Photo. The Canadian band Home Front on stage, with the singer Graeme McKinnon in front.
The Canadian band Home Front turned John Dee, Rockefeller, in Oslo, Norway, into a storm of sound and energy. Their raw post-punk attack, fuelled by passion and powerful political messages, had the whole crowd moving, singing, and shouting together. Some concerts entertain, and others wake something up inside you. This was one of them.
Sometimes music reminds us that we're truly alive. It was the kind of music that makes you want to run into the night, dance through the streets, and believe that your voice can still make a difference. That's the power of great live music.
The vocalist Graeme McKinnon was like a singing politician with no filter and an unwashed mouth, so blunt, provocative, and impossible to ignore. Whether he was singing or talking (shouting) between the songs, he made sure everyone knew exactly where he stood.
The Canadian band Home Front has released two full-length albums so far:
- Games of Power (2023) – Their debut album, blending post-punk, synth-punk, and Oi! influences. It includes songs such as Nation, Real Eyes, and Overtime.
- Falling from Grace (2025) – A darker and more expansive follow-up, combining driving rhythms, catchy melodies, and politically charged themes.
Many fans describe Home Front as sounding like a meeting between classic post-punk, early new wave, and street punk, somewhere between The Clash, Killing Joke, and The Chameleons, but with a modern edge.
Since you're a fan of punk and new wave, Games of Power is probably the best place to start. It captures the same explosive energy and sing-along spirit you experienced live in Oslo.
The final in concert was performing of the song "Nation", which is a furious protest song. The lyrics express anger, frustration, and a feeling of powerlessness, but also a call to resist staying silent. A big sing along on the refrain:
Hear us all screaming at a nation
A nation that doesn’t hear a word we say
When the world feels heavy with injustice, we need bands like Home Front to remind us that passion, hope, and resistance are still alive. We need someone to speak loudly for the things that matter. And there is no more powerful way to do that than through music.
Many artists today, from musicians like Roger Waters to countless others around the world, are deeply troubled by injustice, political systems, and the actions of national leaders. Their music becomes more than entertainment—it becomes a way to question, challenge, and give a voice to those who feel unheard.
Whether you agree with them or not, music has always been one of the most powerful ways to reflect the hopes, frustrations, and concerns of society. They turn those feelings into music that challenges, provokes, and makes us think. Sometimes a song can say what thousands of speeches cannot.
During the concert, Graeme McKinnon didn't hold back. The word "fuck" echoed through the venue more than a few times, especially when he spoke about FIFA and the World Cup. Whether you agreed with him or not, his message was clear: music is not just about entertainment. It can also be a protest, a challenge, and a refusal to stay silent in the face of things you believe are wrong.
Love it or hate it, Home Front proved that post-punk is still alive, loud, and unafraid to speak its mind. Just like the Clash from in England in the 70-80s. The punk power is still living.
Stein Morten Lund, 17th June 2026
Additional information
Read more about the band on:
Home Front official website
Homew Fronty Instragram
Home Front on Wikipedia
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