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By: Colin Rabyniuk – A Flaming Lips performance is a near-transcendent experience. Between the endless good vibes and kaleidoscope light show, the audience couldn’t help but leave in a better state than when they arrived. Last night at Dundas Square was no exception. The band started with a barrage of rocketing confetti and enormous balloons … Continue reading
By: Chris D’Alessandro – Synthetics refer to something made by a chemical or artificial process. One can only surmise that ‘Synthetica’ refers to a land of pure chemical-induced bliss. Certainly you’ll feel that the title of Metric’s latest album is appropriate, as you fire up ‘Synthetica’, you’re promptly dropped into a world of ecstasy for … Continue reading
By: Michelle Whittemore – Sean Rowe’s debut album is appropriately titled ‘Magic’. His strong yet soothing baritone voice accompanies melodies more on the delicate side. The contrast is, for lack of a better word, magical. The album totals five tracks, which seem, initially, mismatched. Songs straddle lines of different style-lines, from jazz to blues, and … Continue reading
By: Kayla-Jane Barrie – It’s been 20 years since Millencolin released their first demo tape Goofy. These days when they’re not touring the world, Millencolin is creating classic punk songs for a new generation and are living reminder that punk isn’t dead; it’s just hibernating. On June 1, Millencolin released The Melancholy Connection. Not only … Continue reading
By Curtis Sindrey – Imagine walking up a countryside trail. The rain has stopped, but it’s still foggy out and your visibility is limited. That’s the atmosphere that Family Band’s new track “Moonbeams” gives. With an eerie drum pattern and a smooth guitar shimmering throughout the song, and an almost-whispering vocal by visual-artist-turned-singer Kim Krans, the … Continue reading
By: Emma F. Jorgensen – Skip the Foreplay’s newest album, NightLife (Epitaph Records) is a basic album filled with “fuck shit up”, “party with this alcohol” and “life is just a big adventure” songs. The intro track, ST4P, showcases the band’s sound and is a prime way to find out that this is really all the kind … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Every year North By Northeast brings the best of music, film and conferences to Downtown Toronto. They are also known for their legendary parties. Here are a few which are expected to be just that, legendary:
Listen to the mix Here Summer Fling DJ, a new Toronto-based DJ duo released an exclusive mix of songs that reignite memories of summers past, and fresh enthusiasm for summers to come. The group made their debut on May 29 at Harry Rosen’s Underground Lounge. As both were DJing separately at various spots around the city (she, being … Continue reading
By: Laura Stanley – With a rather bleak band name like The Black Fever, I was expecting to hear music that had a far rougher tone than it actually does. Revisionist, the latest album from this Toronto trio, is a solid collection of indie rock tracks – nothing flashy but still easy to find reasons why … Continue reading
By: Emma F. Jorgensen - The Best Friends with Wolves Club’s album, Cha cha cha, can easily be summed up as “something funky to jam to while washin’ the dishes.” Positive notes of this exclusive four-track, free downloadable album is that it uniquely combines characteristics seen in music performed by MGMT and show tunes from … Continue reading
