Put the Rifle Down

'New Dance' (album stream)

BY Sarah MurphyPublished Oct 6, 2011

Hard-hitting Toronto electro outfit Put the Rifle Down are set to unveil their third full-length record New Dance at Toronto's the Drake Underground on October 20. But Exclaim.ca is giving you the chance to hear the album in advance.

The new record builds on the group's establish synth rock sound, blending catchy hooks with pounding beats. Lead single "Alphanumeric" is especially catchy, though the entire ten-track LP is pretty much guaranteed to ignite dance parties.

Put the Rifle Down have made a name for themselves, playing to crowds at notable festivals like Pop Montreal, SXSW and NXNE. If you haven't heard them yet, now is your chance. Stream New Dance below.

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