Montreal’s TAXI GIRLS arrive with Static, their debut full-length album, out June 26 on Stomp Records. If the first two singles introduced the band, Static is where the full picture develops. Across ten tracks, TAXI GIRLS pull together giant hooks, sharp songwriting, dual-vocal chemistry, and a deep appreciation for the women who made rock and roll dangerous, stylish, and impossible to ignore. There are flashes of The Runaways, Girlschool, Nikki Corvette, The No Talents, and the melodic punch of classic power pop throughout the record, but never as imitation. These songs feel less like homage and more like continuation.
The album feels born from afternoons spent digging through dusty bins, arguments over forgotten punk singles, and record bags slung over shoulders. Mile End bars become afterparties. Somebody always puts on the perfect 45 at exactly the right moment. The city is everywhere on Static, not as subject matter, but as perspective. It’s the sound of a band raised on great records, great stories, and the belief that a three-minute song can still change your day.
While the album carries plenty of swagger, it also reveals a band willing to dig deeper. Across Static, TAXI GIRLS explore love, loss, mental health, postpartum depression, self-doubt, and the strange comfort of nostalgia. The songs don’t offer neat conclusions or easy answers. Instead, they trace the difficult path toward self-acceptance, resilience, and learning when to let go of the things that no longer serve you.
The album’s title captures that tension perfectly. Static represents the feeling of being stuck while somehow remaining in motion, caught between reflection and reinvention. Even the lemon on the album cover reflects that spirit. It’s a symbol of making the best of life’s worst situations, finding meaning in setbacks, and pushing forward when standing still would be easier.
Standout tracks “Say It!”, “Secret Handshake”, and release-week focus track “Midnight Mixtape” showcase the band’s ability to pair emotional honesty with undeniable hooks. Vocals move effortlessly from sweet to scathing. Guitars crash, jangle, and soar. Pop melodies collide with garage rock energy in a way that feels both familiar and entirely their own. As New Noise Magazine observed, the band’s songs “play out like a dual-sided Greek theater mask,” balancing disillusionment and hope while drawing from deeply personal experiences.
That combination has helped TAXI GIRLS build a reputation well beyond Montreal. Over the past year, the band has shared stages with NOBRO, NOFX, Lagwagon, The Hives, Billy Talent, and Pansy Division, winning over audiences through explosive live performances and sharp songwriting. Their growing momentum eventually caught the attention of Iggy Pop, who championed the band on his BBC 6 Music radio program and introduced their music to listeners around the world.
With Static, TAXI GIRLS deliver a debut that feels confident, memorable, and fully realized. It’s a record built on great songs, impeccable taste, and an understanding that rock and roll works best when it comes from a real place. Equal parts heart, attitude, and hook, Static captures a band stepping fully into their identity while reminding us why we fell in love with records in the first place.