Health at the Horseshoe Tavern, NXNE 2015
June 22, 2015
Here’s a funny story. Years ago, I discovered Health and heard some of their easier material (Die Slow may have a heavy beat, but this certainly still rings like a dance song does). With the…
Deafheaven, Cold Cave at Adelaide Hall, NXNE 2015
June 22, 2015
Photographs by Neil Van. This is the third time I have reviewed a Deafheaven show. From the time I interviewed George Clarke until now, I have only caught a glimpse of a composed gentleman. I…
Love and Mercy (2015)
June 14, 2015
Final Rating: 9.4/10 Not since The Social Network have we had a biopic that has felt so little like one. The Social Network knowingly fabricated a lot of its story to create a better film,…
Field Trip 2015 Day 2: My Morning Jacket, Rhye, Marina and the Diamonds, Dan Mangan, Father John Misty
June 10, 2015
Photographs by Neil Van. Field Trip was the exact same as last year in terms of atmosphere. No, really. It even rained on the second day as it did last time. It felt as though…
Photographs by Neil Van. “The 90’s are over”, a drunk heckler yelled during the fun and loving set of Speedy Ortiz at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. This resulted in a ton of boos and…
Field Trip 2015 Day 1: Alabama Shakes, Arkells, Purity Ring, The War on Drugs, De La Soul
June 7, 2015
Photographs by Neil Van. I went to Field Trip last year with wide eyes and a naive sense of curiosity. I praised every small piece of it and how well it resembled a fun day…
Photograph by Stephen McGill, The Mod Club 2011 Lana Del Rey is an interesting singer. There is a lot to her that satisfies the wants of pop purists (a signature voice, a style, a message),…
Top Ten Mad Men Moments
May 16, 2015
Matthew Weiner is almost 50 years old. Just under a decade ago, The Sopranos was finished its reign on the air. His work in the final two seasons as both a writer and a producer…
Waxahatchee at The Garrison
May 13, 2015
Photographs by Neil Van. Katie Crutchfield has not come to Toronto with the complete line up of Waxahatchee until now. She was championed by a huge turn out; one that had fans almost spilling out…