Toronto pop-punks Streets to Ourselves will be dropping a new from their upcoming album The Truth Between Us on Spotify, Apple Music, and all your other favorite streaming platforms tomorrow. But let’s talk about tomorrow, let’s talk about today! Today, these good Ontario boys are exclusively premiering the music video for that same new single – it’s called “Free” by the way – right here on DyingScene.com. Scroll on down the page and check that shit out!
Here’s some background on the song from Streets to Ourselves frontman Daniel Peachy:
Free was written about the Freedom Convoy occupation that took place a few years ago in Canada, and as a Canadian I felt very strongly in opposition to that movement. However, I was also touching on what happened in America on January 6th as I think both events have many parallels. Although the lyrics were written back in 2022, I believe they are just as relevant today.
I find it disturbing to see such a rise in anti-intellectualism, as well as an increase in support for far right extremism. I think seeing more and more seemingly average people not only tolerate, but even align with the alt-right is a serious cause for concern. Up until now I’ve shied away from making political statements through Streets To Ourselves, but I know the 17 year old punk rock kid I used to be would punch me right in the face if all of this was happening and I wasn’t writing about it.
Streets to Ourselves will be playing a hometown album release show on November 2nd at Sneaky Dee’s. Go here for more details and tickets.
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