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Wintersleep and Elliott Brood Resuscitate The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto

Juno-Award-Winners Wintersleep re-energized The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto with a mesermizing performance, along with an equally riveting performance from Canadian folk-rock darlings Elliott BROOD. Full story Chiara DiAngelo & Adam Harrison | October 22, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Dragonette Ignites a Dance Party at Sound Academy in Toronto

Toronto-based dance trio Dragonette grooved their way into Toronto in support of their new album Bodyparts and it was equal part dance party and rock show. Full story Adam Harrison | October 19, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Death Cab For Cutie’s Ben Gibbard Breaks From His Former Life at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto

With support from acclaimed singer-songwriter Julie Doiron, Ben Gibbard stepped from behind the familiar comfort of Death Cab For Cutie into new territory in the form of a solo career. Full story Curtis Sindrey & Nim Mendoza | October 15, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Regina Spektor Shines Through Her Piano-Pop Veneer at Sony Centre in Toronto

With an eclectic mix of genres explored throughout her set, piano-pop songstress Regina Spektor gracefully shone through her usual style at Sony Centre in Toronto. Full story Curtis Sindrey | October 12, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Toronto’s Indie Music Community Comes Out In Support Of Its Own at the Indie Music Awards

Toronto indie musicians of all genres including Haley Roscoe, River Junction Band, The Jessica Stuart Few and Sumo Cyco were among the many that came out in support of Toronto’s budding independent music industry. Full story Nadya Domingo & Nim Mendoza | October 9, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Jens Lekman Takes Montreal Around The World at Le National

Supported by fellow Swede Taken By Trees, Jens Lekman dazzled Le National in Montreal with songs filled with intricate storytelling to promote his new album I Know What Love Isn’t. Full story Matthew Brooks | October 7, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Jack White at Sony Centre in Toronto (10/3–10/4)

Jack White’s long-awaited return to Toronto proved legendary has he brought his circus-like performance to Toronto’s Sony Centre. Full story Gilles LeBlanc | October 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

No Need For a First Aid Kit After Rocking The Folk Out at Danforth Music Hall

Swedish folk duo and sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg performed in Toronto with support from folk singer Dylan Leblanc and it was captivating as a folk concert is a bustling metropolis can ever be. Full story Nadya Domingo & Nim Mendoza | September 27, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Hard Rock Has a Heartbeat at Steam Whistle Unsigned #23

Canadian indie bands Young Mother, Odonis Odonis and Indian Handcrafts performed at Steam Whistle Brewery as part of their Unsigned musical series, and they proved that rock is alive and well in the big smoke. Full story Chris D’Alessandro | September 24, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________________

Canadian Pop-Punkers Gob Return to Toronto to Celebrate Sneaky Dee’s 25th Anniversary

Canadian pop-punk veterans Gob, along with local punk band Bathurst and punk heavyweights Silverstein, performed at the first of a series of shows to celebrate Sneaky Dee’s 25th anniversary. Full story Curtis Sindrey and Lisa Gillan | September 14, 2012

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