By: Chiara DiAngelo (@chiarabella) – Running an hour behind schedule, when Josh Tillman, aka Father John Misty, took the stage – finally – he thanked everyone for their patience. Explaining that the band had left Lollapalooza in Chicago later than expected, most of the audience had likely arrived to the venue before them. Dressed in … Continue reading
By: Chiara DiAngelo (@chiarabella) – Celebrating twenty years as a band, the lads of Arizona pop-punk quartet Jimmy Eat World are getting on in years now, but right from the get-go, it was obvious that they’ve still got it. Light nostalgia, the band’s set focused on their multiple albums released throughout the mid- to late-2000’s (i.e. post-Bleed American). Still … Continue reading
By: Laura Molinaro – On July 31st, Canada’s longest running festival, Edgefest returned to Downsview Park. As opposed to the more eclectic years of the past, 2013 saw a mainly folk-driven collection of artists; capped off by headliners The Lumineers. For nearly three decades, Edgefest has been a platform for rising Canadian talent. This year’s line-up showcased just that, with Toronto-based bands Monster … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison (@AdamRHarrison) – Toronto got “Radioactive” Monday night as Las Vegas-based indie rockers Imagine Dragons lit up Echo Beach. The band has come a long way in just a year and one album, now playing to a sold out crowd of 6,500 passionate and youthful fans. The screams echoed across the beach all … Continue reading
By: Saska Kalra (@sashakalra) – Toronto-based synth-pop artist Lyon debuted her new EP, Indian Summer (out August 20th via Black Box), at an exclusive listening party at 99 Sudbury in Toronto last night. The versatile space at 99 Sudbury Street played host to a night that felt like a coming out party for an emerging artist. … Continue reading
By: Duncan Boyd – “Hey do you want to see a band? No I hate bands, they’re always packed with men spooning their girlfriends, clutching their hands as if they’d let go, their feet with lift from the air and ascend.” This is a quote from “I Know What Love Isn’t” by Swedish singer-songwriter Jens … Continue reading
By: Lauren Garbutt (@LaurenGarbutt1) – If you are going to go see a Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def) show on his current tour, don’t be surprised to find out that it probably won’t be anything you were expecting. Hosted by Toronto hip hop vet, Mindbender, a good-sized crowd occupied the Phoenix Concert Theatre on Thursday night. Unfortunately, this excitement was … Continue reading
By: Duncan Boyd – As Toronto continues to experience a record heat wave, can you possibly think of a better way to cool off than by attending a punk show amongst a crowd of sweaty and deliriously sunbaked Torontonians at the Horseshoe Tavern? Well If you agree you certainly aren’t alone as the venue filled … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Iconic grunge survivors Pearl Jam provided a breathtaking performance at their sold-out show at Budweiser Gardens in London, ON last night. Despite starting 30 minutes late, the Seattle rockers performed a marathon 30-song set to 9,700 fans that included the already-anthemic new single “Mind Your Manners”, from their forthcoming album, Lightning Bolt, out … Continue reading
By: Scott Penner (@ScottPenner) – EDM supergroup Dogblood, who consists of Skrillex and German producer Boys Noize, closed off the 20th anniversary of Ottawa Bluesfest. Last night’s performance was Skrillex’s third Bluesfest performance in as many years, and his second time on the main stage to close the festival. Most Bluesfest attendees remember a very bright and loud show from Skrillex last year, where … Continue reading