Em Moore
@emmoore.bsky.social
Editor at Punknews
Polaris Music Prize Juror
Freelance writer, editor, and podcaster
Canadian punk
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Polaris Music Prize Juror
Freelance writer, editor, and podcaster
Canadian punk
She/they
https://linktr.ee/emcmoore?fbc
I wrote about UUGGHH for @exclaimdotca.bsky.social's January 2026 New Faves feature!!
Go read about (and listen to!!) lots of awesome Canadian bands and artists at the link below!!
exclaim.ca/music/articl...
Go read about (and listen to!!) lots of awesome Canadian bands and artists at the link below!!
exclaim.ca/music/articl...
January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I wrote about UUGGHH for @exclaimdotca.bsky.social's January 2026 New Faves feature!!
Go read about (and listen to!!) lots of awesome Canadian bands and artists at the link below!!
exclaim.ca/music/articl...
Go read about (and listen to!!) lots of awesome Canadian bands and artists at the link below!!
exclaim.ca/music/articl...
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Listen to the new EP by Yours Sincerely and read a track-by-track breakdown!
www.punknews.org/article/8726...
www.punknews.org/article/8726...
Listen to the new EP by Yours Sincerely and read a track-by-track breakdown!
Edmonton-based ska punk band Yours Sincerely recently followed up their 2023 debut album Anna with the release of their first EP Aiko. The EP finds the band strengthening their sound as they kick out ...
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January 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Listen to the new EP by Yours Sincerely and read a track-by-track breakdown!
www.punknews.org/article/8726...
www.punknews.org/article/8726...
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My best of 2025 list is up on Punknews!! I wrote about some of my fav records of the year including Bonnie Trash, Slash Need, ameokama, Emma Goldman, Pinkshift, Callous Daoboys, Creeper, Cheekface, Suzie True, JER, and so many more!! Link in bio or below to read!!
My best of 2025 list is up on Punknews!! I wrote about some of my fav records of the year including Bonnie Trash, Slash Need, ameokama, Emma Goldman, Pinkshift, Callous Daoboys, Creeper, Cheekface, Suzie True, JER, and so many more!! Link in bio or below to read!!
My best of 2025 list is now up on Punknews!!! Go read at the link below!!
www.punknews.org/review/18142...
www.punknews.org/review/18142...
Best of 2025 - Em's Picks
2025 was quite a year and honestly, I’m still processing it. I learned a lot about myself, my friends, and my family. I had my faith in humanity broken and restored more times than I can count. In the...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM
✨ICYMI✨
My best of 2025 list is up on Punknews!! I wrote about some of my fav records of the year including Bonnie Trash, Slash Need, ameokama, Emma Goldman, Pinkshift, Callous Daoboys, Creeper, Cheekface, Suzie True, JER, and so many more!! Link in bio or below to read!!
My best of 2025 list is up on Punknews!! I wrote about some of my fav records of the year including Bonnie Trash, Slash Need, ameokama, Emma Goldman, Pinkshift, Callous Daoboys, Creeper, Cheekface, Suzie True, JER, and so many more!! Link in bio or below to read!!
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#1 on @punknews.bsky.social
Best Of 2025 Staff’s Picks
“utilizes elements from metal, punk, gothic rock, and shoegaze to highlight the nonlinear process of grieving with gorgeously textured instrumentation and vocals” @emmoore.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/review/18142...
#1 on @punknews.bsky.social
Best Of 2025 Staff’s Picks
“utilizes elements from metal, punk, gothic rock, and shoegaze to highlight the nonlinear process of grieving with gorgeously textured instrumentation and vocals” @emmoore.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/review/18142...
Best of 2025 - Em's Picks
2025 was quite a year and honestly, I’m still processing it. I learned a lot about myself, my friends, and my family. I had my faith in humanity broken and restored more times than I can count. In the...
www.punknews.org
January 2, 2026 at 6:43 PM
🔥 @bonnietrash.bsky.social
#1 on @punknews.bsky.social
Best Of 2025 Staff’s Picks
“utilizes elements from metal, punk, gothic rock, and shoegaze to highlight the nonlinear process of grieving with gorgeously textured instrumentation and vocals” @emmoore.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/review/18142...
#1 on @punknews.bsky.social
Best Of 2025 Staff’s Picks
“utilizes elements from metal, punk, gothic rock, and shoegaze to highlight the nonlinear process of grieving with gorgeously textured instrumentation and vocals” @emmoore.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/review/18142...
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New Reviews for January 1, 2026
Best of 2025 - John G's Picks
@johngofpunknews.bsky.social
Best of 2025 - Sammies B's picks
@sammiesiam.bsky.social
Best of 2025 - Em's Picks
@emmoore.bsky.social
Best of 2025 - Sam Houlden's Picks
@samhoulden.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/article/8724...
