Photos by: Lauren Garbutt – Winnipeg-based hardcore punk quintet Comeback Kid, who released their fifth album, Die Knowing, on March 4th, 2014 via Distort/Victory, which spawned the single “Should Know Better”, performed at the Virgin Mobile Mod Club in Toronto last night as part of Canadian Music Week (CMW) 2014 with Hamilton-based metalcore quartet Counterparts, … Continue reading
Photos by: Angelo Marchini – One of the best places to be during Canadian Music Week is at The Horseshoe Tavern, and last night was no different as an array of acclaimed Canadian rock bands graced the stage at The Shoe, including Vancouver-based blues rockers Head of The Herd, who released their second album, By This Time … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – As another year of Canadian Music Week draws closer a close, the music festival crowds proved tireless at Tattoo Parlour last night, where Seattle-based electronic duo Odesza performed to a sold-out Toronto crowd. “Hi. We’re from Seattle and we’re going to play some weird shit,” said Clayton Knight before diving into their set. It was … Continue reading
Photos by: David McAndrew – Indie rock singer-songwriter Neko Case, who in addition to her solo career is also known as a member of acclaimed Vancouver-based indie rock band The New Pornographers, performed at Massey Hall in Toronto last night as part of Canadian Music Week (CMW) 2014 in support of her sixth album The Worse Things … Continue reading
Photos by: Angelo Marchini – The half-way point of Canadian Music Week (CMW) 2014 featured a solid line-up at Rancho Relaxo with Tel Aviv-based alt rock band Zoo Harmonics, who released their newest album, Business in the Front, Party in the Back, October 12th, 2012, Toronto-based country-alt rock band Cowpuncher, who released their new album, Ghost Notes, … Continue reading
By: Elaisha Green (@elaishajade) and Ted Belton (photos) – The UK-based pop-rock band The 1975 headlined one of the inaugural shows at Canadian Music Week 2014. In the last year, the band broke out from music industry insider circles and connected with audiences through their colourful synth-driven pop music and emotive performances juxtaposed against a stark black-and-white … Continue reading
Photos by: Angelo Marchini – The Bovine Sex Club hosted a solid Canadian Music Week (CMW) 2014 showcase last night, which featured Toronto-based alt rockers Bella Clava, who released their new album, Medicine For Meloncholy, on April 17th, 2014, Detroit-based indie pop-rock band Flint Eastwood, who released their newest EP, Late Nights In Bolo Ties, on August … Continue reading
Photos by: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) – The 2014 Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMAs) were handed out last night at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto during Canadian Music Week (CMW) 2014. Winners include: Tegan and Sara (Best New Group), Walk Off The Earth (Best New Group – Hot AC), Head of the Herd (Best New Group – … Continue reading
By: Patrick Topping (@ptopp_ing) – The Saskatoon-based indie rock group The Pistolwhips returns to Toronto for Canadian Music Week 2014 to perform at the Hideout on Queen Street West tonight (May 8). With the release of their new single, “Whatcha Doin”, the band are driven to make an impression on the festival crowd. Aesthetic Magazine chatted with the band’s frontman and co-founder Rylan Schultz … Continue reading
Photos by: Stephen McGill (@steve_mcgill) – Former Distillers, and Spinnerette frontwoman Brody Dalle, who released her solo debut album, Diploid Love, on April 28th, 2014 via Queen of Hearts, which spawned the lead single “Meet the Foetus/Oh the Joy”, performed at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto last night for Canadian Music Week (CMW) 2014 with Toronto-based … Continue reading