Mike Fisher, NL’s punk veteran, has changed the way I think about highway driving. I blame the lead single from his latest record, Diary of A Psychic Vampire. It’s called ‘Roadside Shrine’ and I’ve been singing it under my breath all week.

In terms of subject matter, the song delivers on its title — it’s about crosses on the side of the highway. You know, roadside markers people put up to mark fatal traffic accidents.

I know, it doesn’t sound like fun listening. I mean, it isn’t the most cheerful subject matter. Don’t let that put you off — the song is no dirge, it’s modern punk-infused rock.

You don’t have to be into punk to appreciate Diary of A Psychic Vampire, though. Anyone who likes good songwriting and a hooky chorus will want to put the album on repeat.

It’s totally worth hearing.

Check it out now whereever you stream music.

Or buy it on CD.

Listen to this song and a whole lot more great music from Newfoundland and Labrador on the NL Mixtape.