Strange Breed

"Rising swiftly from the musical outskirts of Vancouver and headfirst into the maelstrom of the current political climate, Strange Breed is a cathartic hit of head-banging, feminist garage rock.

The four-piece band’s debut studio album forges into issues evocative of the 90s riot grrrl movement (brutally, as relevant as ever)—the patriarchy and gender inequality being at the forefront.

Gritty punk ballads dedicated to female empowerment and consent breakaway to all-out rock and roll exaltations of sexuality.

Permanence. contains the rebel spirit of The Runaways and legitimizes the simple joy of jumping on your bed, screaming along to the lyrics." -Dayna Mahannah - Beatroute Media

"This quartet is one of the most cognizant, socially-aware bands in Canada today, taking on with pride a recognition that they have the opportunity to not only bring visibility and transparency to these issues but to also amplify their own stories and those of others around them through the platform of music and performance." - Chris Gonda - PureGrainAudio

"Since releasing their self-produced EP in 2017, the band has sonically evolved to an edgy, socially driven hard-rock powerhouse. Their debut album, Permanence, is set to drop on September 13, and it has the musical potential to propel the group into the mainstream echelon. " - Johnny Papan - Rekt Chords Magazine

Strange Breed is like a cocktail to remove ink when in need to re-write fate, no matter how tough the process is to receive a clean page. With just a little bit of firm pressing, the four piece group is on their way to helping others figure out how to do the same with their activist inspired music. - Rad & Raw Magazine

"...Strange Breed’s latest single “Closer” features cascading guitars and high octane drums accompany a strong vocal and a structurally varied melody that lets the experienced rain down in the way that vintage punk-rock once did. All of this comes with a distinct sense of authenticity, as if this is what the band has to do, this is what they’ll be doing whether you’re listening or not. It’s a great sound, raw and real, with some refreshingly entertaining songwriting. The personal touch intrigues and “Closer” in particular make you want to listen in full. You can lose yourself in the fullness of the sound, think back to the mosh-pits of the nineties and earlier, or just revel in the originality as it stands today." - Buzz Music LA

"...It’s heavy subject matter made accessible through the group’s playful songwriting and boisterous personality, both in the studio and in front of a crowd.
Even the most catatonic show-goer might find it hard to sit still during one of Strange Breed’s sets. If you’re not moving, the band will do it for you—sometimes by dancing with an enormous plush shark during their fittingly-titled track “Sharks”, sometimes with a leap into the crowd from Dupas." - Aly Laube - The Runner

"The mood in the space changed as people stood up in anticipation of Strange Breed’s set. These self-identified queer feminist rockers were incredible, even more so considering that they have only been playing together since June 2017. Their songs combined complex drum beats, strong shout-singing reminiscent of Corin Tucker and both melodic and heavy guitar to produce powerful, upbeat grunge punk. The whole band played with plenty of positive energy, which they transmitted into their dancy audience. The positive atmosphere they created did not, however, disguise the seriousness of the issues addressed in some of their songs — “The C Word,” an homage to consent, and “Gun Control,” a challenge to the hypocrisy of the NRA. I must admit that my favourite moment of Strange Breed’s set was when they covered feminist punk classic “Rebel Girl,” which turned into a giant sing-along with the crowd. " - Hannah Toms - Discorder Magazine