Author Archives: Meaghan.Bent
The About Face Collective & The Everything Roof
The About Face Collective briefly dubs themselves as “a group of artists and environmentalists making beauty necessary and necessity beautiful”. The statement seriously under-emphasizes the great work they are doing in real spacing in Toronto. Their current primary project is the creation of a community rooftop garden and learning space on top of the new [...]
The About Face Collective & The Everything Roof
The About Face Collective briefly dubs themselves as “a group of artists and environmentalists making beauty necessary and necessity beautiful”. The statement seriously under-emphasizes the great work they are doing in real spacing in Toronto. Their current primary project is the creation of a community rooftop garden and learning space on top of the new [...]
MR. GRIZZLY & HIS MAGICAL BEARS PRESENT: HEADS UP, PANTS DOWN
Saturday January 21st @ The Silver Dollar Room (486 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON) Doors @ 8pm – $6 https://www.facebook.com/events/300976079937911/ A great value for $6, the show starts early with the first set from the Morals on at 9pm! the Morals, are an ambient indie duo from southern Ontario. With their roots in folk they harmonize [...]
MR. GRIZZLY & HIS MAGICAL BEARS PRESENT: HEADS UP, PANTS DOWN
Saturday January 21st @ The Silver Dollar Room (486 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON) Doors @ 8pm – $6 https://www.facebook.com/events/300976079937911/ A great value for $6, the show starts early with the first set from the Morals on at 9pm! the Morals, are an ambient indie duo from southern Ontario. With their roots in folk they harmonize [...]
Canadian Tire Money funds Toronto artist’s album
Corin Raymond is a talented Toronto singer/songwriter who is funding the production of his next album with Canadian Tire money. Find out more on his blog and follow the progress on Facebook, and send your CT$ to Corin Raymond, 39 Oxford St. Toronto, ON, M5T 1N8.
Canadian Tire Money funds Toronto artist’s album
Corin Raymond is a talented Toronto singer/songwriter who is funding the production of his next album with Canadian Tire money. Find out more on his blog and follow the progress on Facebook, and send your CT$ to Corin Raymond, 39 Oxford St. Toronto, ON, M5T 1N8.
Jan 7 – Feast in the East 9: All ages music series in Toronto East
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7TH @ Dickens Street Theatre (35 Dickens St) – 9pm – $7 Adv – All Ages FEAST IN THE EAST is a monthly east end music, food & installation series. This month features a FREE Balkan dinner curated by Liz Hysen! PICASTRO (http://www.myspace.com/picastro) Toronto gothic avant folk trio lead by Liz Hysen and backed up by [...]
Jan 7 – Feast in the East 9: All ages music series in Toronto East
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7TH @ Dickens Street Theatre (35 Dickens St) – 9pm – $7 Adv – All Ages FEAST IN THE EAST is a monthly east end music, food & installation series. This month features a FREE Balkan dinner curated by Liz Hysen! PICASTRO (http://www.myspace.com/picastro) Toronto gothic avant folk trio lead by Liz Hysen and backed up by [...]
Toronto’s Elliott BROOD start the New Year with Ontario and Quebec tour dates.
Elliott BROOD will be playing a string of Ontario and Quebec dates this month. The seven-date tour will see the band playing in markets that weren’t included on their sold-out cross-country trek in support of Days Into Years. The album will be released in the United States on February 28th with live dates being announced next week. [...]
Toronto’s Elliott BROOD start the New Year with Ontario and Quebec tour dates.
Elliott BROOD will be playing a string of Ontario and Quebec dates this month. The seven-date tour will see the band playing in markets that weren’t included on their sold-out cross-country trek in support of Days Into Years. The album will be released in the United States on February 28th with live dates being announced next week. [...]
Rae Spoon does Bad Romance (Alberta style)
Ending out 2011 with the last pop cover belonging to 2011′s pop queen, here is Spoon’s version of Lady Gaga.
Rae Spoon does Bad Romance (Alberta style)
Ending out 2011 with the last pop cover belonging to 2011′s pop queen, here is Spoon’s version of Lady Gaga.
Quaint bowling alley rental downtown
Last night I went bowling with my friends at Eastminster United Church. The bowling alley is a 2-lane, manual set-up quaint relic from yesterday. At $20 per hour, it was a cheap way to spend a night of really good fun.
You can book the room by contact…
Quaint bowling alley rental downtown
Last night I went bowling with my friends at Eastminster United Church. The bowling alley is a 2-lane, manual set-up quaint relic from yesterday. At $20 per hour, it was a cheap way to spend a night of really good fun.
You can book the room by contact…
Get involved: Attawapiskat direct relief
Xenia Benivolski is heading a relief strategy in response to the STATE OF EMERGENCY at Ontario reserve of Attawapiskat. XPACE will host a collections assembly of donations to be sent to residents in need on the reserve. Air Creebec and True North Aid have donated transport to the site. More information regarding this can be [...]
Get involved: Attawapiskat direct relief
Xenia Benivolski is heading a relief strategy in response to the STATE OF EMERGENCY at Ontario reserve of Attawapiskat. XPACE will host a collections assembly of donations to be sent to residents in need on the reserve. Air Creebec and True North Aid have donated transport to the site. More information regarding this can be [...]
Austra release Feel It Break(Deluxe Version) & stream Roy Orbison cover ‘Crying’.
2011 has been an incredible year for Austra, which saw the Toronto six piece release their critically acclaimed debut album Feel It Break and tear up clubs from around the world many times over. To put an exclamation point on the year the band is giving Feel It Break the deluxe version treatment. To accompany the original danceable [...]
Austra release Feel It Break(Deluxe Version) & stream Roy Orbison cover ‘Crying’.
2011 has been an incredible year for Austra, which saw the Toronto six piece release their critically acclaimed debut album Feel It Break and tear up clubs from around the world many times over. To put an exclamation point on the year the band is giving Feel It Break the deluxe version treatment. To accompany the original danceable [...]
