| Edmonton, AB, Female-Fronted Madhouse Punk BandMIDNIGHT PEG Unleashes “Thirstland” –Explosive New Single Premieres Ahead of Sophomore Album ‘Skinning’“A track that nods to the fury of early ’90s grunge greats like The Gits while racing ahead on a futuristic bullet train of their own design…pulse-pounding.”- RANGEFor Fans Of: Drug Church, Amyl and the Sniffers, Deftones, GEL, Gouge Away, Exit Order, Turnstile, Control Top, White LungStream/ Pre-Order Here |
| Female-fronted madhouse punk act Midnight Peg drop “Thirstland”—an energetic chimera that kicks off with a pummelling riff à la At the Drive-In, dives into dense breakneck hardcore, and then shifts into jagged OG emo. Polyrhythmic and complex yet accessible, it teeters on the edge of chaos. With 20K+ debut album streams, college radio charting, and praise from DIY Conspiracy, Reverie Mag & Cups N’ Cakes, Thirstland is a volatile prelude to their highly anticipated sophomore album Skinning. |
| EDMONTON, AB – Female-fronted madhouse punk act Midnight Pegstorms back onto the scene with their volatile new single “Thirstland”, premiering May 30 via Canadian punk label Thousand Islands Records. The track is the first glimpse into the band’s highly anticipated sophomore LP, Skinning, due out in October 2025.Stream “Thirstland” now: https://bfan.link/thirstlandKicking off with a searing riff reminiscent of At the Drive-In, “Thirstland” is a genre-smashing ride through dense hardcore aggression, jagged OG emo, and chaotic polyrhythmic turns. It’s melodic mayhem—urgent, catchy, and just unhinged enough to keep you on edge. For fans of Drug Church, Amyl and the Sniffers, Deftones, Gouge Away, Turnstile, and White Lung, this is essential listening.Recorded by Rob Lawless and Cody Blakely, mixed/co-produced by Cody Blakely (Half Stack Studios), and mastered by Stuart McKillop (Rain City Recorders), “Thirstland” marks a bold new era for a band already turning heads. With over 20K debut streams, college radio success, and critical acclaim from outlets like DIY Conspiracy, Reverie Mag, and Cups N’ Cakes, the buzz around Midnight Peg is only getting louder. |
About Midnight PegHailing from amiskwacîwâskahikan / Edmonton, Midnight Peg is a punk-infused post-hardcore collective built on sweat, distortion, and fierce individuality. Their dynamic live performances have lit up stages at Sled Island, Purple City, Winterruption, and Massif, supporting legends like D.O.A.and joining forces with Pussy Riot for a Western Canada tour.Their debut album Horn Colic fused the grit of Queercore and Riot Grrrl with the emotional depth of early 2000s post-hardcore. Now, Skinning promises to sharpen that sound into something even more explosive—blending subversive melody, experimental noise, and raw power.LineupRaquel (Rocky) Mann (She/Her): Vox, Composer, LyricistEric Neilson (He/Him): Guitar, Vox, ComposerJasmin Molnar (She/Her): Guitar, ComposerBrian Lin (He/Him): Bass, ComposerJeffrey Sterling Brannen (He/Him): Drums, ComposerPhotography by: Cecil Sykes @beholdersrepository Follow: https://linktr.ee/midnightpeg |