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…
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…
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,…
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,…
Slow Club at The Horseshoe Tavern
September 26, 2014
Photograph by Neil Van. It’s been more a slow burn for Slow Club than a meteoric rise. Where other English bands get pushed to the public by publications like NME or coast in for sold…
Dean Brody and Doc Walker at Massey Hall
September 22, 2014
Written by Darlene Altmann. Where to start, you’re at Massey Hall, an internationally world famous hall for Concerts, Canada’s Walk of Fame and Canadian Country music stars Doc Walker and Dean Brody. This was…
Ought at Hard Luck Bar
September 21, 2014
Photographs by Neil Van. It was a busy Friday night for shows in Toronto. Between the likes of Deafheaven at the Opera House, Pitbull at the Air Canada Centre, Gaslight Anthem at the Sound Academy,…