Henri Fabergé’s Heligoland Follies: Episode III
EPISODE III : SWARM TO SEED The sudden arrival of Napoleon Bonaparte is a jarring reminder of Heligoland’s fragile place amidst a turbulent world. For now, the citizens can only hear the ringing of their own dirge: misguided appointments of tribal pride; quiet exploitation of an indigenous people; looming ill, borne from tamperings of egotistical [...]
Henri Fabergé’s Heligoland Follies: Episode III
EPISODE III : SWARM TO SEED The sudden arrival of Napoleon Bonaparte is a jarring reminder of Heligoland’s fragile place amidst a turbulent world. For now, the citizens can only hear the ringing of their own dirge: misguided appointments of tribal pride; quiet exploitation of an indigenous people; looming ill, borne from tamperings of egotistical [...]
Contest – Steam Whistle’s UNSIGNED (Nov 25)
Toronto, ON November 3 – Steam Whistle is passionate about doing one thing really, really well leading to hosting events such as the UNSIGNED concert series (now in fourth year running). The November 25th show will be hosted in the brewery’s Beer Hall will feature Canadian indie rockers Still Life Still, 2011 Indie Week winners Tiny Danza, [...]
Contest – Steam Whistle’s UNSIGNED (Nov 25)
Toronto, ON November 3 – Steam Whistle is passionate about doing one thing really, really well leading to hosting events such as the UNSIGNED concert series (now in fourth year running). The November 25th show will be hosted in the brewery’s Beer Hall will feature Canadian indie rockers Still Life Still, 2011 Indie Week winners Tiny Danza, [...]
Bon Iver releases ‘Bon Iver’, 10 short films for 10 songs.
Bon Iver will release a digital-only Deluxe Edition of their critically acclaimed album, ‘Bon Iver‘ (Jagjaguwar), on November 29th. Featuring short films for each of the album’s ten songs, the Deluxe Edition is the comprehensive vision for the record captured in moving picture. Comprised of individual visual works that both complement and enrich the audio [...]
Bon Iver releases ‘Bon Iver’, 10 short films for 10 songs.
Bon Iver will release a digital-only Deluxe Edition of their critically acclaimed album, ‘Bon Iver‘ (Jagjaguwar), on November 29th. Featuring short films for each of the album’s ten songs, the Deluxe Edition is the comprehensive vision for the record captured in moving picture. Comprised of individual visual works that both complement and enrich the audio [...]
Derailed: A (Bike Union) Dance Party
Toronto Bike Union is kicking their drive to 2,500 members up a notch – join the city activist group for Derailed: A Dance Party at CSI Annex tonight! Doors at 9:00. Presentations until 10:00. Silent auction, raffles and dancing until 1:30. Members get in free. Non-members $5. Join or renew and get in free & get a [...]
Derailed: A (Bike Union) Dance Party
Toronto Bike Union is kicking their drive to 2,500 members up a notch – join the city activist group for Derailed: A Dance Party at CSI Annex tonight! Doors at 9:00. Presentations until 10:00. Silent auction, raffles and dancing until 1:30. Members get in free. Non-members $5. Join or renew and get in free & get a [...]
Paper Bag Records – Free Fall Sampler
Since 2002, Paper Bag Records has played a big part of supporting Toronto musicians. Created with the intention of focusing specifically on the Toronto-area indie rock music scene, including bands such as Broken Social Scene, Stars, controller.controller and Tokyo Police Club. With still a sizable focus on Toronto-area bands, the label has signed various acts [...]
Paper Bag Records – Free Fall Sampler
Since 2002, Paper Bag Records has played a big part of supporting Toronto musicians. Created with the intention of focusing specifically on the Toronto-area indie rock music scene, including bands such as Broken Social Scene, Stars, controller.controller and Tokyo Police Club. With still a sizable focus on Toronto-area bands, the label has signed various acts [...]
Danielle Duval Toronto residency and “Imposter” Video
Montreal-native Danielle Duval is excited to announce a residency at The Piston in Toronto for the month of November (full details below). Duval released her debut album Of The Valley on September 13th and has just completed a successful cross-country tour with Royal Wood. Of The Valley‘s twelve tracks were produced by Carlin Nicholson and Mike O’Brien of Zeus. The album moves [...]
Danielle Duval Toronto residency and “Imposter” Video
Montreal-native Danielle Duval is excited to announce a residency at The Piston in Toronto for the month of November (full details below). Duval released her debut album Of The Valley on September 13th and has just completed a successful cross-country tour with Royal Wood. Of The Valley‘s twelve tracks were produced by Carlin Nicholson and Mike O’Brien of Zeus. The album moves [...]
Bloor Ossington Folk Festival – Free this weekend
Great people put a lot of work to bring you amazing music for free this weekend. Come hang in the coolest neighbourhood in town, drink your own booze and party it up. It’s not just folk, but it’s completely free. Enjoy acts like Julie Doiron, catl., Eamon McGrath, Ronley Tepper and many, many more for [...]
Bloor Ossington Folk Festival – Free this weekend
Great people put a lot of work to bring you amazing music for free this weekend. Come hang in the coolest neighbourhood in town, drink your own booze and party it up. It’s not just folk, but it’s completely free. Enjoy acts like Julie Doiron, catl., Eamon McGrath, Ronley Tepper and many, many more for [...]
The Color Wheel – Toronto film premier
THE COLOR WHEEL Alex Ross Perry | 83 min | 2011 | USA Starring Carlen Altman, Alex Ross Perry, Bob Byington, Kate Lyn Sheil, Anna Bak-Kvapil, and Ry Russo-Young. Written by Carlen Altman & Alex Ross Perry Photographed by Sean Price Williams (FROWNLAND, YEAST, and BEETLE QUEEN CONQUERS TOKYO) Official selection: Sarasota Film Festival, Wisconsin [...]
The Color Wheel – Toronto film premier
THE COLOR WHEEL Alex Ross Perry | 83 min | 2011 | USA Starring Carlen Altman, Alex Ross Perry, Bob Byington, Kate Lyn Sheil, Anna Bak-Kvapil, and Ry Russo-Young. Written by Carlen Altman & Alex Ross Perry Photographed by Sean Price Williams (FROWNLAND, YEAST, and BEETLE QUEEN CONQUERS TOKYO) Official selection: Sarasota Film Festival, Wisconsin [...]
