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By: Rebecca M. Williams (@rebeccapeppers) – Philadelphia act Cayetana kicked off the evening with their all female, distorted surf rock. The trio started out stiff but quickly loosened up, as did the crowd – they blasted gritty but sweet melodies, with an ever-gracious presence that made the charming act a perfect opener. They started off with an emotional … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – At the second installment of Live at Massey Hall, a concert series celebrating Canadian talent from across the country, Quebec-based singer-songwriter Beatrice Martin enchanted the audience at the historic hall and performed old favourites and new additions to her catalogue under the artist name, Coeur de Pirate. Martin’s brand of melancholic but upbeat folk-pop … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – Imagine a dense forest at night, alone with thoughts of sadness in front of the roaring bonfire. Nobody’s coming, and there’s only sheer, unyielding solitude. This would be the ideal scenario for the words and melodies of Kurt Vile. Hundreds of fans crammed into Toronto’s sweltering, sold-out Phoenix Concert Theatre to watch … Continue reading
By: Shelby Monita (@shelbymonita) – This past weekend, Montreal gave some of it’s best clubs over to the almighty punk rock fest Pouzza for the fourth year running. Strong rain fall started the weekend on the wet side, but that didn’t kill the spirit of all the punks and punk-on-lookers who take it all in and moshed through the misery of soggy socks. … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – It is a real privilege to see UK-based Elbow live, not only because of the band’s veteran artistry in a live setting, but also because the performance is just so much fun. Last night’s sold-out affair at the Danforth Music Hall evoked smiles across the audience in response to lead singer Guy … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison (@AdamRHarrison) – It felt like a coming of age on Tuesday night at Massey Hall when Foster the People performed their distinct brand of indie-pop alternative music in Toronto. The sold-out crowd danced on their feet throughout the night, in awe of the Los Angeles-based trio and the amazing acoustics of the classic … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – The 14th annual Independent Music Awards (also known as The Indies) took place last night in Toronto at Kool Haus to celebrate some of the best and most promising Canadian talent. Performers at the SiriusXM sponsored event included Ponctuation, The Strumbellas, Born Ruffians, Mounties, Hollerado, The Hidden Cameras and Little Dragon, the last of whom exceeded expectations with a … 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
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – Canadian Music Week 2014 kicked off last night in Toronto at the Tattoo Parlor with a performance by M.I.A., whose nonstop dance party performance rewarded the 400 people who were lucky to snag an entry wristband into the intimate show. The 20-minute delay did not deter the high-energy of those in attendance, … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – The best shows are the ones where the artist and the audience engage with one another; the atmosphere instantly becomes more comfortable and fans experience the artist in a more personable manner. Such was the case last night for the fans of indie-pop singer Ingrid Michaelson during her Lights Out tour stop at the Danforth Music Hall. After opening her … Continue reading
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