Photos by: Morgan Harris – Chicago-based hip-hop/R&B artist Jamila Woods, who released her debut album, HEAVN, on July 11th, 2016, which featured collaborations with Chance the Rapper, Noname, Saba, Lorine Chia, Kweku Collins and Donnie Trumpet, performed at the Garrison in Toronto last night.
By: Curtis Sindrey – Following the death of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington yesterday (July 20) at aged 41, the band has canceled their forthcoming “One More Light” North American tour. The tour, which was set to kick off at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Mass. on July 27th, and run until October 2nd at the Hollywood Bowl in … Continue reading
Photos by: Nate Black – Pop-punk band Taking Back Sunday, who released their seventh studio album, Tidal Wave, on September 16th, 2016 via Hopeless Records, which featured the singles “Tidal Wave”, and “You Can’t Look Back”, performed at the Masquerade in Atlanta on July 19th with New York-metalcore band Everytime I Die, who released their eighth album, Low Teens, on September 23rd, 2016 … Continue reading
By: Staff – Wolf Parade will release Cry Cry Cry, the band’s first new album in seven years (and fourth full-length overall), on October 6th via Sub Pop. The soaring choruses, rousing anthems, sprawling guitars and chaotic keys that make up Wolf Parade are proudly on display over the course of Cry Cry Cry. These … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – UPDATE: Linkin Park member Mike Shinoda responded to news of bandmate Chester Bennington’s death via Twitter at 3:03pm today. “Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true,” the tweet said. “An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.” ——————————————————————————————- Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington has died at aged 41. Law enforcement … Continue reading
Photos by: Lindsay Duncan – Australian folk/rock/reggae singer-songwriter Xavier Rudd, who released his eighth album, Nanna, on March 17th, 2015, which features a diverse group of musicians from Australia, South Africa, Samoa, Germany, Ireland and Papua New Guinea, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night with singer-songwriter Christina Holmes, who released her newest … Continue reading
Photos by: Adam Harrison – Review by: Curtis Sindrey – When the trio of Muse frontman Matt Bellamy, bassist Chris Wolstenholme, and drummer Dominic Howard stepped into the spotlight last night at Budweiser Stage in Toronto, they transported fans to another dimension. With an elaborate production consisting of 10 three-paneled LED video screens, glowing sneakers, and guitars, along with … Continue reading
We’re giving away a Riot Fest Chicago prize pack that includes two (2) GA full-festival passes + a Riot Fest t-shirt! Buy tickets here. Date(s): Sept. 15-17 Venue: Douglas Park Featuring: Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Jawbreaker, New Order, Paramore, Prophets of Rage, M.I.A., Wu-Tang Clan, Mike D (DJ Set), A Day To Remember, Gogol … Continue reading
Photos by: Brad Goldstein – UK alternative rock/shoegazing/dream pop band Ride, who released their fifth album, Weather Diaries, on June 16th, 2017 via Play It Again Sam, which featured the singles “Charm Assault”, “Home Is a Feeling”, and “All I Want”, and which is their first album since 1996’s Tarantula, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night with … Continue reading
Photos by: Morgan Hotston – Day two of Hillside Festival 2017 in Guelph on July 15th featured performances by Juno Award-nominated, Montreal-based indie pop singer-songwriter Coeur De Pirate, who released her newest album, Roses, on August 28th, 2015 via Dare To Care Records, Halifax-based electropop band Century Egg, Quebec-based singer-songwriter Klo Pelgag, and more! Chexk out our day one photos … Continue reading