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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
By: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) – 2,500 Weezer fans braved the cold yesterday afternoon at Powerade Centre in Brampton to catch the LA-based pop-rockers in person, who were in town to celebrate the opening of a new Microsoft store at Square One in Mississauga. Lacking an opener, the 5,000 capacity arena erupted with “My Name Is Jonas”, from … Continue reading
By: Tania Peralta (@hearitfromtania) – Everyone must have still been at home watching the Super Bowl because nearly an hour after the line started moving at The Danforth Music Hall, the venue was still less than half empty. With unpredictable outcomes of the game and Pusha T being a football man, many fans turned to Twitter and … Continue reading
By: Krista Hessey – Shad made it clear in Toronto last night that he still has a lot to say. After a three-year hiatus since his last album, TSOL, which earned him a Juno for Best Rap Recording of the Year, the London, ON native proved what time, reflection, and a serious boost of confidence can do for … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) – Ruston, Louisiana/Athens, Georgia-based lo-fi psychedelic folk quartet Neutral Milk Hotel, who have gained a massive cult following since the 1998 release of their acclaimed album In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, performed to a sold-out crowd for the first of two shows at Kool Haus in Toronto last night. Openers Elf Power, … Continue reading
By: Lauren Garbutt – It was a cold and blustery night in downtown Buffalo, when indie-rapper B. Dolan of Strange Famous Records hit the stage at Duke’s Bohemian Grove Bar (affectionately referred to as DBGB’s) on Saturday night. The venue was cozy, dark, small and intimate, and despite the cold, a sizeable crowd showed up … Continue reading
By: Sasha Kalra (@sashakalra) – It was a cold Friday night in Toronto and three party starters from the old school obliged a massive crowd at The Hoxton the only way they knew how. Skream’s influence on dubstep is paramount and it’s said that the Croydon, UK-based musician was at the forefront of its rise … Continue reading
By: Luke Ottenhof – The oft-seen, but scarce overused, dream double-bill of Hollerado and Newmarket indie-champs Tokyo Police Club stopped at Algonquin College in Ottawa last night for a comprehensive lesson in indie charm and fun. It’s no stretch to say Canadian indie-rock school was in session at the Algonquin Commons Theatre, and Holleradodrummer Jake Boyd was head of the … Continue reading
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