Chaos, guitars and girls – Sept 30th
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH at Double Double Land (209 Augusta Ave) – 9pm – $10 Adv at Rotate This & Soundscapes – All Ages CARLA BOZULICH (http://carlabozulich.com/) Avant guitarist and composer Carla Bozulich (Nels Cline, Evangelista), returns to Toronto in support of a new record out on Constellation entitled “In Animal Tongue”. She will be performing [...]
Chaos, guitars and girls – Sept 30th
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH at Double Double Land (209 Augusta Ave) – 9pm – $10 Adv at Rotate This & Soundscapes – All Ages CARLA BOZULICH (http://carlabozulich.com/) Avant guitarist and composer Carla Bozulich (Nels Cline, Evangelista), returns to Toronto in support of a new record out on Constellation entitled “In Animal Tongue”. She will be performing [...]
Wizardry, synths and drony stoners – TONIGHT!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND at Double Double Land (209 Augusta Ave, down the alley, first door on your right) – 9pm – $7 – All Ages DRAINOLITH (http://www.myspace.com/drainolith) Alex Moskos of Aids Wolf, Thames, Unireverse etc. turns dance synth music on it’s head. Cranking the distortion & severing the beat, he makes a bumping bass/heavy electronics [...]
Wizardry, synths and drony stoners – TONIGHT!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND at Double Double Land (209 Augusta Ave, down the alley, first door on your right) – 9pm – $7 – All Ages DRAINOLITH (http://www.myspace.com/drainolith) Alex Moskos of Aids Wolf, Thames, Unireverse etc. turns dance synth music on it’s head. Cranking the distortion & severing the beat, he makes a bumping bass/heavy electronics [...]
Steamwhistle: Good beer, good indie
Steamwhistle knows that good beer and good music go together well. Through 19 sessions, their UNSIGNED event has been providing bands with the opportunity to perform to new music fans at the ultra cool and great sounding venue that is the Steamwhistle brewery. The next event, on Friday, September 30th has a line-up of some [...]
Steamwhistle: Good beer, good indie
Steamwhistle knows that good beer and good music go together well. Through 19 sessions, their UNSIGNED event has been providing bands with the opportunity to perform to new music fans at the ultra cool and great sounding venue that is the Steamwhistle brewery. The next event, on Friday, September 30th has a line-up of some [...]
Four Corners III: Summer edition | July 22nd
The next instalment of Toronto’s celebrated Four Corners concert series takes place July 22nd, with performances from four of the city’s most exciting live acts – Dentata, Tropics, Boars, and the Soupcans. The unique format of the series, which sees the bands exchanging songs from four corners of the venerable Steelworkers Hall, guarantees attendees a [...]
Four Corners III: Summer edition | July 22nd
The next instalment of Toronto’s celebrated Four Corners concert series takes place July 22nd, with performances from four of the city’s most exciting live acts – Dentata, Tropics, Boars, and the Soupcans. The unique format of the series, which sees the bands exchanging songs from four corners of the venerable Steelworkers Hall, guarantees attendees a [...]
Hot ticket this Friday: Hotkid / The Cheap Speakers / Dilly Dally
HOTKID / THE CHEAP SPEAKERS / DILLY DALLY w/ ALEX PULEC (THE RUBY SPIRIT) guest DJ set When: Friday July 15th 2011 Where: Sneaky Dee’s Doors 9 PM / 19+ HOTKID Hard work pays off and for that this band is blowing up right now. Fresh from opening the first leg of Sloan’s US tour [...]
Hot ticket this Friday: Hotkid / The Cheap Speakers / Dilly Dally
HOTKID / THE CHEAP SPEAKERS / DILLY DALLY w/ ALEX PULEC (THE RUBY SPIRIT) guest DJ set When: Friday July 15th 2011 Where: Sneaky Dee’s Doors 9 PM / 19+ HOTKID Hard work pays off and for that this band is blowing up right now. Fresh from opening the first leg of Sloan’s US tour [...]
Army Girls’ got The Power
If you have paid attention to Toronto’s young music community in the past 5 years, you would have noticed the frequent appearance of Carmen Elle. With the list of artists that she has worked including the The Cliks, Austra, Dance Yourself To Death, People You Know and Donlands and Mortimer, the girl has got more [...]
Army Girls’ got The Power
If you have paid attention to Toronto’s young music community in the past 5 years, you would have noticed the frequent appearance of Carmen Elle. With the list of artists that she has worked including the The Cliks, Austra, Dance Yourself To Death, People You Know and Donlands and Mortimer, the girl has got more [...]
NXNE – A Wishlist
#NXNE – I don’t know if you have noticed, but I love the Internet. When I was thinking about picking up a NOW Magazine and labouriously listing out which acts I would like to see at NXNE this year the task seemed overwhelming. There must be a better way, in these modern times, than researching [...]
NXNE – A Wishlist
#NXNE – I don’t know if you have noticed, but I love the Internet. When I was thinking about picking up a NOW Magazine and labouriously listing out which acts I would like to see at NXNE this year the task seemed overwhelming. There must be a better way, in these modern times, than researching [...]
Girls Rock Camp Toronto Benefit / Sunday
Last night night I attended the 1st volunteer meeting for the 1st Girls Rock Camp Toronto and it was totally exciting. Lot’s of charming and funny women in a room talking about how excited we are to mentor little girls into rocking out badass like. They are still looking for volunteers in many facets, from [...]
Girls Rock Camp Toronto Benefit / Sunday
Last night night I attended the 1st volunteer meeting for the 1st Girls Rock Camp Toronto and it was totally exciting. Lot’s of charming and funny women in a room talking about how excited we are to mentor little girls into rocking out badass like. They are still looking for volunteers in many facets, from [...]
