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Photos: Jason Collett, Tanika Charles @ The Mod Club

Photos by: Justin Roth – Toronto-based indie rock singer-songwriter Jason Collett, who is best known as a member of acclaimed Toronto-based indie rock band Broken Social Scene, and who released his sixth full-length album, Song And Dance Man, on February 5th, 2016 via Arts & Crafts, which was produced by Bahamas’ Afie Jurvanen, and which followed up his 2012 album, … Continue reading

Run The Jewels release new virtual reality video for “Crown”

By: Staff – Hip-hop duo Run The Jewels have released a new virtual reality video for their song “Crown”, which is available via The New York Times’ NYT VR app (for both iOS and Android users). A track from Run The Jewels’ groundbreaking sophomore album Run the Jewels 2, the “Crown” video is viewable on smartphone or any type of VR headset. In the latter environment … Continue reading

Watch The Last Shadow Puppets’ new video for “Everything You’ve Come To Expect”

By: Staff – The Last Shadow Puppets have released a new Saam Farahmand-directed music video for “Everything You’ve Come To Expect”, the title track from their new album Everything You’ve Come To Expect out April 1st via Domino. Watch the video below.  The album finds Alex Turner and Miles Kane reunited with James Ford (production and drums) and Owen Pallett (string arrangements) and joined by Zachary Dawes (Mini Mansions) on … Continue reading

Photos: Silverstein, Being As An Ocean, Emarosa, Youth Decay, Rarity @ Imperial

Photos by: Timothy Nguyen – Burlington-based post-hardcore band Silverstein, who released their eighth album, I Am Alive In Everything I Touch, on May 15th, 2015 via Rise Records/New Damage Records, which features the single “A Midwestern State of Emergency”, performed at the Imperial in Vancouver last night with melodic hardcore band Being As An Ocean, who released their … Continue reading

Interview: Kieran Mercer on “Help Me Help You”, and touring with Walk Off The Earth, and Marianas Trench

By: Lucy Sky – V ancouver native Kieran Mercer kicks off his Canadian tour tonight (March 9), alongside Walk Off The Earth and 604 Records label-mate, Marianas Trench. Mercer released his debut EP, Help Me Help You, on February 26th via 604 Records, and touches on the troubles that come with love and heartache, showcasing his songwriting … Continue reading

Photos: Logic, Dizzy Wright @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Hip-hop artist Logic, who released his second album, The Incredible True Story, on November 13th, 2015 via Def Jam, which featured the singles “Young Jesus”, “Like Woah”, and “Fade Away”, and which follows up his 2014 debut album, Under Pressure, performed at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night with rapper Dizzy Wright, who … Continue reading

Photos: Daughter, Wilsen @ The Danforth Music Hall

Photos by: Alyssa Balistreri –  UK indie rock band Daughter, who released their second album, Not To Disappear, on January 15th, 2016 via 4AD, which featured the singles “Doing the Right Thing”, “Numbers”, and “How”, and which followed up their 2013 debut album, If You Leave, which featured the singles “Smother”, “Human”, and “Youth”, performed at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last … Continue reading

Photos: Avantasia @ O2 Forum Kentish Town

Photos by: Rossi Ivanova – Progressive metal band Avantasia, who released their seventh album, Ghostlights, on January 29th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast, which featured the single “Mystery of a Blood Red Rose”, performed at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, UK last night.  

NXNE 2016 to include new outdoor festival experience at the Port Lands

By: Staff – North By Northeast (NXNE), taking place June 15-19, 2016, is adding a major outdoor festival experience at the Port Lands, a new Interactive, Music and Gaming Conference at the Ted Rogers School of Management with location sponsor Ryerson University, and a new format for the NXNE Yonge-Dundas Square take-over to the 2016 Festival. … Continue reading

Neon Desert Music Festival announces 2016 lineup

By: Staff – The Neon Desert Music Festival has announced its 2016 lineup, which is slated to return to downtown El Paso, Texas on Memorial Day weekend, May 28 and 29. Taking place over 15 city blocks in the heart of downtown El Paso encompassing two city parks, Cleveland Square Park and San Jacinto Plaza, Neon … Continue reading