truck violence

Truck Violence (Montréal, QC) is a medley that wails its way through the bitters of modern Western Canadian hardcore and folk, an honesty and shamelessness in disappointment that is both a comfort and a stern regard. Starting in 2021 with a move from the prairies of Alberta to Montréal, guitarist-banjoist Paul Lecours and singer-poet Karsyn Henderson, from sticks to city, have had to adapt whilst maintaining roots and authenticity. Also informed by punk, shoegaze and sludge, their unique sound is the product of a multiple-project span that saw an array of sonic changes.

First introducing their brazen yet heartfelt racket to unsuspecting punks in Montréal’s underground venues under the moniker No Cru5t, the group soon morphed into their sophomore incarnation, Truck. This musical transit saw the pair mixing hardcore, electronics and experimental rap, releasing the mind-bending digital full-length Hinterlands in July of 2023, while sharing the stage with the likes of Deli Girls, Dear-God and Crabe, and performing at FME and Taverne Tour. As Truck Violence alongside new members Chris Clegg (Bass) and Thomas Hart (Percussion), the themes and messages have now been cemented through signature emotional, intensely community-oriented live performances, the group effectively departing from electronics and rap all together. Playing live shows that are more an expression of pain than concert, regularly tears are shed and blood spilled in the tightened grips of a wholly positive community fostered thereby.

With the full-length release of Violence (July 5th, 2024 via Mothland), the route is set for Truck Violence’s crashing ode to their roots and violent betterment to continue at full speed. Aiming to embrace the catharsis of hardcore, while commemorating their roots in folk and country music, this debut long-player from the Montréal four-piece is concerned with the all-too-hushed addiction, abuse and dysfunction in isolated country families. Highly recommended for fans of earnest heavy music with an experimental edge à la Show Me The Body, Chat Pile or The Chariot.