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By: Curtis Sindrey – Pop-punk kings Blink-182 returned to the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto last night on the heels of their new studio album, California, their first LP without founding member Tom Delonge. If you were expecting juvenile back-and-forth banter between vocalist/bassist Mark Hoppus and new member, vocalist/guitarist Matt Skiba, similar to the trio’s 2000 live album, … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison (@AdamRHarrison) – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds landed at Toronto’s Echo Beach on July 10th in support of their second album, Chasing Yesterday. It seems as though the band have been chasing yesterday for well over a year now, with this being their second visit to Toronto since their two dates at the Sony … Continue reading
By: Alyssa Balistreri, & Shahnoor Ijaz – Firefly was a whirlwind of shattered expectations. After attending several Canadian music festivals, this one completely changed the way I view them. The lineup was incredible. Artists like Death Cab for Cutie, Ludacris, and Blink 182 brought back memories and nostalgia, having the crowd sing their throwbacks at the top of … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – If you had to describe Lucinda Williams’ sound or songwriting style, the term “road worn” comes to mind. But judging from night one of her two-night stint at the Opera House last night, her voice and passion for her craft are anything but. At 63-years-old, Williams is essentially peerless. Her music is … Continue reading
By: Lucy Sky – Madchild’s show at Babylon nightclub in downtown Ottawa on January 21st was a night filled with dirty beats, and the grimiest of rhymes. From start to finish, this wasn’t something any hip-hop fan in the area would want to miss. People came from as far as Peterborough to see the show, and … Continue reading
By: Elaisha Green (@elaishajade) – The Tenors showed off their vocal prowess, and their fourth album, Under One Sky, during their return to Toronto’s Air Canada Centre last night. The night was full of dedications. From songs to their mothers (Joe Cocker’s “You are So Beautiful”), fathers (“My Father’s Son”), wives and kids…all the way down to … Continue reading
By: Azucena Rasilla – There are iconic stars in the world of music, and one of those stars is without a doubt, Madonna, the undisputed queen of pop. Madonna is currently promoting her thirteenth album Rebel Heart (out March 6th via Interscope), and she brought her majestic production to the SAP Center in San Jose, California on … Continue reading
By: Ronnie Livias | Photos by: Krystyn Bristol, & Jeff Kravitz – The renowned Las Vegas-based Life Is Beautiful Festival kicked off their third annual music and arts festivities on Sept. 25th with a wonderland of bright lights, amazing food, tasty beverages and some of the best artists on the charts. With a three-day lineup including over 80 … Continue reading
By: Ronnie Livias | Photos by: Krystyn Bristol, C Flanigan, & Christopher Victorio – The name Kaaboo bears a good vibration, as did experiencing the first steps onto the grounds of the first ever Kaaboo Festival in Del Mar, CA. With powerhouse names like Snoop Dogg, Foster The People, Sheryl Crow and No Doubt, Kaaboo was surely set to have a euphoric first day of operation. In addition … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – This year’s Polaris Prize winner, the iconic Buffy Sainte-Marie, was as gracious a winner as she was a passionate performer. She gave a soaring performance and reminded Canada how lucky we are to have artists like her. As presenter Owen Pallett put it, “her music is angry and its love is fierce. It’s the … Continue reading
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