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By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – The only thing that is guaranteed about Drake’s approach to every OVO Fest is the objective to instill uncertainty in attendees, which is usually due to his reputation for bringing out big name peers and iconic musicians, but also attributed to Drake’s continuously growing catalogue that could impact the overall setlist. It was even clearer at this year’s event by … Continue reading
By: Gavin Clark – Andre 3000 and Big Boi, together known as the legendary hip-hop duo Outkast, boasted on their now 13-year-old hit song “Ms. Jackson” that they are “the coolest motherfunkers on the planet”. On July 3rd in front of 15,000+ people who attended day 1 of OVO fest they proved exactly why that statement is as true in 2014 as it was in 2000. October’s Very Own Festival, … Continue reading
By: Gavin Clark – Wiz Khalifa brought his third annual “Under the Influence of Music” tour back to Toronto’s Molson Canadian Amphitheatre on July 29. Some of hip-hop’s biggest names including Ty Dolla Sign, Iamsu!, DJ Drama, Rich Homie Quan, and Young Jeezy accompanied him. The best way to describe the show would be to compare it to the craziest house party of the summer. Security … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – Two things happened in the packed basement of the Drake Hotel that gave us a precise snapshot of where things are at for Cold Specks’ career. After a menacing rendition of “Hector”, she gave what felt like an impromptu, acapella version of the Backstreet Boys’ now 15 year-old “I Want it That … Continue reading
By: Maria Sokulsky-Dolnycky (@marisodo) – As Sunday evening’s grey storm clouds overtook the sky, concertgoers found themselves heading for The Garrison to catch Crocodiles, a San Diego-native lo-fi noise pop outfit which formed back in 2008. The evening began with Toronto’s own three-piece garage rock outfit Pow Wows, whose sound evokes images of whiskey, leather jackets, and … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison (@AdamRHarrison) – The shades were on, scarf wrapped, jacket unzipped and the megaphone was on for the hard rock veteran, Scott Weiland. Backed by his new band, The Wildabouts, Weiland brought his “Purple At The Core” Tour to Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall on July 19. Old-school rockers, Second Pass opened the evening. … Continue reading
By: Gavin Clark – Atlanta-based rapper Future invaded Toronto’s Sound Academy on July 11th with his “I’m Just Being Honest” tour in support of his sophomore album Honest. With a catalogue that consists of some of hip-hop’s biggest bangers and a reputation for high-energy performances, there was a strong expectation to be met. The opening act, Rico Love, played a soulfully smooth R&B set to … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – For the last 11 years, Beyoncé Knowles and Shawn Carter (Jay Z) have starred in an epic blockbuster about themselves. Their narrative has taken form on every channel, every form of media, and in every language. And while the supporting cast has changed with the times, the stars have stayed front and … Continue reading
By: Brandon Lorenzetti – Last Friday was the 4th of July, but it didn’t mean Canadians had to be left without a party. Enter The Hoxton’s “Sold Out Fridays” with RL Grime. If you’re unfamiliar, RL Grime is a House turned Trap producer/DJ. His openers HRMXY and Harrison Bennet plaid mainly trap sets. Harrison Bennet’s set … Continue reading
By: Gavin Clark – On Saturday, July 5th, Queens of the Stone Age and opener Brody Dalle took to the stage at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa and delivered 2 uniquely energetic performances for the packed house. Dalle’s raw punk attitude had fansheadbanging and moshing, while QOTSA achieved a fun, crisp performance that showcase Josh Homme’s veteran frontman stage persona. The former … Continue reading
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