The Mandevilles share new single, “Every Bit of Violence” (Interview)

Jenna Melanson·February 27, 2026

THE MANDEVILLES End Four-Year Silence With Electrifying Co-Produced New Single “Every Bit Of Violence”

After a four-year hiatus from the airwaves, the visceral rock and roll force The Mandevilles has officially returned with their brand-new single, “Every Bit Of Violence”. Out now via Snareguy Records, the track marks a high-stakes evolution for the Welland-based outfit, blending the raw energy of rock and roll with a modern, alternative edge. Built on a foundation of grit and cinematic intensity, the single arrives as a powerful reminder of why founding partners Serena Pryne and Nick Lesyk have remained a cornerstone of the Canadian rock scene for over a decade.

The genesis of “Every Bit Of Violence” is as legendary as the sound itself; the song was quite literally written live on stage during a low-key afternoon gig. When an impromptu riff from Lesyk sparked an immediate vocal melody from Pryne, the band mapped out the structure of the track in real-time, capturing the lightning-in-a-bottle moment via phone recordings. This spirit of total spontaneity carried into the studio, where the band—rounded out by guitarist/synthesist Taylor Laslo—collaborated with mixer and co-producer Russ Donohue to refine a sound that Pryne describes as “magical” and “harmonious”.

Lyrically, the track delves into heavy, introspective territory, serving as a visceral release for emotions surrounding mental health and family legacies of self-destruction. Pryne’s powerhouse vocals anchor the track’s weight, offering a sense of communal resilience through the driving melody:

“The words ‘Every Bit of Violence’ just came hammering in… it helps to know you’re not the only one”.

It is a bold, honest exploration of internal struggles, delivered with the kind of sonic “punch” that the band believes would be right at home in a high-stakes action franchise.

The Mandevilles have spent the last several years subconsciously working toward this definitive sound, which bridges the gap between Americana soul and hard-hitting indie rock. The addition of synth textures and effortless studio layers highlights a creative telepathy that has only deepened during their time away from the spotlight. With bassist Ryan Defoe and drummer Jim Hornak providing a relentless rhythmic backbone, the single stands as the band’s most confident and cohesive statement to date.

Accompanying the release is a newly unveiled lyric video, with an official music video slated for debut in the coming weeks. As they kick off a prolific 2026, The Mandevilles are proving that some things are worth the wait, delivering a track that is as much a personal reckoning as it is an arena-ready anthem. “Every Bit Of Violence” is available now on all major streaming platforms, signaling the return of one of Canada’s most authentic and unapologetic rock voices.

Hi, Serena! Good to see you again! Care to introduce yourself to the readers for those not familiar with your music?

Hello! I’m Serena Pryne and I sing and write songs with my rock band The Mandevilles. We’re so pumped to be releasing new music this year!

Four years is a long silence. What shifted internally that made now the right moment for The Mandevilles to return?

I certainly didn’t mean for it to take this long between releases, but the band went through some personnel changes and time was needed for me to be able to come back with a fresh energized mindset. Being in a group for many years has its challenges and painful moments, losing a member is like losing a lover, a best friend… it’sdevastating. But we’re back!

“Every Bit Of Violence” was written live on stage. How did that spontaneous origin shape the emotional honesty of the final recording?

It was so raw, and still is. Some songs are best left that way (for me anyway) to be able to connect, emotions to lyrics, to delivering the intensity when you’re under a microscope in the studio. Letting it all hang out on the surface.

You and the band co-produced the song. Was that fun, or what?

So fun! It’s pretty great when we can just come together and gel (C Soul, haha). Trust is so important. We all know we can lean on each other when collaborating, but trusting yourself and your own instincts gets you to the finish line instead of getting in your own way.