Photo by Alex Russel
Conceived as a love-letter to the punk sound of the 90’s, Toronto-based trio The Mendozaz (Jonny, Michael and Dic) have been described as the sound of a Fat Wreck comp smashing violently into a copy of Big Shiny Tunes. Armed with equal parts high-octane fury and more-addictive-than-crack sing-along choruses, they’ve been setting stages ablaze with their live shows since June 2017.
Two Days To Retirement, Up And At Them and Loafers were met with critical acclaim, alongside steady airplay on campus radio. Concept EP The Completely Fictional History of This Great Nation of Canada was released November 3, 2025.
Praise for The Mendozaz
“An absolute gem that belongs right at the top of your playlist”
– Djordje Miladinovic, Thoughts Words Action
“Pop punk at its self-deprecating best”
– John Moore, New Noise Magazine
“Simple, infectious, and up-tempo pop punk songs, all of which are punchy as heck”
– Rich Cocksedge, Razorcake
“Listen to this record and you’ll know everything you need to about Canada”
– Paul Silver, Jersey Beat
“”A cheeky, theatrical power-punk romp that’s part SCTV, part pop-punk Masterclass, and all hilarious””
– Jim Testa, Off Shelf
“Setting the bar extremely high”
– Rich Cocksedge, Razorcake
“A high-energy explosion of punk attitude and infectious melodies”
– Jenna Melanson, Canadian Beats
“An undeniably hooky ode to early-90s pop-punk with just the right mix of emotion and levity”
– Adam White, Some Party
“A must-listen for anyone looking to relive the golden era of pop-punk with a fresh, modern twist”
– Diego Ortega Moya, Punk Rock Mag
“Will make you want to party on your skateboard”
– Laurent Chopard, Veglam
“Be prepared to be tapping the foot, nodding the head and shamelessly grinning from ear to ear. 5/5”
– Mark Cartwright, ThePunkSite.com
“If you live and die by pop punk, you should definitely have this in your collection”
– Ty Stranglehold, Razorcake
“Catchy hooks and fast beats, foot on the accelerator and no chance of hitting the brakes.”
– Cody Fitzgerald, Punk Rock Mag
“The whole album is a surefire winner.”
– Paul Silver, Keep Track Of The Time
“An energetic pop-punk gem”
– Mad Indie Media
“Definitely give this a spin”
– Punk Rock Radar
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