-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
By: Adam Harrison (@AdamRHarrison) – It was ‘80s throwback night in Toronto as The Cult brought Electric to the Danforth Music Hall last night, as they played their classic 1987 album in its entirety, plus a selection of hits. The capacity crowd gave the band from Bradford, England a warm welcome, despite the frustration from starting their set 45-minutes late. They opened … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – Philanthropy, holiday spirit, and good music brought many Canadians to Much’s The Big Jingle last night at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. The Canadian television music network partnered with Virgin Mobile Canada to raise funds for Regeneration, a project that tackles youth homelessness in Canada, an issue that affects over … Continue reading
Photos by: Kayla Baker – Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (USS), who will release their new album, Advanced Basics, on February 11, with a new single expected in January, performed at Sound Academy in Toronto last night as part of the Jingle Bell Concert Series with Vancouver-based blues rock trio Head of the Herd, who released their Garth … Continue reading
Photos by: Stephen McGill (@steve_mcgill) – Folk-punk singer-songwriter Austin Lucas, who released his new album, Stay Reckless, on August 27th via New West Records, performed at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto last night with New York-based indie-pop singer-songwriter Allison Weiss, who released her third album, Say What You Mean, on April 16 via No Sleep Records, PJ Bond, who … Continue reading
Photos by: Sarah Rix (@beets) – UK folk-punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner, who released his fifth album, Tape Deck Heart, which was produced by Rich Costey (Sigur Rós, Muse, Nine Inch Nails, The Mars Volta), in April via Xtra Mile/Interscope, performed at Sound Academy in Toronto last night with Vancouver-based folk singer-songwriter Billy the Kid, who released, Perspective … Continue reading
Photos by: Stephen McGill (@steve_mcgill) – Swedish garage rock quintet The Hives, who opened for Pink during her “Truth About Love” tour at Air Canada Centre on Saturday night, and who released their fifth album, Lex Hives, last June via Disque Hives, were back at it once again on Sunday night when they performed a more intimate show … Continue reading
Photos by: Neil Van – Juno Award nominated Toronto-based alt country six-piece The Strumbellas, who released their second album, We Still Move on Dance Floors, on October 22nd via Six Shooter Records, performed at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto last night with the Toronto-based Devin Cuddy Band, which features Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy’s son Devin, and who released … Continue reading
Photos by: Neil Van – Newly reunited Vancouver-based alt rock quintet Moist, who’s last album, Mercedes 5 and Dime, was released in June 1999 via EMI, and who’s lead singer David Usher has since enjoyed an acclaimed solo career, performed at Sound Academy in Toronto last night with budding Toronto-based indie rock quartet The Beaches, … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison (@AdamRHarrison) – Toronto’s Air Canada Centre glowed in pink last night as pop rocker Pink brought back her “Truth About Love” tour for the second of three concerts, scratch that, productions this year to the arena. Opening the evening were the charismatic, Swedish garage punk band, The Hives. A band deserving of … Continue reading
By: Krista Hessey – Devon Portielje couldn’t stop smiling. The crowd erupted in another tumultuous roar, as the three other members of Half Moon Run—Connor Molander, Dylan Phillips and newcomer Isaac Symonds—joined him on stage. On a crisp winter night in Toronto’s Cabbagetown, crowds trickled into The Phoenix Concert Theatre to catch a glimpse of a budding Canadian talent. Doe … Continue reading
Aesthetic Magazine | Album Reviews, Concert Photography, Interviews, Contests 