Osheen Harruthoonyan: Black Garden
Speaking with Osheen Harruthoonyan about his photography process is like speaking with a child excitedly explaining a detailed fascination with dinosaurs. Eager to educate you on how he hand-processes each photo negative in the dark room. Painting, scratching and dabbing the film particles using a variety of chemical solutions and water applications, a process so unique that a film maker took interest and is working on documenting it. When asked if he is scared that someone will use this unique treatment he grinned wildly, saying that ‘no one would be crazy enough to do it’, and then noted that even if anyone did it would be their own interpretation.
Osheen Harruthoonyan: Black Garden
Speaking with Osheen Harruthoonyan about his photography process is like speaking with a child excitedly explaining a detailed fascination with dinosaurs. Eager to educate you on how he hand-processes each photo negative in the dark room. Painting, scratching and dabbing the film particles using a variety of chemical solutions and water applications, a process so unique that a film maker took interest and is working on documenting it. When asked if he is scared that someone will use this unique treatment he grinned wildly, saying that ‘no one would be crazy enough to do it’, and then noted that even if anyone did it would be their own interpretation.
Sea of Bees sounding sweet
Julie Ann Bee is the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist behind the beautiful musical project Sea of Bees
Sea of Bees sounding sweet
Julie Ann Bee is the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist behind the beautiful musical project Sea of Bees
Austra takes on the Universe, starting with Q
@austratalks #austra #electronica - Austra is pretty much set to take over the world. The Toronto-born, internationally acclaimed electronic trio led by Katie Stelmanis are just releasing their first major album. Feel It Break, the long-awaited debut from Austra is out today, along with news that the Toronto and New York shows are now SOLD OUT! The [...]
Austra takes on the Universe, starting with Q
@austratalks #austra #electronica - Austra is pretty much set to take over the world. The Toronto-born, internationally acclaimed electronic trio led by Katie Stelmanis are just releasing their first major album. Feel It Break, the long-awaited debut from Austra is out today, along with news that the Toronto and New York shows are now SOLD OUT! The [...]
Scotiabank CONTACT a great way to see the city (app)
There are few things more enjoyable in the city than taking in the cityscape, visiting great restaurants and partaking in cultural events. Each year the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival runs the for the entire month of May and neatly ties all 3 of these urban privileges in one nice package. This year the festival released an extremely [...]
Scotiabank CONTACT a great way to see the city (app)
There are few things more enjoyable in the city than taking in the cityscape, visiting great restaurants and partaking in cultural events. Each year the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival runs the for the entire month of May and neatly ties all 3 of these urban privileges in one nice package. This year the festival released an extremely [...]
Scotiabank CONTACT: Dynamic Landscape @ MOCCA
The high ceilings and large display rooms at the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA) are currently home to the stunning Dynamic Landscape exhibit, a Scotiabank CONTACT main event. Dynamic Landscape features four international artists (Olga Chagaoutdinova, Scarlett Hooft Graafland, Viviane Sassen, and Dayanita Singh) whose photographs “reveal the shifting relationship between figure and ground”. Each artist’s voice [...]
Scotiabank CONTACT: Dynamic Landscape @ MOCCA
The high ceilings and large display rooms at the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA) are currently home to the stunning Dynamic Landscape exhibit, a Scotiabank CONTACT main event. Dynamic Landscape features four international artists (Olga Chagaoutdinova, Scarlett Hooft Graafland, Viviane Sassen, and Dayanita Singh) whose photographs “reveal the shifting relationship between figure and ground”. Each artist’s voice [...]
FEAST IN THE EAST: Punk rock leaves downtown
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4TH at Dickens Street Theatre (35 Dickens St.) – 9pm – $5 – All Ages FEAST IN THE EAST is a new east end music, food & installation series. QUEENING (http://www.myspace.com/queeningisgreat) Brooklyn based guitar & drums duo return to Toronto to help us celebrate the launch of our Feast In The East series. [...]
FEAST IN THE EAST: Punk rock leaves downtown
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4TH at Dickens Street Theatre (35 Dickens St.) – 9pm – $5 – All Ages FEAST IN THE EAST is a new east end music, food & installation series. QUEENING (http://www.myspace.com/queeningisgreat) Brooklyn based guitar & drums duo return to Toronto to help us celebrate the launch of our Feast In The East series. [...]
Out of this world: tUne-YaRds return to Toronto with W H O K I L L
I wish that this weren’t happening the same as my Both Parties event but, it is and I am jealous I cannot go. I am actually pretty sure that Merrill Garbus is a special intergalactic entity, because she’s totally out of this world. Listen to W H O K I L L, the album they [...]
Out of this world: tUne-YaRds return to Toronto with W H O K I L L
I wish that this weren’t happening the same as my Both Parties event but, it is and I am jealous I cannot go. I am actually pretty sure that Merrill Garbus is a special intergalactic entity, because she’s totally out of this world. Listen to W H O K I L L, the album they [...]
Win tickets + refreshments for Steam Whistle Unsigned
Riddle me this: Which your favourite Toronto venue to see bands live, and why? Email your name and answer to: meaghan@canadaindie.com We will hold a random draw the week of the show (on Monday April 25th). The winner will pick up their prize pack at the brewery the day of the show. Prize pack includes: [...]
Win tickets + refreshments for Steam Whistle Unsigned
Riddle me this: Which your favourite Toronto venue to see bands live, and why? Email your name and answer to: meaghan@canadaindie.com We will hold a random draw the week of the show (on Monday April 25th). The winner will pick up their prize pack at the brewery the day of the show. Prize pack includes: [...]
Music education is more than just fun
Music is a global common denominator. Taste in music is often a primary social motivator, connecting new friends over a shared experience. Whether you just enjoy to listen or to actually play it, alone or with others, most people can agree that it plays a role in their lives. For those lucky enough to have [...]
Music education is more than just fun
Music is a global common denominator. Taste in music is often a primary social motivator, connecting new friends over a shared experience. Whether you just enjoy to listen or to actually play it, alone or with others, most people can agree that it plays a role in their lives. For those lucky enough to have [...]
