February Music & Concerts Tip Sheet
February 2, 2017
Lyon @ Adelaide Hall February 2nd, 2017 $12.00 | 19+ Toronto singer Lyon has bubbled just outside of mainstream success for the past few years, but she appears to be going full on pop star…
Video Premiere: "High" by The Silence Factory
February 2, 2017
The Silence Factory’s new track ‘High’ was produced by Juno award winning and Grammy nominated producer Gavin Brown (3 Days Grace, Billy Talent) and is the second single from a new EP that will be released later this…
Song Premiere: "I'll Find A New Love Too" by The WizBangs
February 1, 2017
Here’s a track from a father/sons trio called The WizBangs. They’re based out of Pennsylvania, and they’re set to release their debut album. Their music is a mix of rock, rockabilly, jazz and indie singer-songwriter. …
Oscar Primer 2017: The Opera of Kubo and the Two Lobsters
January 31, 2017
As promised in my last Contra Zoom episode, every Tuesday there will be an Oscar Primer going over the chances of nominated films have of winning their respective categories. Best Picture nominated films will be…
Video Premiere: "Hot Tea" by Dalia Dargazli
January 31, 2017
“Hot Tea” by Dalia Dargazli weaves raw folk with dreamy synths for an intimate sound, driven by innovative acoustic playing style; its lyrics evoke the struggles of a relationship impeded by mental illness. The video, produced…
Passing Strange at The Opera House
January 30, 2017
Premiering back in 2006, the musical Passing Strange finally had it’s premiere in Toronto after countless remounts including a successful Broadway run that resulted in seven Tony nominations and one win and even a film…
Del Bel seems to never musically settle on each new instalment within their discography, making “III” no exception. Carrying their own torch of sinister vibes entrenched with the haunting vocal stylings of Lisa Conway, Del…
Song Premiere: "Friends" by Casey McQuillen
January 27, 2017
Casey McQuillen isn’t your typical pop singer/songwriter telling a sweet story about her love songs. Casey is a young woman with a message: you are not alone. She speaks about her experience with bullying. She…
35: The Arrival of Hacksaw Ridge
January 26, 2017
This is the first Oscar Primer podcast for Contra Zoom, continuing the series of Oscar Primer’s Dakota does every year, normally just as written articles. He is flying solo this episode as he talks about…