Quebec punk veteran Remy Verreault returns with Throwing Daggers in the Dark, a short but sharp two-song EP that distills his expressive melodic hardcore energy into something immediate and unfiltered. Known for his work in bands like We Love Danger!, where he helped shape a 90s-inspired melodic punk sound rooted in skate- and hardcore influences, Verreault carries that lifetime of punk experience into his solo output with genuine grit and clarity.
The two tracks on Throwing Daggers in the Dark capture different facets of Verreault’s musical instincts. There’s urgency in the guitar work, a rawness in the rhythm section, and a vocal delivery that feels lived-in rather than polished. He trades big production for something closer to a live moment — one part frustration, one part reflection, and all parts honest punk energy. Bits of melody and hardcore aggression sit side by side, giving each of the songs sharp impact with minimal excess.
Verreault’s history in Quebec’s punk scene informs this EP without letting it feel like a throwback. His decades of playing — from the harder edge of GFK to the melodic punch of We Love Danger! — show up in how he balances drive with emotional charge. There’s tension in the pacing, tension in the chords, and a sense of purpose in every vocal line that makes these two songs feel complete rather than just “extra.”
What makes Throwing Daggers in the Dark compelling isn’t length or fanfare, it’s authenticity. These tracks feel like they were written with a clear intention and laid down quickly to preserve that moment. The EP doesn’t overstay its welcome or try to prove more than it needs to. It just exists as a snapshot of punk energy from someone who has lived, breathed, and shaped that sound for years.
For listeners who appreciate punk that feels human, direct, and unvarnished, this two-song release lands right where it should — tense, melodic, and unapologetically real.
