Veteran Canadian Pop Punk Group The Riptides Revisit Back Catalogue With Remastered Editions

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Veteran Canadian Pop Punk Group The Riptides Revisit Back Catalogue With Remastered Editions

19/2/2026

The Riptides
Goodbye Hawaii
Pirates Press Records

Their phenomenal and critically acclaimed record Canadian Graffiti has recently been remastered and re-released. Not being happy with a finished product is a heavy feeling; we grow, we learn, we gain more personal agency, and we sometimes revisit the past. Doing it differently this time, The Riptides enlisted the support of Mass Giorgini. He’s done work with groups like Rise Against, Suzi Moon, and Alkali Trio. With loads of experience in the pop-punk field, both front and back of house, I assume his name wasn’t even put into a hat for selection. They’re about to do a slim weekend tour, too, to promote the latest version of the album. The two singles from the record are Goodbye Hawaii, today’s feature, plus the memorable punk-duet Someone Just Like You featuring Biff Naked. Both keynote tracks crack open the door to their opus just a little, and let the light out to guide you in.

Fun and upbeat bounce chords bring on the pop-punk energy as summertime Beachboys style harmonies frame the mood. The band have just been to Hawaii, and they have to go home. What a shame, they don’t want to go. A love song with attitude, the punchy power chords and choppy lyricism feels like a campfire and barbeque stereo track, unless it’s being played live at the grand stage on the seafront. It’s got memorable and catchy words, they repeat several times with the chorus and the verse, the fast-paced and high energy surge leaves us wanting to visit the Island State ourselves.

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Tour Dates:
THE RIPTIDES w/ HUNTINGTONS
04/24/2026 - Toronto, ON - Sneaky Dee's
04/25/2026 - Ottawa, ON - Dominion Tavern
04/26/2026 - Montreal, QC - Piranha Bar

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