By: Bryen Dunn (@Bryen_Dunn) – The Festival Music House brought in five Canadian acts last night to perform at this annual invite-only event series that showcases musical talent for producers, directors, writers, actors and other film industry types who are in town for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The underlying goal of this event is to feature … Continue reading
By: Scott Penner (@ScottPenner) – Day four saw Ottawa Bluesfest soldiering on with several energetic and interactive shows despite constant down pouring of rain that fell throughout most of the day. Dismal crowd size down at the usually-popular River Stage now appears to be a trend at this year’s fest as Diamond Rings drew a small crowd that got even smaller … Continue reading
By: Nim Mendoza – Touring in support of his new album Free Dimensional, Toronto’s own Diamond Rings performed at MOD Club last night to a sold-out crowd.
By: Curtis Sindrey – Role models are in less supply than they used to be. The people who were often looked up to found a way to allow that admiration to evaporate into thin air. Toronto-based Diamond Rings (aka John O’Regan) has enveloped a cult following due to his straightforward demeanor and his desire to … Continue reading
By: Eric Freedlander – Diamond Rings is the brainchild of Toronto indie guitarist Johnny O. His new album Free Dimensional, was supposed to be released on October 22, but a leak from the label led to early reviews. Whether you began listening to Diamond Rings in 2009 when he first began experimenting with his synth-based … Continue reading