Throwing their gauntlet down with their multitudes of contemporaries comes Playmaker, a straight up, and authentic, Brit-rock band by way of the greater Toronto Area. While that might seem slightly paradoxical, Chris Barry, the front of the trio, is quick to let you know where his origins lie with his strongly accented vocals seeping infectiously through the speakers from the first track onwards. Making a name for themselves among the locals as The Strange, Playmaker offer up their first EP under the new moniker; giving us a warm and familiar vibe while failing to conquer any new territory. The band is another example of songwriters obviously talented for making catchy rock-esque tunes, but lacking the intangible quality to bring them to that next level. To give it some context, they'd make a great opener but, despite their aspirations, are nowhere near the level to headline.
