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By: Shelby Monita (@shelbymonita) – On March 21st, recently resurrected ‘70s Detroit punk band, Death, conquered the Phoenix Concert Theatre for their first ever Toronto show. Though the doors opened at 8:00pm, the opening act, Toronto’s ARSON, didn’t take to the stage until 11:00pm. After powering through the first half of their 30-minute set, lead singer, Rude … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – “I saw Niagara Falls”, Lorde commented at one point during her sold-out show at the Sound Academy in Toronto last night. It seemed like such a mundane activity for an artist who has become one of the biggest names in pop, selling over a million records worldwide, received critical and commercial acceptance, been seen … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison (@AdamRHarrison) – Young was the crowd and giant was the sound at Kool Haus on Friday night when Californian indie rockers, Young the Giant, brought their sophomore album, Mind Over Matter, to Toronto. They opened their 90-minute set with the same three songs that mimic the start of the new album, including their latest single “It’s About Time”, … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – There is no better way to let loose on a Friday night than by kicking back, listening to some good tunes, and getting a dance move or two in, even if it means having to withstand chilly winds, long lines, and a congested coat check crowd in order to do so. Those who … Continue reading
By: Tom Beedham (@Tom_Beedham) – The fourth and final night of Wavelength 14 took place at The Garrison in Toronto and featured Halifax-based indie-rock duo Cousins, who will release their new album, The Halls Of Wickwire, on May 13th via Hand Drawn Dracula (CAN) and BaDaBing (USA), Toronto-based math-punk power-quartet Greys, Edmonton-based rock’n’roll marching dance band The Wet Secrets, … Continue reading
By: Tom Beedham (@Tom_Beedham) – The third night of Wavelength 14 took place at the Polish Combatants Hall in Toronto on Saturday night and featured 2x Polaris Prize short-lister, mesmerizing bass saxophone colossus, and touring member of Arcade Fire and Bon Iver, Colin Stetson, who released his fourth album, New History Warfare Vol. 3: To See More … Continue reading
By: Bryen Dunn – If you haven’t yet seen The Hidden Cameras live, you are missing out on one of Toronto’s unique musical collectives, who performed at Lee’s Palace in Toronto on Saturday night in support of their latest album, Age. Toronto-based quintet Tasseomancy opened the show. Led by twin sisters Sari and Romy Lightman, their sounds have eastern … Continue reading
By: Tom Beedham (@Tom_Beedham) – The second night of Wavelength 14 took over Adelaide Hall in Toronto on Valentine’s Day and featured Toronto-based romantic ‘80s-inspired new wave electro soul band DIANA, who released their debut album, Perpetual Surrender, on August 20th, 2013 via Jagjaguwar/Paper Bag Records, Toronto-based electro-shoegaze punk trio Odonis Odonis, who are expected to … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) – Acclaimed Canadian rockers Sam Roberts Band celebrated the release of their sixth album, Lo-Fantasy, (out February 11th via Universal Music Canada/Paper Bag Records), with an intimate show at Adelaide Hall in Toronto last night. They began their 15-song set with the instantly infectious dance track “Shapeshifter”, a cut from Lo-Fantasy. This track was a breath … Continue reading
By: Tom Beedham (@Tom_Beedham) – The first night of Wavelength 14 took place at The Silver Dollar in Toronto last night and featured Hooded Fang side project Phèdre, who released their second album, Golden Age, on October 1st, 2013 via Daps Records, electronic experimental band Zoo Owl, who released their debut single, “Twin Mirror”, on November 22nd, … Continue reading
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