The Dirty Nil is gearing up for the release of their new album, The Lash, set to arrive on July 25 via Dine Alone Records. Today, the group released a new single from the upcoming LP, “Rock N’ Roll Band.” The cheeky song has a fresh, undeniable aggression that takes direct aim at the pitfalls of the music industry. “Someone else is getting rich/Not you/That’s what you’re gonna do,” the lyrics utter. In short… it’s a perfect track for anyone who is enraged at the broken systems they’re stuck inside. Vocalist frontman Luke Bentham shares, “This is the first song I wrote… Read more »
With their new album The Lash set to arrive on July 25, The Dirty Nil has released a taste of the record with their latest single, “Spider Dream.” “I woke up one morning, completely refreshed by a nightmare,” vocalist/guitarist Luke Bentham explains. “It was a strange feeling but enough to animate a song. I had also just watched the Beatles documentary that the Lord of the Rings fella made, so I was inspired to use more jangly chords than I usually do. It was a strange one to bring to the band but the arrangement came together instantly and it… Read more »
The Dity Nil have unearthed a thrilling cover from their October 5, 2023 show at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall. The group invited George Pettit of Alexisonfire and Dead Tired to perform “I Wanna Be Your Dog,” originally by The Stooges. On social media, The Dirty Nil noted, “Ripped some Stooges with the GOAT [George Pettit] once upon a time. Feast your eyes on that glorious moment…” Check out the uninhibited rock ‘n’ roll collab below. Beginning in June, The Dirty Nil, Carpool, and Dear Seattle will be rocking on tour with Heart Attack Man for their headlining run. Check out… Read more »
Following their Australian run and Slam Dunk Festival in the UK in May, Heart Attack Man will return to the road in June and July. The North American Tour, playfully titled Joyride The U.S. & Toronto & Also Vancouver, will feature special guests The Dirty Nil, carpool, and Dear Seattle as support. The tour perfectly coincides with the band’s fourth album, Joyride The Pale Horse, set to drop on April 25, 2025. The band shares across their social media channels, “Heart Attack Man is back and after hibernating all fall and winter working on our new record, we’re hitting it twice… Read more »
The Dirty Nil has shared an official live music video from their November Let There Be Nil hometown show at New Vision Church in Hamilton, Ontario. The artists shared their rendition of AC/DC‘s “It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll),” which features live bagpipes. Check out the iconic cover below. Coming up in December, The Dirty Nil will be supporting Heart Attack Man at their second annual Hammy New Year concert. Then, in early 2025, they’ll be headlining shows across the U.S. with support from Grumpster, House & Home, and Bug Bath. Check out… Read more »
Ontario-based modern rock trio The Dirty Nil has unleashed a deluxe version of their 2023 LP Free Rein To Passions. Beyond the original 10 tracks, the band shares bonus song, “Am I The Menace,” cover song “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler, and nine demos. “Behold the greatest cover ever recorded, the greatest outtake ever released and so much more at the link in bio. Much luv and hail, hail rock and roll,” the band said on Instagram. “We were asked to play Kyle’s brother’s wedding as the house band and readily agreed. There was a list of… Read more »
Thanks to the group’s newfound freedom, The Dirty Nil has issued their electrifying, fourth studio album, Free Rein To Passions. Across the 10-track record, the band decided to shake things up and approach the collection with an audacious mindset. While they threw caution to the wind and disregarded any thoughts of radio play or external pressures, this album was a labor of love made purely for themselves—a stark contrast to their previous release, where they found themselves battling against management’s expectations. In a new interview with vocalist Luke Bentham, he reveals how the band delved deep into their musical roots,… Read more »
Drawing listeners in with a filthy opening riff, The Dirty Nil has unleashed their explosive new track and accompanying music video for “Celebration.” The new release is the second glimpse into the group’s forthcoming fourth studio album Free Rein To Passions, which will arrive on May 26. Beneath the rip-roaring riffs and steady percussion fills, lyrically, “Celebration” is ultimately a love song expressing your devotion to doing anything for that special someone. Frontman Luke Bentham grasps onto his punk rock-driven vocals while delivering, “Cause the way that you hold me/While the world’s on fire/Is a gift that commands me/And requires… Read more »
The Dirty Nil are back and taking their place as your favourite rock and roll band once more with a brand new full-length album.
When the jewel of the Nile is found dead in her quarters it’s up to Hercule Poirot to answer the call for justice on a cruise whose passage is paid for in tragedy and secrets.
