Pkew Pkew Pkew are one the most criminally underrated bands in North America. Hailing from Toronto, this pop-punk trio of party-loving delinquents have spent the better part of a decade relentlessly touring Canada, the US and Europe. Open Bar (2022) was written prior to 2020 and its release was intended to provide solace, a time capsule of the pre-lockdown days. Their brand new album, Siiick Days, is about getting back to work—only to call in sick and party instead.

The recently restructured band (Ryan James McKinley left on friendly terms, ushering in Kate MacLean) has crafted an incredibly thoughtful, cohesive, introspective and hilariously joyful LP. Most of the songs were written in solitary moments walking to the grocery store, riding the subway or hanging out in the bathroom at the local bar. 

Focus track “Farside Bathroom” is having some alone time at the band’s local watering hole, Farside. Even when you’re partying with your friends and having a genuinely good time, sometimes you just need to take a break somewhere, anywhere – to answer some emails, take a breath, and reset your mind.