release Date: Jul. 9, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Grunge, Shoegaze

Softcult is a powerful duo consisting of twins Phoenix and Mercedes Arn-Horn. Their newest single, “Naive,” precedes their forthcoming debut full-length album [title?]. The track is an emotional rollercoaster that which tackles themes of innocence and broken trust. The band carefully balances hazy shoegaze riffs with ethereal vocals and mindful instrumental reprieves to help convey their lyrical intentions.  

SHRIEKING— demo (Demo)

Release Date: Jul. 14, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Electronic, Hyperpop

Inspired by the local music scene and motivated by the goal to publicly release music for the first time, Shrieking’s debut demo includes features two instrumental electronic beats that are songs with abrasive, electrifying and chaotic electronic beats. Self-proclaimed as hardcore grimy hyperpop, Shrieking is currently working on an EP that will include vocals to help fulfill their broader musical vision. 

AVRO ARROWS— It’s Easy//Moving Fast (SINGLE) 

Release Date: Jul. 18, 2025

City: Waterloo 

Genre: Indie Rock, Power Pop 

Having brought their brand of power- pop- inspired indie rock to the Waterloo Region for just over a year now, Avro Arrows have finally delivered their debut recordings with the songs “It’s Easy” and “Moving Fast.” The clean and well-polished production compleiments the bright guitars and catchy choruses that are at the forefront of these upbeat power rock anthems.  

SYDNEY JONES—NOT MY PEOPLE (Single) 

Release Date: Jul. 24, 2025  

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Folk

Sydney Jones is a heartfelt singer-songwriter and is accompanied by Rob Szabo and Ben Rollo on her newest song “Not My People,” which is a sentimental exploration of the experience of outgrowing yourself and the people around you. Jones appears more comfortable than ever in her sound—exhibiting a careful blend of pop, indie and folk influences.  

Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp. 

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