THE LOCALIST: JUNE 2025 WRAP UP
I, THE MOUNTAIN-PRIMROSE (SINGLE)
Release Date: May 30, 2025
City: Kitchener
Genre: Indie Folk, Pop
Primrose is the first installment of an upcoming EP slated for later this year that was assembled over the course of the last six months.
The catchy singalongs, four-part harmonies and overall grittier sound on the track feel simultaneously like a continuation of what I, The Mountain fans have come to expect while explicitly establishing a fresh and exciting direction for the band.
NATE SAVOY— WILD ROSES(SINGLE)
Release Date: June 6, 2025
City: Waterloo
Genre: Folk
The vocalist and guitarist of local indie rock outfit Avro Arrows, Nate Savoy, has taken his first steps towards exploring a self-titled project with his debut single “Wild Roses.” Savoy’s storytelling is heartfelt and emotionally gripping, featuring vocals, piano and acoustic guitar that are all reminiscent of familiar folk classics. The song culminates with an unexpected yet welcome harmonica solo..
CAPRICE SOLEIL— F&F (SINGLE)
Release Date: June 11, 2025
City: Waterloo
Genre: Hip-hop
Caprice Soleil, also known as ONE16GOAT, continues to expand his experimental genre-defying sound with his fifth single of 2025.
F&F, an abbreviation of ‘forgive-and-forget,’ is the thematic focus of the song which highlights somber lyricism paired comfortably alongside dark and intense electronic hip-hop instrumentation.
MASON SMYTH & JEREMY CAR— PAINTING FLOWERS (SINGLE)
Release Date: June 27, 2025
City: Kitchener
Genre: Pop
Since beginning their musical partnership, Mason Smyth and Jeremy Car have covered significant musical ground across their discography. Their newest release is an infectious foray into bossa nova- inspired pop and is a captivating listen from beginning to end. The lyrics read, “there’s a million simple things that bring me joy in June”—and Painting Flowers is one of them.
MILHOWSE—E IS FOR EXISTENTIAL CRISIS (LP)
Release Date: June 27, 2025
City: Kitchener
Genre: Pop Punk
Having spent the last several years playing live gigs across the Waterloo Region, Milhowse have finally delivered their hard-hitting debut album. The album sees the band continue to delve into themes of heartbreak and existentialism, finding inspiration from bands like blink-182 and Modern Baseball. Jam-packed full of early 2000s pop punk angst, this is the perfect soundtrack for high school hallways or suburban backyards.
Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp.
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![[pochette de single :] Une vue d'un parc public désert, sans doute à Surabaya puisque c'est le titre du single. En surimpression, sur la droite, le dessin (aux contours bleus mais sans couleurs) type manga d'une jeune fille en train d'ajuster le casque de son walkman. Elle fait face au spectateur mais son regard est détourné vers sa gauche. Toujours sous forme de dessin, en haut à gauche, de gros nuages et de la pluie, alors que le cliché du parc fait apparaître un ciel dégagé. Sur ces nuages, dans le même bleu que le dessin, le nom du groupe (Crayon Case).](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/114/805/726/861/409/828/original/ce5f5cd1cbb2d8ff.jpg)
![[pochette d'album :] Photographie en gros plan du feuillage d'un arbuste. Les couleurs du cliché ont manifestement été retravaillées : les branches et les feuilles au premier plan, notamment, sont roses, bleues et mauves, sans doute pour rappeler une partie du nom du groupe, The Reds, Pinks and Purples. Le cliché est entouré d'une bordure bleue. La pochette ne comporte aucun texte.](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/114/796/673/766/574/632/original/3ad5750c2c5f813b.jpg)
![[pochette d'album :] Montage photographique montrant les quatre membre du groupe en costumes noirs et chemises blanches, comme perchés au sommet d'un arbre dont le feuillage occupe l'essentiel du cadre. Par leur attitude et leur tenue (bouches largement ouvertes, bras et mains largement ouverts, cravates dénouées), ils donnent l'impression de caricaturer des chanteurs lyriques. Le nom du groupe (The Slow Summits) et le titre de l'album (Every Intention) sont relégués dans le coin inférieur droit en caractères noirs dans un cartouche blanc.](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/114/796/624/070/444/330/original/bb1e80fc15ab21f0.jpg)
