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Miss Mae is a raw, energetic three-piece band proudly hailing from the vibrant music scene of Brantford, Ontario. Made up of Marissa Monk (she/her), Judah John (he/him) and Ethan Silver (he/him), the diversely talented trio bring together driven melodies, fulfilling orchestral elements, intricate rhythm parts, full harmonies, and eccentric creativity. The garage alt-rock group has performed at countless venues and numerous festivals throughout Southern Ontario, earning them a reputation throughout the province for their electrifying live shows and unforgettable sound.

In May 2024, Miss Mae released their highly anticipated debut LP, Transit Jungle, featuring standout singles like “Sunrise,” “Beach Day” and “Anchored Chairs.” The enticing nine-track album highlights the band’s wild heart and artistic nerve, garnering high praise from music publications such as Dead Ringer and Turn & Work, as well as radio plays on CFRU Live. 

Making for a killer group with a captivating style that keeps you on your toes, Miss Mae is set to make waves in the indie DIY scene with their evolving sound in the year ahead.

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zBTFD happily welcomes Ontarios most exciting band: Wiener Kebab!

Wiener Kebab are the most groundbreaking band on the scene right now. No record sounds like the last and they intend to keep the audience on their toes.

In January 2024 the boys put out “No One Makes It Out Alive” and it quite literally blew everybody’s mind with its Country/Western leanings, Mike Patton quirkiness, and the heaviest of breakdowns that’d make a hardcore kid flee the scene out of fear. Welcome home Wiener Kebab.

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Introducing one of the most beloved bands on the scene right now to our eclectic roster: Backseat Dragon.

Backseat Dragon are one of those special bands where every line is a constant stroke of lyrical genius that comes off so effortlessly, the songs are the most memorable and catchy backed up by the best rhythm section ever (besides Waste Youth).

On top of having the most genius songs, the fellas in Backseat are super hardworking and are constantly on the road, working on new music and also helping grow their wider music community in Ottawa and beyond.

Their new EP “Hot Dog Summer” released by co-label support CLUB RECORDS is a modern masterpiece and we can’t wait to help this band grow in anyway we can.

Welcome to the team BACKSEAT DRAGON!

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zBTFD Records is beyond pumped to welcome Waste Youth to our growing family.

Hailing from the gritty underbelly of Toronto, Canada, noise-punk duo Waste Youth have quickly made a name for themselves since the release of their fan-favourite singles, "BFF" and "No Shit."

Currently, Waste Youth are hard at work on their debut EP, Slipping Away, a highly anticipated project that has been shaping up over the past two years. The EP promises to showcase their unique sound, with its intense, danceable rhythms and infectious bass licks reflecting their commitment to producing a sound that gets people moving.

zBTFD Records is proud to support Waste Youth on this upcoming release, stay tuned!