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09/18/2025

Our good friends Attitude Check are playing in Hamilton with Artificial Dissemination and Ripcordz

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09/16/2025

Wax Mannequin: Chris Adeney’s Surreal Folk Journey

Chris Adeney, better known by his stage name Wax Mannequin, is a Hamilton, Ontario–born indie rock singer-songwriter recognized for his eclectic blend of folk, rock and surreal performance art.

Recent Album: The Red Brain

Released in 2023, The Red Brain explores themes of neurodiversity and features elaborate world-building in tracks like “The Obelisk” and the school-inspired narrative “Wrong About You.” The album has been praised for its craftsmanship and thought-provoking lyrics, solidifying Wax Mannequin’s cult status among fans of absurdist folk-pop.

Notable Performances in 2025

A solo guitar and voice rendition took place at the Kemptville Street Piano Series on August 9, 2025, where Wax Mannequin delivered a free, rain-or-shine performance at the North Grenville Public Library terrace, drawing in audiences with his barroom philosopher charm and deep, inviting voice.

In June 2025, he headlined a Mysteries of the Unexplained–themed event at People Under the Staircase in Hamilton, engaging in speculative dialogues and musical sets alongside Juliana LaChance and Friendly Rich.

Hometown Return: Vertagogo Hamilton Show

In December 2024, Wax Mannequin returned to his roots with a hometown performance at Vertagogo in Hamilton, sharing the stage with local acts Beef Boys, Day Drunk and The Clarkies. The show underscored his reputation as a tireless tourer and fixture of the city’s indie scene.

Musical Style and Influence

Wax Mannequin’s sound has been likened to a mash-up of Bruce Cockburn’s lyricism and Frank Zappa’s experimental edge. His live shows blur the line between art and punk, delivering theatrical and unorthodox performances that challenge audiences to decide whether they are being “awed, irritated or amused”.

Looking Ahead

With vinyl pressings of The Red Brain still rolling out and festival and pub appearances on the horizon, Chris Adeney continues to expand his mythos. Fans can stay updated through his Bandcamp page and social media channels for future tour dates and releases.

09/07/2025

New band coming through Attitude Check

08/25/2025

Newest article featuring, in our humble opinion one of Hamilton's most exciting and entertaining bands YUNG SCUMZ. Check it out anywhere you can find Absolute Underground Magazine

08/08/2025

Good things coming in September

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08/06/2025

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07/25/2025

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07/17/2025

This show is coming up fast, AP Records bringing so much talent together, and for only $5. Some of our favorites will be there like Lip Crunch Fast Eddie The Washout Welland Wasted Modern Outrage Music Iron Moose and so many more. This is definitely the show of the summer!

07/11/2025

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07/11/2025

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