For the first time in recent memory, Chicago’s Riot Fest opened on a sunny day. Not huge mud puddles to walk through, no dark and cloudy skies waiting to dump on thousands of punks. While…
The Lazy's with The Motorleague at The Rivoli
September 19, 2016
It was a hot, sweaty, loud but epic night at the Rivoli in Toronto. Who knew walls could sweat? If you missed The Motorleague and The Lazy’s performances I highly suggest you keep a watch…
Annihilator at The Opera House
September 18, 2016
Ottawa based thrash metal band Annihilator performed recently in Toronto at the The Opera House. Their last performance in Hog Town dated back 23 years prior. Excited metal fans new and old filled the old…
Festival Music House 2016
September 17, 2016
Photographs by Neil Van. I arrive at the Velvet Underground at 8, the set ‘doors open’ time for Festival Music House, an annual TIFF-adjacent invite-only concert series celebrating its 7th year of showing off Canadian…
The Used: In love and in Death at the Danforth Music Hall
September 17, 2016
Photographs by Katrina Wong Shue. With the first night coming to a close, I felt nothing but excitement in anticipation of a second evening with one of my favourite bands of all time playing one of…
Billy Talent with Badflower at Rapids Theatre
September 12, 2016
I can’t even begin to explain to you how much stamina the band Billy Talent has. You will completely understand where I am coming from of you have ever witnessed any of their shows. Even…
RJD2 with DJ Jeff Button at The Hoxton
August 29, 2016
Photos by Hannah Jor. Eschewing the normal crowds of Entertainment District rich kids looking for bottle service clubs and dubstep fans looking to take strange substances to enhance their nights, The Hoxton had a modest…
Shawn Mendes with James TW at the Air Canada Centre
August 24, 2016
Photographs by Daniela Tantalo. The house lights were still on when the video intro reel started. Instantly, a roar took over the arena. The Air Canada Centre (ACC) was packed to the rooftop with a…
Mad Decent Block Party 2016 in Toronto
August 24, 2016
Photographs by Katrina Lat. What started out as a small BBQ in Philadelphia has grown into a yearly North American tour showcasing the best acts and affiliates of the infamous Mad Decent label. The Mad…