Some may argue that the most “powerful” rock bands are trios, and they may be quite right, especially when you factor in groups such as Les Shirley. This aggressive power trio formed in 2018, and since that time, singer and guitarist Raphaëlle Chouinard, bassist Sarah Dion, and drummer Lisandre Bourdages have been making their presence felt within the Montreal music scene. Their sound is firmly rooted within the punk rock they grew up adoring through their teenage years, evidenced by the raw power chords, torching riffs, and intense vocal melodies that can’t help but resonate with you. They released their debut EP in March 2019, followed by their full-length debut Forever Is Now last March, a high-energy record that was made to translate well to live settings. It’s punk that feels raw and ...