Canadian husband and wife alt-rock duo Doll are making a splash for your summer beach plans with their latest DIY music video for their track “Shark Bait” from their recently released EP “Better Days, Different Times”. The EP marks the band’s first taste of new music since 2011’s “The Ragdoll Diaries”. The EP represents not just a return to form but a significant evolution for the Ottawa-based band has expanded its sonic palette while maintaining its core identity.

“With this collection of songs, we aimed to bring listeners closer to what’s important to us—our values and our experiences. It’s not just something to listen to; it’s something to sit with and reflect on. This time, it’s less about loudness and more about the weight behind the lyrics. And for our track, Shark Bait, we wanted it to be more than a music video. It’s a reminder that creativity thrives when you’re having fun, and sometimes, the best art is the kind that bites back with a grin.” adds the band.

With razor-sharp riffs and frontwoman Christina Kasper’s haunting vocals, “Shark Bait” explores emotional predators and the fight to stay afloat in a world full of teeth.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Shark Bait” at https://youtu.be/XWP4kLw7xlw​

“Better Days, Different Times” isn’t just DOLL’s resurrection—it’s their reinvention. This EP marks the band’s return with a more refined and emotionally resonant sound, proving that time away has only deepened their creative force. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, it offers a compelling gateway into DOLL’s evolved artistry.

Each track was carefully chosen for its emotional resonance, striking a chord deep within the band. Some songs arrive in softer, quieter moments—but don’t be misled. The weight remains, the message still cuts deep. Darkness and heaviness linger beneath the surface, true to DOLL’s commitment to raw, therapeutic songwriting.

Rooted in lived experience and honest emotion, the EP continues the band’s tradition of using music as a tool for personal reflection and connection, reaching listeners who find solace in shared struggles and unfiltered expression.

DOLL is recommended for fans of Nobro, SoftCult, Amyl and the Sniffers, and The Pretty Reckless.

Listen to “Better Days, Different Times” at the following links:

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/5J5cyVg37tAp9MIS6cD68s​

Bandcamp – https://doll.bandcamp.com/​

Music video – Doll‘s cover of Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” at https://youtu.be/cynliYX-Djk​

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Track Listing:​
1. Bleeding – 4:32
2. Shark Bait – 3:07
3. Smoke on the Water – 4:26
4. Scene Dream – 4:28
5. Ends Like This – 3:24
6. Goodbye – 3:27
Album Length: 23:29

Album Credits:​
All songs performed by: Doll
All songs written by: Doll
Produced by: Josh Hart, Jason Jaknunas
Mixed by: Josh Hart
Mastered by: Josh Hart
Album Artwork by: Mark Kidd

Album Lineup​
Guitar: Pete Kasper
Guitar, Vocals, Bass: Christina
Drums: Chris Zimmerman – Smoke on the Water,
Josh Hart – All the Rest
Cello: Raphael Weinroth-Browne
Keys: Phil Campbell
Extra Guitars : Athanasios Maravelis

More info: https://www.facebook.com/dollband | https://www.instagram.com/dollbandmusic/​

Canadian alt-rock powerhouse Doll is now streaming “Better Days, Different Times”, their first new collection of material since 2011’s “The Ragdoll Diaries”. The EP represents not just a return to form but a significant evolution for the Ottawa-based band that has expanded their sonic palette while maintaining their core identity. They share their excitement:

“With this album, we wanted to pull listeners in closer to what’s top of mind to us, our values, our experiences. It’s not just something to hear; it’s something to sit and listen to. It’s less about the volume this time, more about the weight behind the lyrics.”

Every track on this record was handpicked because it struck something deep in Doll. Some songs come in softer, quieter moments. But don’t let that fool you, the weight is still there. The message is still dark, still heavy.

The EP maintains the band’s commitment to authentic expression and therapeutic songwriting. Each track emerges from genuine experience and emotion, continuing the band’s tradition of using music as both personal processing and connection with listeners who share similar struggles.

“Better Days, Different Times” marks not just Doll’s return from the dead, but their emergence as a more complete artistic entity. The EP proves that time away has served to deepen rather than diminish their creative impact, offering both longtime fans and new listeners a compelling entry point into the band’s evolved sound. They are recommended for fans of Nobro, SoftCult, Amyl and the Sniffers, and The Pretty Reckless.

Listen to the EP’s full stream premiere on GhostCultMagazine HERE.

EP-pre-order (out July 18th) – https://doll.bandcamp.com/​

Music video – Doll‘s cover of Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” at https://youtu.be/cynliYX-Djk​

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Track Listing:​
1. Bleeding – 4:32
2. Shark Bait – 3:07
3. Smoke on the Water – 4:26
4. Scene Dream – 4:28
5. Ends Like This – 3:24
6. Goodbye – 3:27
Album Length: 23:29

Album Credits:​
All songs performed by: Doll
All songs written by: Doll
Produced by: Josh Hart, Jason Jaknunas
Mixed by: Josh Hart
Mastered by: Josh Hart
Album Artwork by: Mark Kidd

Album Lineup​
Guitar: Pete Kasper
Guitar, Vocals, Bass: Christina
Drums: Chris Zimmerman – Smoke on the Water,
Josh Hart – All the Rest
Cello: Raphael Weinroth-Browne
Keys: Phil Campbell
Extra Guitars : Athanasios Maravelis

More info: https://www.facebook.com/dollband​