On April 13th, Montreal punk veterans Ripcordz released their 24th (24th!) record, More Songs You’ll Never Hear On Spotify Because Fuck Those Guys. As illustrated by the Maxell tape ad-inspired cover, this album is a sonic trip through catchy riffs and simple yet effective lyrics, tied together seamlessly by frontman Paul Gott’s throaty vocals. Not ones to shy away from topics like police brutality, corporate greed and political disingenuity, Ripcordz delivers a message of solidarity, unity, and resistance, while balancing the record with more reflective tracks about love, life, and the scene. Punchy, political, fearless, fun, honest, and contemplative all at once, the Montreal trio’s latest album truly cements the group’s mainstay status as longtime local legends. Ripcordz pulls no punche...