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Concert Review + Photos: Cage the Elephant, The Pack A.D. @ Sound Academy

By: Adam Harrison (@AdamRHarrison) –   Pure Energy. That’s the best way to describe the alternative-surfer-punk-blues-indie-garage-rock band, Cage the Elephant. Last night the crowd at Sound Academy in Toronto experienced that energy as the Bowling Green, Kentucky four-piece stopped by as part of their Melophobia Tour in partnership with The Edge 102.1’s Jingle Bell concert series. Opening the evening were … Continue reading

Concert Review: Audio Blood Carves a Niche, Marks 5 Years in Toronto’s Indie Scene

By: Patrick Topping (@ptopp_ing) – Last night, the Toronto-based marketing and promotions boutique Audio Blood Media hosted their fifth anniversary party at Sneaky Dee’s. The Audio Blood team celebrated another growth-spurt year and welcomed indie music industry friends and guests, beaming about their newly established Toronto office, chirping anticipation for the Balconies’s new LP and the upcoming Canadian Music … Continue reading

Concert Review + Photos: The Kills, U.S. Girls @ The Danforth Music Hall

By: Shelby Monita (@shelbymonita) – On Wednesday night, The Kills destroyed the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, while giving all aspiring rock stars a whole new level of awesome to try to achieve. Toronto based U.S. Girls began the evening. Vocalist, Meghan Remy’s high-pitched voice and distortion made the lyrics almost impossible to understand. Though the band … Continue reading

Concert Review + Photos: The Cult @ The Danforth Music Hall

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

Concert Review + Photos: Pink, The Hives @ Air Canada Centre

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

Concert Review + Photos: Half Moon Run, Thus:Owls @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre

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

Concert Review + Photos: Wu-Tang Clan, Peter Jackson @ Kool Haus

By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – It’s typical of most fans to dream of their ideal concert for any of their favourite artists, a dream that is usually focused on what songs they would perform. There is always that hope that maybe, just maybe, you will get to hear that perfect song that will be a memory to last … Continue reading

Concert Review: Paramore, Lights, Hellogoodbye @ Air Canada Centre

By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – Pop-rock royalty Paramore brought their glitzy “Self-Titled Tour” last night to Toronto, performing a set packed with both new songs from their latest album, Paramore, and plenty of their old hits for around an hour and a half at the Air Canada Centre. It was a show that had something to please everyone in … Continue reading

Concert Review: Temples, Invasions, The Auras @ The Horseshoe Tavern

By: Patrick Topping (@ptopp_ing) – These are the shows upon which the Horseshoe Tavern has built its legendary status: breaking bands on the precipice of success, performing tight and powerful performances to a captivated audience. The UK-based neo-psychedelic band Temples vigorously delivered a memorable show of such caliber last night. Temples’ colourful and kaleidoscopic material drew strokes … Continue reading

Concert Review: Mazzy Star @ The Danforth Music Hall

By: Shelby Monita (@shelbymonita) – On Saturday night, ‘90s alt rock loving patrons of Toronto made their way to the Danforth Music Hall for an early Mazzy Star show. As the lights went down, candles lit a purple stage and a projection of a crescent moon rising, which turned full then set, which was looped in the … Continue reading