Cigarettes – Will to War and Wreck It
A labour of love comes to fruition for Cigarettes creator Brad Casey. The noisy and eclectic duo, consisting of Casey and drummer Mike Duffield, are set to release their debut album Will to War and Wreck It tomorrow night in the warm and intimate hall of The Music Gallery. The Album: Will to War and [...]
Cigarettes – Will to War and Wreck It
A labour of love comes to fruition for Cigarettes creator Brad Casey. The noisy and eclectic duo, consisting of Casey and drummer Mike Duffield, are set to release their debut album Will to War and Wreck It tomorrow night in the warm and intimate hall of The Music Gallery. The Album: Will to War and [...]
Diamond Rings’ new vid strikes a chord
Diamond Rings is a performer on a mission to open-minds, practically turning himself inside out to expose fragility, strength, confusion and determination. DR caught buzz with low budget videos of perfect-pop songs with his solemn baritone narrative. In his latest video, ‘It’s Not My Party’, performer John O’ shows Diamond Rings in two versions: the first as a queer ‘man’ in woman’s clothing demonstrating a curious and gentle person who has a bad night, the second as a masculinely dressed pianist who wears the marks of the first character’s experience.
Diamond Rings’ new vid strikes a chord
Diamond Rings is a performer on a mission to open-minds, practically turning himself inside out to expose fragility, strength, confusion and determination. DR caught buzz with low budget videos of perfect-pop songs with his solemn baritone narrative. In his latest video, ‘It’s Not My Party’, performer John O’ shows Diamond Rings in two versions: the first as a queer ‘man’ in woman’s clothing demonstrating a curious and gentle person who has a bad night, the second as a masculinely dressed pianist who wears the marks of the first character’s experience.
Tonight at The VMAs
XM Satellite Radio station The Verge (XM 87) plays the biggest names in Canadian music, including favourite artists like Broken Social Scene, The Stills, The Arcade Fire, Stars, Metric and The New Pornographers. In addition to rotating chart toppers, The Verge has frequent in-studio events with some lesser known artists, giving exposure to some excellent [...]
Tonight at The VMAs
XM Satellite Radio station The Verge (XM 87) plays the biggest names in Canadian music, including favourite artists like Broken Social Scene, The Stills, The Arcade Fire, Stars, Metric and The New Pornographers. In addition to rotating chart toppers, The Verge has frequent in-studio events with some lesser known artists, giving exposure to some excellent [...]
Ancestors: For the dudes
If attending close quarters, aggressive rock shows with a bunch of beer and sweat soaked men bouncing off of each is your idea of a good time, Ancestors are the band for you. These boys are making a name for themselves in Toronto’s punk rock community, with a trademark of loud, high energy shows held pretty [...]
Ancestors: For the dudes
If attending close quarters, aggressive rock shows with a bunch of beer and sweat soaked men bouncing off of each is your idea of a good time, Ancestors are the band for you. These boys are making a name for themselves in Toronto’s punk rock community, with a trademark of loud, high energy shows held pretty [...]
Random Recipe mixes it up @ Rivoli tonight
Montreal based fusion band, Random Recipe, are mixing it up in Toronto tonight in support of the launch of their first full-length album, Fold it! Mold it! (out now on Bonsound Records). The band kicks off a cross-Ontario tour on February 2, 2011. Fold it! Mold it! is jam-packed with a bevy of musical and cultural influences, blending of folk, hip-hop, bossa-nova, electro, tri-hop, lullaby, jazz and a multitude of other styles.
Random Recipe mixes it up @ Rivoli tonight
Montreal based fusion band, Random Recipe, are mixing it up in Toronto tonight in support of the launch of their first full-length album, Fold it! Mold it! (out now on Bonsound Records). The band kicks off a cross-Ontario tour on February 2, 2011. Fold it! Mold it! is jam-packed with a bevy of musical and cultural influences, blending of folk, hip-hop, bossa-nova, electro, tri-hop, lullaby, jazz and a multitude of other styles.
Spoken work artists Evalyn Parry and Tanya Davis, Wednesday @ Transac
Wednesday, November 24 7:00pm – 9:30pm Tranzac 292 Brunswick Street Wednesday early evening show with Tanya Davis and Evalyn Parry and their songs and their poetry and Tanya’s brand new album, Clocks and Hearts Keep Going! Tanya Davis is a poet of the softly outspoken kind, wrapping words around music while searching for meaning at the [...]
Spoken work artists Evalyn Parry and Tanya Davis, Wednesday @ Transac
Wednesday, November 24 7:00pm – 9:30pm Tranzac 292 Brunswick Street Wednesday early evening show with Tanya Davis and Evalyn Parry and their songs and their poetry and Tanya’s brand new album, Clocks and Hearts Keep Going! Tanya Davis is a poet of the softly outspoken kind, wrapping words around music while searching for meaning at the [...]
Epic classical-noise from The Flowers of Hell
The ensemble recently released their third album, “O”, through Optical Sounds via Outside Music on November 16. Taking their size and multiplying it by length, this 45-minute instrumental epic melds classically complex arrangements with the slow composition and elements of noise music.
Epic classical-noise from The Flowers of Hell
The ensemble recently released their third album, “O”, through Optical Sounds via Outside Music on November 16. Taking their size and multiplying it by length, this 45-minute instrumental epic melds classically complex arrangements with the slow composition and elements of noise music.
Gather Round acoustic Sunday series starts tonight!
Toronto’s choir of comfort, HAMILTON TRADING CO. are back for another season of Sunday love-ins. This year the host venue is Korova Milk Bar! With it’s intimate space and lovely worn hardwood floors, let’s only hope the building can withstand the thunder of the Trading Co. Kicking off the season tonight they will be joined, [...]
Gather Round acoustic Sunday series starts tonight!
Toronto’s choir of comfort, HAMILTON TRADING CO. are back for another season of Sunday love-ins. This year the host venue is Korova Milk Bar! With it’s intimate space and lovely worn hardwood floors, let’s only hope the building can withstand the thunder of the Trading Co. Kicking off the season tonight they will be joined, [...]