Best of 2025 - John G's Picks
@johngofpunknews.bsky.social
Best of 2025 - Sammies B's picks
@sammiesiam.bsky.social
Best of 2025 - Em's Picks
@emmoore.bsky.social
Best of 2025 - Sam Houlden's Picks
@samhoulden.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/article/8724...
New Review Update: New Reviews for January 1, 2026
It is now time for the most important article of the tear. Our staff's "Best of the Year" lists. You can check them out below.
Best of 2025 -
John G's Picks
Best of 2025 -
Sammies B...
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January 1, 2026 at 9:45 PM
New Reviews for January 1, 2026
Best of 2025 - John G's Picks
@johngofpunknews.bsky.social
Best of 2025 - Sammies B's picks
@sammiesiam.bsky.social
Best of 2025 - Em's Picks
@emmoore.bsky.social
Best of 2025 - Sam Houlden's Picks
@samhoulden.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/article/8724...
Best of 2025 - John G's Picks
@johngofpunknews.bsky.social
Best of 2025 - Sammies B's picks
@sammiesiam.bsky.social
Best of 2025 - Em's Picks
@emmoore.bsky.social
Best of 2025 - Sam Houlden's Picks
@samhoulden.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/article/8724...
My best of 2025 list is now up on Punknews!!! Go read at the link below!!
www.punknews.org/review/18142...
www.punknews.org/review/18142...
Best of 2025 - Em's Picks
2025 was quite a year and honestly, I’m still processing it. I learned a lot about myself, my friends, and my family. I had my faith in humanity broken and restored more times than I can count. In the...
www.punknews.org
January 1, 2026 at 9:31 PM
My best of 2025 list is now up on Punknews!!! Go read at the link below!!
www.punknews.org/review/18142...
www.punknews.org/review/18142...
Here are some 2025 highlights:
- conducted 50+ interviews (Thank you to everyone who spoke with me this year! Thank you for taking the time and trusting me with your stories. It means the world.) and was part of countless more on the Punknews Podcast
- wrote some of my favourite things
- conducted 50+ interviews (Thank you to everyone who spoke with me this year! Thank you for taking the time and trusting me with your stories. It means the world.) and was part of countless more on the Punknews Podcast
- wrote some of my favourite things
December 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Here are some 2025 highlights:
- conducted 50+ interviews (Thank you to everyone who spoke with me this year! Thank you for taking the time and trusting me with your stories. It means the world.) and was part of countless more on the Punknews Podcast
- wrote some of my favourite things
- conducted 50+ interviews (Thank you to everyone who spoke with me this year! Thank you for taking the time and trusting me with your stories. It means the world.) and was part of countless more on the Punknews Podcast
- wrote some of my favourite things
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So many awesome albums on here!! Written by so many awesome writers!!
I wrote about Shiv and the Carvers' EP 'Tell Me You Love Me Again'!!
I wrote about Shiv and the Carvers' EP 'Tell Me You Love Me Again'!!
24 Great Canadian Albums You Might Have Missed in 2025
24 Great Canadian Albums You Might Have Missed in 2025
Close to the beginning of year, Canada's neighbours to the south suddenly launched a trade war and even spent a few months make casual
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December 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
So many awesome albums on here!! Written by so many awesome writers!!
I wrote about Shiv and the Carvers' EP 'Tell Me You Love Me Again'!!
I wrote about Shiv and the Carvers' EP 'Tell Me You Love Me Again'!!
Reposted by Em Moore
24 Great Canadian Albums You Might Have Missed in 2025
24 Great Canadian Albums You Might Have Missed in 2025
Close to the beginning of year, Canada's neighbours to the south suddenly launched a trade war and even spent a few months make casual
dlvr.it
December 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
24 Great Canadian Albums You Might Have Missed in 2025
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Thank you to @punknews.bsky.social and @emmoore.bsky.social for the video premiere of LAST CHRISTMAS! Available tomorrow!!! See the exclusive premiere here! www.punknews.org/article/8713...
Exclusive Videos: Watch Bad Mary's holiday-themed video for their cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas"!
Today, we are very excited to bring you the premiere of Bad Mary’s video for their cover of Wham!’s “Last Christmas”! The song was originally released in 1984. The video was directed by guitarist Davi...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thank you to @punknews.bsky.social and @emmoore.bsky.social for the video premiere of LAST CHRISTMAS! Available tomorrow!!! See the exclusive premiere here! www.punknews.org/article/8713...
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Interviews: Celebrating 30 years of Stomp Records with Matt Collyer and Mike Magee
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www.punknews.org/article/8712...
✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/article/8712...
Interviews: Celebrating 30 years of Stomp Records with Matt Collyer and Mike Magee
30 years ago in Montreal one of the most impactful independent labels, Stomp Records, was born. The label quickly grew into a home for Canadian ska and punk bands, marked by the release of the label’s...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Interviews: Celebrating 30 years of Stomp Records with Matt Collyer and Mike Magee
✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/article/8712...
✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/article/8712...
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I don't use Spotify anymore but I am going thru my masterlist of albums and EPs that I loved so far from this year and holy shit. There is so much incredible music!! I don't know how I'm going to fit it all in.
I have my top 3 albums locked in now! Who could it be??
I have my top 3 albums locked in now! Who could it be??
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I don't use Spotify anymore but I am going thru my masterlist of albums and EPs that I loved so far from this year and holy shit. There is so much incredible music!! I don't know how I'm going to fit it all in.
I have my top 3 albums locked in now! Who could it be??
I have my top 3 albums locked in now! Who could it be??
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Interviews: Talking 'A Sea of Nude Limbs Thrashing' with Ivan Rivers of Our Sins
✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/article/8708...
✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/article/8708...
Interviews: Talking 'A Sea of Nude Limbs Thrashing' with Ivan Rivers of Our Sins
On Halloween, Our Sins emerged from the depths of the Forest City (London, Ontario) to release their debut album A Sea of Nude Limbs Thrashing into the world. The quartet, made up of Danny Kidd (Pro W...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Interviews: Talking 'A Sea of Nude Limbs Thrashing' with Ivan Rivers of Our Sins
✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/article/8708...
✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social
www.punknews.org/article/8708...
I recently caught up with Ivan Rivers of Forest City-based Our Sins to talk about their debut album 'A Sea of Nude Limbs Thrashing', songwriting, being inspired by the Orpheus myth (and Single Mothers), the rich punk scene in Southwestern Ontario, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
November 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I recently caught up with Ivan Rivers of Forest City-based Our Sins to talk about their debut album 'A Sea of Nude Limbs Thrashing', songwriting, being inspired by the Orpheus myth (and Single Mothers), the rich punk scene in Southwestern Ontario, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
Jay recently stopped by the Punknews Podcast to talk about the origin story of the band, recently released EPs 'Flower Mouth' and 'GirlFoe', the power of the bass guitar, werewolf Sonic, and so much more!!
Listen at the link below!!
Listen at the link below!!
November 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Jay recently stopped by the Punknews Podcast to talk about the origin story of the band, recently released EPs 'Flower Mouth' and 'GirlFoe', the power of the bass guitar, werewolf Sonic, and so much more!!
Listen at the link below!!
Listen at the link below!!
There are so many amazing albums written about by so many incredible writers over on Exclaim! for their Best 50 Albums of 2025 feature!! I am honoured to be a part of it and I wrote about Slash Need's excellent album 'Sit & Grin'. Read at the link below!!
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
There are so many amazing albums written about by so many incredible writers over on Exclaim! for their Best 50 Albums of 2025 feature!! I am honoured to be a part of it and I wrote about Slash Need's excellent album 'Sit & Grin'. Read at the link below!!
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Exclaim!'s 50 Best Albums of 2025
Exclaim!'s 50 Best Albums of 2025
Some years, the music world offers up clear consensus stand-outs, while others are a chose-your-own-adventure of unique favourites. This
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November 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Exclaim!'s 50 Best Albums of 2025
I wrote about Lindsay's first-ever Punk Rock Flea Market over at the Lindsay Advocate!! Go read at the link below!!
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lindsayadvocate.ca/lindsays-fir...
Lindsay’s first Punk Rock Flea Market rocks the Armoury in early December — Lindsay Advocate
Along with being one of the most recognizable buildings on Kent Street, the Victoria Park Armoury has served as a... Continue reading "Lindsay’s first Punk Rock Flea Market rocks the Armoury in early ...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I wrote about Lindsay's first-ever Punk Rock Flea Market over at the Lindsay Advocate!! Go read at the link below!!
lindsayadvocate.ca/lindsays-fir...
lindsayadvocate.ca/lindsays-fir...
There are lots of awesome writers talking about lots of great Canadian EPs that were released this year over at Cups N Cakes Network!! I wrote about VVOMB, Shiv and the Carvers, Chinese Medicine, Dazey, and dogwhistle. Read at the link below!!
www.cupsncakespod.com/features/202...
www.cupsncakespod.com/features/202...
Best of 2025 - EPs — Cups N Cakes Network
Our Best of 2025 coverage continues today with a look at our favourite EPs released this year. The team ended up picking 24 different EPs from coast to coast that feature a wide-range sounds and styl...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
There are lots of awesome writers talking about lots of great Canadian EPs that were released this year over at Cups N Cakes Network!! I wrote about VVOMB, Shiv and the Carvers, Chinese Medicine, Dazey, and dogwhistle. Read at the link below!!
www.cupsncakespod.com/features/202...
www.cupsncakespod.com/features/202...
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