By: Curtis Sindrey – Toronto has become an essential hub for creativity, and has served as a launching pad for dozens of international superstars like Drake, The Weeknd, Broken Social Scene, Metric, and Pup. Now you have the opportunity to check out some of Hogtown’s most iconic musical assets with the ongoing “Music From People City” exhibition, which … Continue reading
Photos by: Joanna Glezakos – Oakland, California-based punk rock band SWMRS, who released their third album, Drive North, on February 16th, 2016 via Uncool/Burger, performed at the Opera House in Toronto last night (Dec. 2nd) with Los Angeles-based ska-punk band The Interrupters, who released their sophomore album, Say It Out Loud, on June 24th, 2016 via Hellcat Records, and indie garage … Continue reading
Photos by: Morgan Hotston – UK indie rock singer-songwriter Jake Bugg, who released his fourth album, Hearts That Strain, on September 1st, 2017 via Virgin EMI Records, which was co-produced by Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach, and which featured the single “How Soon the Dawn”, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (Dec. 2nd) with Guelph, … Continue reading
Photos by: Morgan Hotston – Soul Rock singer-songwriter Cold Specks, who released her newest album, Fool’s Paradise, on September 22nd, 2017 via Arts & Crafts, which featured the singles “Fool’s Paradise”, and “Wild Card”, which were produced and mixed by long-time collaborator Jim Anderson at Easy Life Studio in Toronto, with Tim Kingsbury of Arcade Fire performing bass, performed at the Mod … Continue reading
Photos by: Joanna Glezakos – Post-hardcore band Thrice, who released their ninth album, To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere, on May 27th, 2016 via Vagrant, which serves as their first album since their four-year hiatus, and their first album of original material since 2011’s Major/Minor, performed at Rebel in Toronto last night (Nov. 29th) with Philadelphia-based alt rock band Circa … Continue reading
Photos by: Brendan Albert – Acclaimed Canadian hard rock band The Tea Party, who released their newest album, The Ocean at the End, on September 8th, 2014 via Anthem Entertainment, performed at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto last night (Nov. 29th).
Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Finnish death metal quintet Children of Bodom, who released their ninth album, I Worship Chaos, on October 2nd, 2015 via Nuclear Blast, which followed up their 2013 album, Halo of Blood, and which serves as their first album since 2003’s Hate Crew Deathroll not to feature guitarist Roope Latvala, performed at the … Continue reading
Photos by: Harrison Haines – Hip-Hop artist A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, who released his debut album, The Bigger Artist, on September 29th, 2017 via Atlantic, performed at Rebel in Toronto last night (Nov. 28th).
Photos by: Justin Roth – Toronto-based folk singer-songwriter The Weather Station, who released her newest album, The Weather Station, on October 6th, 2017, performed at the Great Hall in Toronto on November 24th.
Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Toronto-based blues rock-reggae band Big Sugar, who released their newest album, Calling All The Youth, on August 28th, 2015 via Bread and Butter Productions, which followed up their 2014 album, Yardstyle, which featured acoustic versions of their catalogue of hit songs, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night … Continue reading