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Let’s get political. The title is a pun on “Fox News” and fake news (as if it wasn’t obvious). It’s us holding a mirror to our neighbours to the south and diagnosing some of the more obvious issues with them and by extension the rest of the western world. Making use of a stadium punk style sound (a la Billy Talent), the band explores ideas of consumerism, kabuki theatre democracy, individual responsibility, and what it means to exist in the world we do. The song is catchy, simple, and easy to shout along with and is the kind of song that would galvanize young budding activists to dive deeper into the ideas we convey.

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You clap but you don't even know why
Celebration ain't even justified
Your flags take on many shapes and sizes
But they can't hide the fear that's in between your eyes

"Your votes are bought off the shelves of the American dream store, and you fight a losing battle against yourselves
Corporations! / Salutations! Resource! / Misinformation!
It's all happening while you brush your teeth in the suburbs of your denial.

Abuse is the motivation you need.
A little pain, here and there, can go a long way
Keep me numb to the fractures in their skin.
Ignorance is my right as an American.

But deep down I know that it's all wrong
But what can I do? I'm just one person.
I'd rather live blind and on my knees
Than get shot trying to get on my feet

Your votes are bought off the shelves of the American dream store, and you fight a losing battle against yourselves Corporations! / Salutations! Resource! / Misinformation! It's all happening while you brush your teeth in the suburbs of your denial.

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from Days Without Incident, released October 16, 2020
Written and recorded by T-Rex Marathon

Aaron Stafford: Guitar/Vocals
Adam Sakauye: Lead Vocals
Alex Hodges: Guitar/Vocals
Darien Swolfs: Drums/Percussion
Jeremy Toppings: Bass/Harsh Vocals

Produced, edited, mixed, and mastered bu Mike Bond and Alex Galley

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Ottawa favourite post-hardcore band. T-Rex Marathon make great music, put on great shows, and are just pretty great guys all around. Check out the music and if you like what you hear consider supporting the guys by buying a high quality WAV.

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