Montreal’s The Last Mile has exciting news for fans: they’ve signed with Thousand Islands Records and are reissuing their highly acclaimed debut album, Respect The Frequency, originally released in 2021. This vinyl reissue features alternate artwork and includes a lyric insert, all pressed on stunning blue-ish aside/bside vinyl.
For those eager to get their hands on this collectible, pre-save and pre-order options are available here.
The Last Mile crafts songs that blend melody with raw emotion, exploring themes of love and conflict while holding onto hope, even in the darkest times. The band’s current lineup recently demonstrated their skills by arranging and recording drums and bass for 11 tracks in just a week at The Posicorebox studio in Brooklyn. The guitars and vocals were recorded in Montreal with the help of Ryan Battistuzzi and feature guest appearances from notable friends, including Greg Laraigne and Lucas Rupnik from Dirty Tricks, Mathieu Forcier of Oktoplut, and Mike Gabriel from Answers, alongside saxophone contributions from Delano Pelletier of Indochine. The album was mixed by Jesse Gander and mastered by Stu Mckillop at Raincity Recorders in Vancouver.
Here’s a look at the tracklist for Respect The Frequency:1. Skyline2. Bloodlines3. Heaven4. Better World5. John Ellwood Taylor6. SCCS7. Angry Man8. Dedicated To9. Nice Knowing You10. Toujours Seule11. The Last Call
Since forming in 2015, The Last Mile has combined the intensity of hardcore with the spirit of punk rock, creating a sound that feels both fresh and timeless. They’ve toured over 30 countries, released two full-length albums—The Distance Between (2016) and Respect The Frequency (2021)—and an EP titled II (2020). Their music has also appeared on multiple compilations.
Beyond their music, The Last Mile is committed to using their platform to support various charitable causes. They’ve raised funds for organizations such as the Portland General Defense Committee, battered women shelters, and efforts against anti-trans legislation.
The band has shared the stage with renowned acts like NOFX, Title Fight, Iron Chic, Petrol Girls, and La Armada. They’ve also made their mark at festivals across the US and Europe, including FEST, Obenuse, Rhinos Feroce, and Bearded Punk Fest.
Currently, The Last Mile is on tour in Europe, performing alongside their Thousand Islands Records labelmates, The Corps. Keep an eye out for their upcoming shows and grab your copy of Respect The Frequency when it drops!
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