Montreal Punk Outfit Spite House Releases New Single and Video
Montreal punk outfit Spite House have released a new single and video, "10 Days," as they prepare to drop their second LP, Desertion, on September 12 via Pure Noise Records. The track arrives following earlier previews "Stale Change" and "Desert."
Musical Style and Album Overview
Desertion channels the energy of ’90s punk acts like Seaweed, Knapsack, and the Dear You-era Jawbreaker, recast through a modern, punchy post-hardcore lens. The record aims for immediate impact with compact, urgent songs that promise catharsis in live settings.
Personal Themes and Inspiration Behind "10 Days"
"10 Days" confronts a deeply personal loss. Vocalist and guitarist Max Lajoie wrote the song about the brief period after his mother’s cancer diagnosis, when she passed away just ten days later. The lyrics grapple with regret and the feeling of being both present and not enough during her final moments.
Music Video and Visual Narrative
The video offers a fragmented, imagined view of the days that unfolded while he was away—intimate domestic scenes and small rituals that...