By: Alyssa Bardol – It’s hard to believe after listening to Fifth Harmony’s third, self-titled studio album that this is the same internationally renowned girl group that skyrocketed to platinum success only two years ago with the Teen Choice Awards’ 2015 Song Of The Summer “Worth It.” After founding-member Camila Cabello split from … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Fresh on the heels of their harmony-rich roots-rock self-titled EP, Johnson Crook is back with the release of their debut full-length record, aptly titled, The Album. Released on August 4th via Coalition Music, the album encapsulates a whirlwind initial two years of live gigs and recording sessions that began almost immediately after the … Continue reading
Photos by: Sabrina Ramdoyal – UK folk-punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner, who released his sixth album, Positive Songs for Negative People, on August 7th, 2015 via Xtra Mile, which featured the singles “The Next Storm”, and “Josephine”, performed at O2 Ritz Manchester in Manchester, UK last night (Aug. 24th).
Photos by: Sarah McNeil – Country music singer-songwriter Dean Brody, who released his sixth album, Beautiful Freakshow, on October 21st, 2016 via Open Road, which featured the singles “Bush Party”, “Time”, “Beautiful Freakshow”, and “Soggy Bottom Summer”, performed at Budweiser Stage in Toronto last night (Aug. 24th) with Juno Award-nominated St. Catherines-based country artist Tim Hicks, who released his third album, Shake These Walls, on … Continue reading
Photos by: Anton Mak – R&B singer-songwriter SZA, who released her debut album, Ctrl, on June 9th, 2017 via Top Dawg/RCA, which featured the singles “Drew Barrymore”, and “Love Galore”, and featured guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, James Fauntleroy, and Isaiah Rashad, performed at Rebel in Toronto last night with hip-hop artist Smino, who released his debut album, Blkswn, on … Continue reading
By: Staff – Beck today announced that his 13th album, Colors, will be released on October 13th via Capitol. Possibly the most aptly titled work in Beck’s storied discography, Colors unfolds in an intoxicating rainbow of auditory tricks and treats, making it a shoo-in for the summeriest smash of the fall season. The newest advance taste of the album … Continue reading
By: Staff – Grammy Award winning, acclaimed singer-songwriter and Smashing Pumpkins frontman, Billy Corgan will release his second solo album, Ogilala, on October 13th via BMG. The album, produced by Rick Rubin and recorded at Shangri La studios in Malibu, presents Corgan’s distinctive vocals and melodies across a sparse, but rich palette of acoustic guitar, piano, … Continue reading
Photos by: Stephan Ordonez – Hip-hop artist Playboi Carti, who released his self-titled debut mixtape on April 14th, 2017 via Interscope, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (Aug. 22nd).
Photos by: Justin Roth – Camp Wavelength took place from August 18-20 at various venues around Toronto, and featured performances by Deerhoof, Rich Aucoin, Dilly Dally, DATU, DJ Shub, Duchess Says, Jessy Lanza, and more!
Photos by: Curtis Sindrey – The second and final day of the inaugural Big Festival Canada took place at Burl’s Creek in Oro-Medonte, Ontario on August 20th, and featured performances by Grammy-winning alt-rock band Weezer, who released their tenth album, The White Album, on April 1st, 2016 via Atlantic, Los Angeles-based alt-rock band OK Go, who released their fourth … Continue reading