Moore Ave don’t polish their edges, they sharpen them. With their latest single “Alright,” the band delivers a full-throttle anthem forged in hardcore riffs, personal scars, and the energy of basement shows that raised them. This isn’t a slick studio experiment—it’s five friends pushing themselves past their breaking point, then wiring that chaos into sound.
The track started as a riff that guitarist Josh sat on for years before the group cracked it open. Once the lyrics locked in, the song became a declaration of survival and defiance, a direct line from Moore Ave’s roots to the present. Hardcore is a language they’ve always loved, and “Alright” is their loudest attempt yet to speak it fluently. Recorded with Scott Middleton (ex-Cancer Bats) at Highwattage Cottage, the track captures both raw power and precise intent, the kind of noise that doesn’t apologize.
Moore Ave are more than a band—they’re a chosen family. Three blood brothers and two lifelong friends, they’ve grown from basement jams on their street into a fixture of Ontario’s punk circuit. Their basement, nicknamed The Underground, once served as a refuge for anyone who needed it. That ethos of inclusion and solidarity still runs through every chord they play, from pop-punk hooks to hardcore breakdowns.
“Alright” hits from the perspective of someone clawing their way out of toxic relationships and broken reflections. It’s music for anyone who’s been manipulated, hurt, or gaslit, and decided to fight their way back instead of folding. The venom is real, the redemption is loud, and the message is simple: survival is its own victory.
“I know exactly who I am / Here I stand, a broken man / My fists are up, I’m here to fight / I’ll fight for me and take back my life.” That’s not just a lyric—it’s a middle finger to the weight of the past. Later, the refrain boils it down to a scream: “It’s about time I take back, MY F**KING LIFE. All. Right.”
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The band put the video together in true DIY spirit, taking over Cy’s Lanes and Lounge in Aylmer, ON. With the owner’s blessing, they turned a Sunday afternoon into their own punk playground—bowling, drinking, and filming chaos until the footage matched the music’s intensity. Drummer Shawn MacDonald handled the filming and editing himself, proving once again that Moore Ave’s creative output always stays in-house, raw, and personal.
This release also marks the first with their newest member, Mike York, who joins longtime brothers-in-arms Josh, Joe, and Jack and their extended family. His presence pushes the band’s energy even higher, a natural progression for a crew that never stands still.
Artwork for “Alright” features a blue snake, designed by Shelby Hayward. It’s a symbol of manipulation and deceit, but also rebirth, healing, and resilience. Punk has always thrived on contradictions, and Moore Ave wear theirs proudly on the sleeve.
With “Alright,” Moore Ave add another chapter to a discography that includes “Relapse” and “Second Best”—songs that carve out honesty from struggle and blast it through amps at top volume. Live, they remain untouchable, converting any skeptic with sweat, riffs, and crowd connection.
Moore Ave aren’t here to fit into anyone’s definition of punk—they’re here to live it on their own terms. “Alright” is the latest reminder: loud, uncompromising, and ready for anyone who needs it.