Lily Allen at Sound Academy
September 30, 2014
I remember the last time Lily Allen came to town. It was five years ago and a good friend and I spent an afternoon scouring Twitter and Toronto as part of Allen’s ongoing scavenger hunt…
Keith Urban at Tim Horton's Field
September 30, 2014
Even an unfinished stadium couldn’t stop 20,000 Keith Urban fans. If Hamilton had any doubt about their football team shelling out one Million dollars to bring Keith Urban to the Inaugural concert, he laid them…
Chromeo at Kool Haus
September 29, 2014
Photographs by Sean Chin. After the release of their first three albums Chromeo had quite a bit of momentum built up in Canada. They were headlining their own tours but still had a lot of…
Fucked Up, Vag Halen at The Horseshoe Tavern
September 28, 2014
Photographs by Maya Setton. It can be agreed a hardcore band with a name like Fucked Up would likely be relegated to playing smaller rooms, but the reality is this Toronto group’s recorded output has…
YACHT at The Hoxton
September 28, 2014
Photographs by Sarah Rix. Just to clarify, that was a cult meeting, right? The signs were all there: Opulent stage hangings, a dynamically charismatic central figure, the audio contract booming over the PA stating “If…
The Drums at Adelaide Hall
September 27, 2014
Photographs by Sarah Rix. Hot on the heels of Encyclopedia, released Tuesday, The Drums alongside fellow Brooklyn band Beverly filled Adelaide Hall Thursday night in support of their new album. The lo-fi pop act, Beverly,…
Bryan Ferry at Massey Hall
September 27, 2014
Photographs by Lee-Ann Richer. Every now and then it’s nice not to be the oldest person in the room, so last night I jumped at the chance to see Bryan Ferry at Massey Hall. Seriously,…
Black Lips, King Khan & BBQ Show, Pet Sun at Phoenix Concert Theatre
September 26, 2014
I may be more than a few years removed from my university days, but I’m not too old to remember that Thursdays were the most rockin’ nights of the entire week, something to look forward…
The Dandy Warhols at Lee’s Palace
September 26, 2014
The Dandy Warhols took the stage at Lee’s Palace last night, inviting fans (both die-hard and novice) to amass. Those who have an issue with claustrophobia probably wouldn’t have liked this gig. Body to body,…