Graydon James and the Young Novelists head back to the studio
Graydon James and The Young Novelists are a six-piece folk-pop band with beautifully layered arrangements of vocal harmonies. Within James’ extremely vast catalogue of songs, you will hear hints of a 90′s ear East-Coast sound come through as well as some of that dirty country-rock that seems to grow so naturally in the concrete walls [...]
Graydon James and the Young Novelists head back to the studio
Graydon James and The Young Novelists are a six-piece folk-pop band with beautifully layered arrangements of vocal harmonies. Within James’ extremely vast catalogue of songs, you will hear hints of a 90′s ear East-Coast sound come through as well as some of that dirty country-rock that seems to grow so naturally in the concrete walls [...]
Diamond Rings reminds us to ‘stay fierce’, and talks about his new album Special Affections
“It’s like a sticks and stones thing, fortunately no one has ever taken a bat to my face.” – John O’Regan Standing at well over 6’, honouring the 1980’s with a peroxide blond limp-mohawk and his signature rainbow eye-shadow spanning from ear-to-ear it’s hard to imagine the larger than life performer Diamond Rings as shy. [...]
Diamond Rings reminds us to ‘stay fierce’, and talks about his new album Special Affections
“It’s like a sticks and stones thing, fortunately no one has ever taken a bat to my face.” – John O’Regan Standing at well over 6’, honouring the 1980’s with a peroxide blond limp-mohawk and his signature rainbow eye-shadow spanning from ear-to-ear it’s hard to imagine the larger than life performer Diamond Rings as shy. [...]
Mayoral candidate Keith Cole talks about the arts.
His honesty is reassuring, he’s not trying to fool you. Cole is a teacher at OCAD and legendary performer both on and off Church Street, a self-made top 6 candidate bold enough to campaign in drag, a year round cyclist and a gay man who has seen members of the queer community depend on public health. His campaign is built around what is truly important to him, joking that all the election really comes down to potholes and garbage collection anyway.
Mayoral candidate Keith Cole talks about the arts.
His honesty is reassuring, he’s not trying to fool you. Cole is a teacher at OCAD and legendary performer both on and off Church Street, a self-made top 6 candidate bold enough to campaign in drag, a year round cyclist and a gay man who has seen members of the queer community depend on public health. His campaign is built around what is truly important to him, joking that all the election really comes down to potholes and garbage collection anyway.
Is Toronto’s economy really failing?
We all know Rob Ford has lied about, well, a lot of things: drug use, allegations of domestic abuse, that only homos and drug users get AIDS.
The question is, what else is Rob Ford lying about?
Recent stats indicate – a lot of things. We aren’t talking ignorant biased opinions or personal cover-ups (those are his politics, like them or leave them). He is lying about my home and your’s, Toronto. Ford says Toronto is failing financially, however, the facts tell a different story. If his whole campaign is based on Toronto’s failing economy, his team isn’t doing their research or at least bending the truth.
Is Toronto’s economy really failing?
We all know Rob Ford has lied about, well, a lot of things: drug use, allegations of domestic abuse, that only homos and drug users get AIDS.
The question is, what else is Rob Ford lying about?
Recent stats indicate – a lot of things. We aren’t talking ignorant biased opinions or personal cover-ups (those are his politics, like them or leave them). He is lying about my home and your’s, Toronto. Ford says Toronto is failing financially, however, the facts tell a different story. If his whole campaign is based on Toronto’s failing economy, his team isn’t doing their research or at least bending the truth.
Bling Blingin’ Parkdale Library with Diamond Rings acoustic set – Tonight @ 8
Included on the recent NME annual 50 Best Bands list (#18), Diamond Rings is set to perform at the Parkdale Branch on Friday, October 8. The library is very excited to host this concert leading up to the release of his debut LP, Special Affections (available October 26). As always, there’s no admission charge and [...]
Bling Blingin’ Parkdale Library with Diamond Rings acoustic set – Tonight @ 8
Included on the recent NME annual 50 Best Bands list (#18), Diamond Rings is set to perform at the Parkdale Branch on Friday, October 8. The library is very excited to host this concert leading up to the release of his debut LP, Special Affections (available October 26). As always, there’s no admission charge and [...]
Wax Carving Classes w. Bespoke Goldsmith Elana Ginsberg
Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelery? Think of the romance involved in your and your partner forging your own wedding bands, or the (metallic) bonding experiences you can share with your heavy metal friends?
Wax Carving Classes w. Bespoke Goldsmith Elana Ginsberg
Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelery? Think of the romance involved in your and your partner forging your own wedding bands, or the (metallic) bonding experiences you can share with your heavy metal friends?
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, good not bad.
I admit it, I don’t get all of the art (to be fair, I don’t get all the music, movies and photography I take-in either). But, I love that all-work-and-no-play Toronto allows it’s wild-ones to express themselves in massive and stunning display. I am amazed at the concept of a million people up all night participating in art. And most importantly, I love that it happened (and will continue to happen).
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, good not bad.
I admit it, I don’t get all of the art (to be fair, I don’t get all the music, movies and photography I take-in either). But, I love that all-work-and-no-play Toronto allows it’s wild-ones to express themselves in massive and stunning display. I am amazed at the concept of a million people up all night participating in art. And most importantly, I love that it happened (and will continue to happen).
The Sadies Live from Toronto
Following hot-on-the-heels of their blistering performance at The Polaris Music Prize Gala, The Sadies are set to release an exclusive seven-track session for iTunes Canada. The Sadies iTunes Live From Toronto will be available today (October 5th) and features friend and collaborator, The Band’s Garth Hudson, on a number of the session’s tracks.
The Sadies Live from Toronto
Following hot-on-the-heels of their blistering performance at The Polaris Music Prize Gala, The Sadies are set to release an exclusive seven-track session for iTunes Canada. The Sadies iTunes Live From Toronto will be available today (October 5th) and features friend and collaborator, The Band’s Garth Hudson, on a number of the session’s tracks.
Sunparlour Players and Luke Doucet wave West.
