Volume 177: Coffee and a Skate with Cancer Bats

In this episode of Strange Grooves, we hit the “Red Path” (Harbour Passage) in Uptown Saint John with some coffee, skateboards and rollerskates with Liam and Mike of Cancer Bats, just ahead of their Area 506 headlining set with none other than Alexisonfire. And yes—it’s a full circle moment. We throw it back to 2007, when the Bats and Alexisonfire tore up an old church in Saint John. Now, nearly two decades and seven albums later, they’re back—bigger, heavier, and more dialed-in than ever.

We dive into how the band continues to thrive while spread across the country, recording their upcoming album, their upcoming Europe tour, and staying connected as friends and collaborators. From their creative process to the tracks they think you need to hear right now, this chat is packed with stories, laughs, and some real Strange Grooves energy.

🎧 Tune in, turn it up, and let’s go for a rip with Liam and Mike.

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