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Soundgarden Provides Fiercely Intimate Performance In Toronto

Grunge legends Soundgarden flexed their musical muscles as they played an eclectic mix of old and new tracks from King Animal. Full story Adam Harrison | November 17, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Steam Whistle Unsigned #24: Synths, Guitars, Laptops And Beer

Between video shows, genre mash-ups and a one-man electronic-show, this was arguable the most exciting Unsigned show to date. Full story Chris D’Alessandro | November 17, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

David Bazan Gives Inspired Rendition of Classic Pedro The Lion Album “Control” In Toronto

Former Pedro The Lion frontman David Bazan performed the entirely of his former band’s most beloved album Control along with a few of his solo hits in Toronto. Full story Stephen McGill | November 12, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Fucked Up Annihilate The Great Hall In Toronto During “Long Winter” Series Launch

With help from friends like DIANA, Cell Memory and Castle If, and Unfinished Business, Toronto-based Fucked Up launched the first of four concerts in their “Long Winter” concert series. Full story Nim Mendoza | November 10, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Wade MacNeil Destroys Any Doubts As Gallows’ New Singer During Homecoming Show In Toronto

UK punk rockers Gallows stormed through Toronto and lead singer Wade MacNeil shattered any doubts about his place in the band. Full story Stephen McGill | November 9, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Aimee Mann Provides The Perfect Distraction From U.S. Election Night In Toronto

Aimee Mann plunged into a set dripping with classics and tracks from her new album Charmer on the eve of the U.S. Presidential Election. Full story Stephen McGill | November 7, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

South Africa’s Die Antwoord Re-Energizes Hip-Hop At Sound Academy In Toronto

Controversal South African group Die Antwoord stormed through Toronto with their energetic and unique blend of rap and rave and ultimately taught the frenzied crowd that friendship can conquer all. Full story Nadya Domingo & Stephen McGill | November 2, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Billy Talent Brought Anything But Dead Silence To Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern

Canadian rockers Billy Talent rewarded their legion of fans by playing a free show to promote their new album Dead Silence. Full story Adam Harrison | October 31, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Juno Award Winner Dan Mangan Enchants The Danforth Music Hall In Toronto

With support from Canadian indie darlings Rural Alberta Advantage, Dan Mangan provided an indescribable magic as he brought the audience to their collective knees in Toronto. Full story Chiara DiAngelo & Nim Mendoza  | October 26, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

The Smashing Pumpkins’ Expansive Set Kept Afloat By New Material in Toronto

Billy Corgan’s ever-changing line-up of The Smashing Pumpkins stormed through Toronto’s Air Canada Centre to perform their new album Oceania in its entirety, along with some grungy gems, which left some fans asking “Why?” Full story Adam Harrison & Curtis Sindrey | October 26, 2012

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