The idea of protest music is as old as music itself. From war drumming to symphonies written to piss off the bourgeoisies to punk screaming to incite revolts against fascist governments. Music at it’s most…
Photographs by Randall Vasquez. For almost two decades Andrew McMahon has been entertaining and inspiring fans with his music. There are very few artists that I have seen more than a handful of times and Andrew…
Photographs by Joshua Chia. In the last few years, Big Sean has treaded a path that exists within the realm of commercial hip-hop. His name is often tossed up alongside Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, Future…
Photo by Neil Van (2016). As regulars of the Toronto music scene slowly poured into the Drake for a sold out party to celebrate the release of Ralph’s debut album a DJ played a varied…
Last time I saw Passenger he was opening up for Ed Sheeran and I remember he was selling his CD’s out of his suitcase. Let’s just say a lot has changed since then. His show at…
Photographs by Janine Van Oostrom. If I had to make a recipe for the perfect indie band it would go something like this: catchy songs, an appealing front man, some boyish good looks, and of…
Photographs by Katrina Lat. A room of pre-teen souls were unleashed last Friday at The Great Hall, mine included. “We’re gonna just let this eagle fly,” said Vanessa Carlton, taking her place behind the piano,…
Photographs by Janine Wong. Devendra Banhart’s stop in Toronto at the Phoenix got off to an unremarkable start thanks to his opening acts Rogov and Josiah Steinbrick. But the just shy of two hour set…
Fans of all ages descended upon the Air Canada Centre on a cool, crisp. winter’s evening to witness the one and only Eric Chuch. He brought his “Holdin My Own” tour to Toronto on Thursday…
