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Photos by: Myles Herod – UK post-punk band Shame, who released their newest album, Cutthroat, on September 5th, 2025 via Dead Oceans, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto on Jan. 23rd.

Photos by: Aaron Quintanilla – Alt-Rock band Everclear, who released a live album, Live at the Whisky a Go Go, on September 8th, 2023 via Capitol, performed at the Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, Texas on Jan. 16th.

By: Curtis Sindrey – Champions of Magic brought their wonderful showcase of magical fun to Toronto’s Bluma Appel Theatre during the holiday season that was an absolutely mesmerizing experience that left the audience in awe. From the moment the show began, it was clear that this production was a true celebration of magic, wonder, and entertainment. … Continue reading →

Photos by: Stephan Ordonez – Afrobeats artist Burna Boy, who released his newest album, No Sign of Weakness, on July 11th, 2025 via Atlantic, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Dec. 17th.

Photos by: Lauren Garbutt – Toronto-based punk band PUP, who released their newest album, Who Will Look After the Dogs?, on May 2nd, 2025 via Little Dipper/Rise, which featured the singles “Paranoid”, “Hallways”, “Get Dumber”, and “Olive Garden”, performed at Bridgeworks in Hamilton last night (Dec. 13th) with Canadian First Nations hip hop duo Snotty … Continue reading →

Photos by: Krysia Caldwell – Canadian R&B/Electronic/Pop artist Shawn Desman, who released a string of singles in 2025 including “Body” (with Jamie Fine), “Miami” (with Fito Blanko and Aiona Santana), and “One Good Life” (with Dallas Smith), all of which followed up his 2024 live album titled Shawn Desman: Live from the Phoenix, Toronto, performed at … Continue reading →

By: Joanna Roselli – Canadian indie rock artist Mac DeMarco, who released his newest album, Guitar, on August 22nd, 2025 via Mac’s Record Label, which featured the singles “Home”, “Holy”, and “Phantom”, and followed up his 2023 album, Five Easy Hot Dogs, performed at Massey Hall in Toronto on December 8th with lo-fi pop artist Tex … Continue reading →

Photos by: Myles Herod – Hip-Hop artist Earl Sweatshirt, who released his newest album, Live Laugh Love, on August 22nd, 2025 via Warner, which featured production by Black Noise, Child Actor, Earl Sweatshirt, Navy Blue, and Theravada, performed at History in Toronto last night (Dec. 8th) with Neo-soul artist Liv.e, who released their newest EP, … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – A Charlie Brown Christmas—Live at the Symphony! at Meridian Hall in Toronto was an enchanting experience that captured the timeless magic of the beloved 1965 holiday special. The production beautifully preserved the charm and innocence of Charles Schulz’s classic comic strip, as it brought to life the beloved characters of Charlie Brown … Continue reading →

Photos by: Madison Bullock –  New York-based indie folk-rock artist Buffchick, who released her newest single “Anything You Do / Never Disappear” on December 20th, 2024, which followed up her October 2024 album, Showtime, performed at the Sultan Room in New York City on Dec. 5th.

By: Curtis Sindrey – Post-hardcore/emo band The Used, who released a compilation album, titled MEDZ on June 21st, 2024, which featured the singles “Fuck You”, “People Are Vomit”, and “Medz”, and which followed up their 2023 album, Toxic Positivity, performed at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto on Dec. 5th with alt-metal band Sleep Theory, who released their debut … Continue reading →

Photos by: Katrina Lat –  Canadian hard rock band Cleopatrick, who released their newest album, Fake Moon, on March 14th, 2025 via Nowhere Special Recordings, which featured the singles “Hammer”, “Please”, and “Bad Guy”, performed at History in Toronto last night (Dec. 4th) with Toronto-based punk rock band The OBGMs, who released their newest album, Sorry, … Continue reading →

