"The night opened with North Bay rocker’s Break the Trend who tore it up with their rambunctious attitude and tight musical fortitude. Though the band has only recently re-formed after a hiatus of several years, they have an awesome unity that is wonderful to hear. Settling comfortably somewhere between hard rock and alternative, it’s hard not to love Break the Trend. Patrick Pharand, on bass, was especially energetic throughout their set, jumping around with a contagious enthusiasm that was felt in their music. The driving rhythms set down by Alex Lajambe’s wicked drumming and Patrick’s funky bass lines are the perfect setup for John Fournier and Lucas Mullins killer guitar riffs. John Fournier’s voice sends chills down the spine, especially on softer more expressive songs." - Brantford Bands blog post

"A lot of independent music crosses my desk, but it's rare that a band can put all the elements together to create an exceptional release. I was immediately impressed by Break The Trend's musicianship, song writing ability and the production values of their debut. There's a lot of talent in this band and I expect big things from them!"