Toronto’s three-piece raucous makers, Sunparlour Players, are set to embark on a tour of Western Canada as support to Luke Doucet. The band will also be performing select headline shows before and after the tour (dates below). Hailing from the land of the Sunparlour (Leamington,ON), the farm friendly Sunparlour Players will also have a new batch of their [...]
Sunparlour Players and Luke Doucet wave West.
Toronto’s three-piece raucous makers, Sunparlour Players, are set to embark on a tour of Western Canada as support to Luke Doucet. The band will also be performing select headline shows before and after the tour (dates below). Hailing from the land of the Sunparlour (Leamington,ON), the farm friendly Sunparlour Players will also have a new batch of their [...]
Maylee Todd and her flying whippet take flight in Aerobics in Space
We’ve mention Maylee Todd on the blog in the past for the release of her debut album on Do Right Music entitled Choose your own Adventure. Todd is known for flamboyant stage complete with a full jazz band dressed in stuffed animal (or similar) costumes, and her new video Aerobics in Space shows her imagination in vivid colour.
Maylee Todd and her flying whippet take flight in Aerobics in Space
We’ve mention Maylee Todd on the blog in the past for the release of her debut album on Do Right Music entitled Choose your own Adventure. Todd is known for flamboyant stage complete with a full jazz band dressed in stuffed animal (or similar) costumes, and her new video Aerobics in Space shows her imagination in vivid colour.
2010 Polaris Prize Gala photo album
Photos from the 2010 Polaris Prize Gala held in Toronto on September 20th, 2010
2010 Polaris Prize Gala photo album
Photos from the 2010 Polaris Prize Gala held in Toronto on September 20th, 2010
Tin Star Orphans – The Days of Blinding Fear
Artist: Tin Star Orphans
Album: The Days of Blinding Fear
Info: Sparks Music / September 21st, 2010
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Tin Star Orphans is a Canadian indie rock/alt country band from Toronto, Ontario. Originally formed in 2004 as Yonder, the group currently consists of leader Zachary Bennett, (vocals. guitar), Dean Marino (lead guitars/vocals), Johnny Rowe (drums), Dave Fenton (bass) and Steve [...]
Tin Star Orphans – The Days of Blinding Fear
Artist: Tin Star Orphans
Album: The Days of Blinding Fear
Info: Sparks Music / September 21st, 2010
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Tin Star Orphans is a Canadian indie rock/alt country band from Toronto, Ontario. Originally formed in 2004 as Yonder, the group currently consists of leader Zachary Bennett, (vocals. guitar), Dean Marino (lead guitars/vocals), Johnny Rowe (drums), Dave Fenton (bass) and Steve [...]
Will Broken Social Scene take the Polaris?
So, folks… we had a great interview with BSS, but technology ate it. So, instead we present you with the opportunity to tell us why you think that Broke Social Scene’s Forgiveness Rock Record should take home the prize?
Take a free listen …
Will Broken Social Scene take the Polaris?
So, folks… we had a great interview with BSS, but technology ate it. So, instead we present you with the opportunity to tell us why you think that Broke Social Scene’s Forgiveness Rock Record should take home the prize?
Take a free listen …
Polaris Music Prize Gala Screening Party
It’s hard to get tickets to the Polaris Prize, but it will be easy to engage in the spirit of the evening with your friends at the Drake Hotel. With no cover and proceeds going to Musicounts, you can have almost as much fun as at a Masonic Temple!
Monday September 20, 2010
Drake Hotel 7PM
1150 Queen St. [...]
Polaris Music Prize Gala Screening Party
It’s hard to get tickets to the Polaris Prize, but it will be easy to engage in the spirit of the evening with your friends at the Drake Hotel. With no cover and proceeds going to Musicounts, you can have almost as much fun as at a Masonic Temple!
Monday September 20, 2010
Drake Hotel 7PM
1150 Queen St. [...]
6 (Queer) Canadian Musicians
Like any other artist, the queer artist is motivated by the need to create and express. However, their particular art often draws mixed emotions. Homophobia is still a daily issue, for both the queers and for the phobics. Despite it all, these 6 artists stand true to themselves. Some draw inspiration from their sexuality while [...]
6 (Queer) Canadian Musicians
Like any other artist, the queer artist is motivated by the need to create and express. However, their particular art often draws mixed emotions. Homophobia is still a daily issue, for both the queers and for the phobics. Despite it all, these 6 artists stand true to themselves. Some draw inspiration from their sexuality while [...]
Arcade Fire + Google Maps = The Wilderness Downtown
The Arcade Fire have made another entry into the history books. This time not for being the biggest Internationally recognized Canadian recording act since Celine Dion, but for making the most innovative music video since The Buggles launched MTV in 1981. Why is it so important? Because this music video is tailor-made for me.
Upon visiting the site, you are prompted to [...]
Arcade Fire + Google Maps = The Wilderness Downtown
The Arcade Fire have made another entry into the history books. This time not for being the biggest Internationally recognized Canadian recording act since Celine Dion, but for making the most innovative music video since The Buggles launched MTV in 1981. Why is it so important? Because this music video is tailor-made for me.
Upon visiting the site, you are prompted to [...]
The Great Bloomers Canadian tour dates
The Great Bloomers are kicking off their Fall Canadian tour this Friday in their hometown of Toronto at the El Mocambo. The show marks the kick off of their Fall Tour, where they will be heading across Central and Western Canada to promote their new 7” Small Town Love.
The Great Bloomers Canadian tour dates
The Great Bloomers are kicking off their Fall Canadian tour this Friday in their hometown of Toronto at the El Mocambo. The show marks the kick off of their Fall Tour, where they will be heading across Central and Western Canada to promote their new 7” Small Town Love.
Halifax poet shows us how to be alone
Halifax based musician and poet Tanya Davis collaborated with filmmaker Andrea Dorfman on the ever-so-thoughtful videopoem entitled ‘How to be Alone’. It is about being alone. The short video tells you about all the great things you can do when you are alone. From coffee break down-time to conversations at the bus stop, the benefits of time by yourself are unveiled as though they are a secret that had been kept from the population.