Photos by: Alyssa Balistreri –  Synthpop band PVRIS, who released their newest EP, F.I.L.T.H., on October 18th, 2024 via Hopeless, which featured the singles “Burn the Witch” (with Tommy Genesis and Alice Longyu Gao), “Oil & Water”, and “The Blob” (with Lights), and which followed up their 2023 album, Evergreen, performed at History in Toronto last night … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – The celebration of 30 years of Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx and Mobb Deep’s The Infamous at History in Toronto last night (Dec. 2nd) was an unforgettable experience that truly honoured the legacy of these legendary albums. From the moment the two legendary MCs took the stage, the energy in the … Continue reading →

By: Staff – For the first time ever, celebrate the season with the Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular featuring dazzling illusions, breathtaking, grand-scale magic, and festive surprises for the whole family, touring across North America through November & December 2025.   This high-energy, interactive show blends the cast’s signature humor, brand new jaw-dropping magic, and holiday cheer, … Continue reading →

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Pop-Punk band Set It Off, who released their newest album, Set It Off, on November 7, 2025, which featured the singles “Creating Monsters”, “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing (Reborn)”, “Rotten”, and “Pathological”, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (Dec. 1st) with rap-rock band Fame On Fire, who released their … Continue reading →

Photos by: Taija Grey –  Hip-Hop artist Yung Gravy, who released his newest album, Serving Country, on August 2nd, 2024 via Republic, which featured the singles “Clementine’”, “White Claw” (with Shania Twain), and “Lone Ranger’”, and followed up his 2023 album, Baby Gravy 3, with bbno$, performed at History in Toronto last night (Nov. 30th) … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – The Shoresy Fall Classic hockey game, which saw the cast of the hit Crave series Shoresy (Jared Keeso (Shoresy), Terry Ryan (Hitch), Jonathan Diaby (JoDolo), Andrew Antsanen (Goody), Ryan McDonnell (Michaels), Jon Mirasty (Jim #1), Brandon Nolan (Jim #2), Jordan Nolan (Jim #3), Max Bouffard (JJ Frankie JJ), Jacob Smith (Fish), Keegan Long … Continue reading →

Photos by: Mike Highfield – Iconic rock/pop singer-songwriter, and former member of The Beatles, Paul McCartney performed at TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario last night (Nov. 21st).

Photos by: Krysia Caldwell – Toronto-based indie rock/alt-country band The Strumbellas, who released their newest EP, Burning Bridges into Dust, on October 21st, 2025, which followed up their 2024 album, Part Time Believer, which featured the singles “Hold Me”, and “Running Out of Time”, performed at History in Toronto on November 14th with indie band School … Continue reading →

Photos by: Dave Blass – Heavy Metal band GWAR, who released their newest album, The New Dark Ages, on June 3rd, 2022 via Slave Pit Inc., performed at the Masquerade in Atlanta last night (Nov. 13th). 

By: Curtis Sindrey – Progressive Rock band The Mars Volta, who released their newest album, Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos del Vacio, on April 11th, 2025 via Clouds Hill, which was produced by guitarist, songwriter and musical director Omar Rodríguez-López, and which followed up their 2022 album, Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazón, on April 21st, 2023, … Continue reading →

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Nashville-based indie rock band The Band Camino, who released their newest album, NeverAlways, on July 25th, 2025 via Atlantic, which featured the singles “Infinity”, “Baggy Jeans”, “Stupid Questions” / “Hates Me Yet (222)”, and “What You Can’t Have”, performed at History in Toronto last night (Nov. 9th) with indie pop band Almost … Continue reading →

Photos by: Madison Bullock –  Pop artist Nep, who released her newest album, Noelle, on October 24th, 2025 via Harbour Artists & Music, performed at Mercury Lounge in New York City last night (Nov. 9th).

Photos by: Krysia Caldwell – Canadian indie rock band Walk Off The Earth, who released their newest EP, A Christmas Album, on November 9th, which followed up their 2023 album, Stand by You, which featured the singles “Hold on to Your Love” (featuring Phillip Phillips), “Bet on Me” (featuring D Smoke), “Back in Bed”, “Happy … Continue reading →