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By: Stephen McGill – For the 10th anniversary of Pedro The Lion’s classic album Control, former Pedro The Lion frontman David Bazan decided to reissue the band’s entire discography on vinyl, and tour to celebrate the occasion. The album, which serves as concept record about a businessman who is having an affair on his wife, … Continue reading
By: Stephen McGill – As a band, losing your lead singer is usually a death sentence, especially when that singer is the incredibly charismatic and terrifying Frank Carter. U.K. hardcore band Gallows faced this sentence with Carter’s departure, and the subsequent announcement of his replacement – former Alexisonfire guitarist Wade MacNeil – took many by … Continue reading
By: Stephen McGill – Aimee Mann is someone who has a lot of stories to tell, and the time between songs at her show at the Danforth Music Hall gave her the perfect opportunity to do so. The audience was regaled with stories about strange dinner meetings with writer Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing, The … Continue reading
Words by: Nadya Domingo | Photos by: Stephen McGill – Sweat glistened on Ninja’s tattooed chest, which puffs in and out from Die Antwoord’s (Afrikaans for “The Answer”) exhausting performance at Sound Academy in Toronto last night as part of the Sonar Festival. But he isn’t tired. He flashes a dark grimace to the audience, … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison – Christmas came early this year for Billy Talent fans, as they were treated to a free show at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern. While the somewhat secret show was announced only 24 hours in advance The Horseshoe Tavern was packed to capacity. The show, a preview to their upcoming tour in support of … Continue reading
Words by: Chiara DiAngelo | Photos by: Nim Mendoza – Arriving just after doors opened to the already sold out show, there was already a lengthy line that snaked down the street filled with fans both young and old, eager to secure a prime spot on the floor. Rural Alberta Advantage (RAA) opened the night, … Continue reading
Words by: Adam Harrison | Photos by: Curtis Sindrey Currently touring with yet another version of The Smashing Pumpkins, the band is touring in support of their latest album, Oceania. Billy Corgan and company made a stop at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre last night and packed a lengthy set list with them. Opening the evening … Continue reading
Words by: Chiara DiAngelo | Photos by: Adam Harrison – There may be banjo and harmonica in Toronto’s Elliott BROOD, but don’t go thinking they play light-hearted country-folk. The trio’s raucous foot-stomping almost-punk “death country” is trail-blazing and roof-raising. Their opening set spanned all of their releases, including their most recent, Days Into Years. Multi-instrumentalist … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison – Toronto’s own Dragonette just came to say “Hello” to all their hometown fans. Currently on tour for their latest album, Bodyparts, the local trio stopped by the Sound Academy last night as one of the last stops on the North American trek. Opening the evening was another Toronto band, Young Empires, … Continue reading
Words by: Curtis Sindrey | Photos by: Nim Mendoza – Sunday marked the only Canadian stop on Death Cab For Cutie (DCFC) frontman Ben Gibbard’s debut solo tour. Opening for him was formerly Toronto-based, now Moncton-based folk-pop singer-songwriter, Julie Doiron, who brought a strong collection of well-written tracks that provided an intimate portrait into a … Continue reading
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