By: Calum Slingerland – Last year, the world saw Björk release her critically acclaimed Biophilia, an extremely experimental and unique record that was released alongside a bevy of extra content. Interactive apps were created to enhance the listening experience and the album’s concept. The delivery of extra goodies doesn’t stop there, as a collection of Biophilia … Continue reading
By: Stephen McGill – Brian Fallon, of Bruce Springsteen approved New Jersey outfit The Gaslight Anthem, came down to the Edge 102.1 Studio at Sugar Beach on Sunday afternoon for a brief acoustic performance ahead of his band’s sold out show at The Sound Academy that evening. Despite the cold weather a small group of … Continue reading
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By: Stephen McGill – It’s a testament to their popularity that despite having played The Opera House a mere five months ago, that The Gaslight Anthem could come back and sell out the much larger Sound Academy last night. They were touring show in support of their new album Handwritten, out this past July and with … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison – Female indie rock prowless ruled at the Air Canada Centre last night when Toronto got a double dose of female-led indie rock bands Metric and Stars, who proved they were both fit for arena rock. Stars opened the evening when co-lead singers Amy Millan and Torquil Campbell stormed into The North’s opening … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison – Every thrift shop in Toronto was busy this week and the fur coats were out Friday night at the Sound Academy as recent iTunes wonder Macklemore & Ryan Lewis stopped by to share the love from their first official album together, The Heist. Two months ago no one had heard of … Continue reading
Words by: Chiara DiAngelo | Photos by: Curtis Sindrey – How do you get Toronto pumped up for a weekend of celebrating the 100th Grey Cup, while at the same time bring together football fans from across the country? With music of course, and a lineup featuring three diverse Canadian rock and roll heavyweights including … Continue reading
By: Selina Perrone – The catchy electronic sound of Brad Sucks’ third album Guess Who’s a Mess will leave you wanting to hear more. Brad Turcotte, the one-man band behind Brad Sucks, has been writing the album since 2008 and for all that time he has perfected his unique blend of pop, electronic, and ’90s … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison – Metric, who is rounding out their world tour in Canada, made a stop at MuchMusic in Toronto on Tuesday night for a special LIVE AT MUCH W/ METRIC broadcast before they receive some “stadium love” this weekend at the Air Canada Centre with openers Stars, appropriately ending their tour in their … Continue reading
By: Stephen McGill – “Hi my name is Jason Reece and I hope we don’t fuck this up,” were the first words singer, guitarist and drummer Jason Reece of …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead (referred to from here on as Trail Of Dead for brevity’s sake), said to the crowd … Continue reading