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,…
44: Thoughts on Polaris
September 27, 2014
That time of year has come and gone again. The critically acclaimed and coveted Polaris Prize has crowned a fresh new winner in the likes of Tanya Tagaq. We at LiL conducted a prediction experiment…
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,…
Sonata Arctica
September 26, 2014
Andreas Babiolakis interviews Sonata Arctica in Toronto at The Mod Club.