Toronto psych-punk outfit Wine Lips have kicked off the next chapter of their career with the release of "Projector," the first single from their upcoming album TV Dinner, due Aug. 28 via Stomp Records. Bursting with blistering guitars, pounding rhythms, and the band's signature psychedelic edge, the track offers an electrifying preview of what promises to be one of their most immediate releases yet.
Clocking in at just over a minute and a half, "Projector" wastes no time making an impact. Fueled by blown-out garage punk energy and relentless momentum, the song takes aim at people who unload their insecurities onto everyone around them. It also marks the first time drummer Aurora Evans steps into the spotlight as lead vocalist, delivering a commanding performance that opens an exciting new chapter for the band.
Over the past decade, Wine Lips have quietly become one of Canada's most successful independent rock acts. With more than 45 million streams, extensive international touring, and music featured across film, television, and video games, the Toronto group has earned a reputation for explosive live performances and a sound that blurs the line between garage rock, punk, and psychedelic chaos.
Recorded with longtime collaborator Simon Larochette at The Sugar Shack in London, Ontario, TV Dinner embraces a raw, instinctive approach. Rather than polishing away imperfections, the band leaned into spontaneous performances and happy accidents, giving the record the same unpredictable energy that has become a hallmark of their concerts.
Across its 13 tracks, TV Dinner turns its attention toward the frustrations of modern life, exploring burnout, doomscrolling, addiction, rising living costs, dead-end jobs, and the constant noise of everyday existence. Instead of treating those subjects with quiet reflection, Wine Lips attack them head-on with loud guitars, sharp hooks, and unapologetic intensity.
With "Projector" now available, Wine Lips have delivered a fierce introduction to TV Dinner. Equal parts garage punk, psychedelic rock, and controlled chaos, the single captures everything that has made the band one of the underground's most exciting names while hinting at an album that promises to be louder, sharper, and more urgent than ever when it arrives on Aug. 28.