Halifax poet shows us how to be alone
Halifax based musician and poet Tanya Davis collaborated with filmmaker Andrea Dorfman on the ever-so-thoughtful videopoem entitled ‘How to be Alone’. It is about being alone. The short video tells you about all the great things you can do when you are alone. From coffee break down-time to conversations at the bus stop, the benefits of time by yourself are unveiled as though they are a secret that had been kept from the population.
One Hundred Dollars – Summer Home Show
It’s been said that One Hundred Dollars ($100) lends a window into what country music might have become had the industry not been overtaken by pop music production and trite subject matter.
One Hundred Dollars – Summer Home Show
It’s been said that One Hundred Dollars ($100) lends a window into what country music might have become had the industry not been overtaken by pop music production and trite subject matter.
Spotlight: The Morals
The Morals are a folk-couple from Barrie, Ontario. The band formed in 2009 and since then have toured relentlessly bringing their catchy songwriting and dynamic harmonies to Southern Ontario. Blending punk harmonies with Simon and Garfunkel and The Beach Boys, the songwriting from this young band is based around warm sounding acoustic guitar and the distinct and beautiful voices of singers Hollie Hobbie and Todd Hlusiak.
Spotlight: The Morals
The Morals are a folk-couple from Barrie, Ontario. The band formed in 2009 and since then have toured relentlessly bringing their catchy songwriting and dynamic harmonies to Southern Ontario. Blending punk harmonies with Simon and Garfunkel and The Beach Boys, the songwriting from this young band is based around warm sounding acoustic guitar and the distinct and beautiful voices of singers Hollie Hobbie and Todd Hlusiak.
A mutation of the conventional concert format
Four Corners Concert Will Present Four of Toronto’s Premier Live Acts – Simultaneously
In what could be described as a mutation of the conventional concert format, FOUR CORNERS will present four of Toronto’s premier live acts – simultaneously. Bands will exchange songs from four corners of a room, eliminating temporal separation between performers to create a more [...]
A mutation of the conventional concert format
Four Corners Concert Will Present Four of Toronto’s Premier Live Acts – Simultaneously
In what could be described as a mutation of the conventional concert format, FOUR CORNERS will present four of Toronto’s premier live acts – simultaneously. Bands will exchange songs from four corners of a room, eliminating temporal separation between performers to create a more [...]
Poor Pilgrim’s Island Show 4
Poor Pilgrim is a music series in Toronto that brings together noise, folk and experimental music into unique situations to create musical adventures.
For the past 3 years Poor Pilgrim concertgoers have explored the island armed with guide maps, flashlights (and a few well concealed beverages) to discover some of the greatest local musicians in the [...]
Poor Pilgrim’s Island Show 4
Poor Pilgrim is a music series in Toronto that brings together noise, folk and experimental music into unique situations to create musical adventures.
For the past 3 years Poor Pilgrim concertgoers have explored the island armed with guide maps, flashlights (and a few well concealed beverages) to discover some of the greatest local musicians in the [...]
In Small Gestures So Huge Love Is Everywhere
Experimental, introspective and subtly-dynamic, James Klassen (aka. Tradition) releases In Small Gestures So Huge Love Is Everywhere on BlocksRC. The monotone songs focus on repetition and slight variation, leaving the listener’s ears continuously searching within the music. Borrowing recording queues from Phil Spektor’ wall of sound, the recordings are have a warm lo-fi feel. It is in [...]
In Small Gestures So Huge Love Is Everywhere
Experimental, introspective and subtly-dynamic, James Klassen (aka. Tradition) releases In Small Gestures So Huge Love Is Everywhere on BlocksRC. The monotone songs focus on repetition and slight variation, leaving the listener’s ears continuously searching within the music. Borrowing recording queues from Phil Spektor’ wall of sound, the recordings are have a warm lo-fi feel. It is in [...]
Islands
Islands is a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2005 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. Fronted by pop mastermind Nick “Diamonds” Thorburn, the spectacle will be playing in Toronto tonight at the Mod Club for the low price of $13.50. If showmanship is part of your criteria for attending [...]
Islands
Islands is a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2005 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. Fronted by pop mastermind Nick “Diamonds” Thorburn, the spectacle will be playing in Toronto tonight at the Mod Club for the low price of $13.50. If showmanship is part of your criteria for attending [...]
Earthquake Souvenirs
The funny folks at Spacing Magazine have created a spur-of-the-moment souvenir: I SURVIVED THE QUAKE! The buttons retail for $2 and come in blue, green, orange and pinkish-purple.
You can buy the one-inch buttons from their web site (dropped in the mail the next day) by using your credit card at PayPal for the low-low price of [...]
Earthquake Souvenirs
The funny folks at Spacing Magazine have created a spur-of-the-moment souvenir: I SURVIVED THE QUAKE! The buttons retail for $2 and come in blue, green, orange and pinkish-purple.
You can buy the one-inch buttons from their web site (dropped in the mail the next day) by using your credit card at PayPal for the low-low price of [...]
Dave Borins @ Czehoski
What is better than seeing a 7-piece band play while sipping on beer and enjoying the best beet and arugula salad you’ve ever had? That’s right. Nothing.
Dave Borins is a talented young acoustic musician whose appearance at some of Canada’s biggest festivals over this Summer (Mariposa Folk Fest, NXNE) have brought Dave’s music and name [...]
Dave Borins @ Czehoski
What is better than seeing a 7-piece band play while sipping on beer and enjoying the best beet and arugula salad you’ve ever had? That’s right. Nothing.
Dave Borins is a talented young acoustic musician whose appearance at some of Canada’s biggest festivals over this Summer (Mariposa Folk Fest, NXNE) have brought Dave’s music and name [...]
Live in Bellwoods: the NXNE picnic series
It’s sure to be a beautiful weekend in Toronto. Free Stooges at Yonge-Dundas Square. Pavement is on Toronto Island. A tonne of great music everywhere! My band played and I have a lovely all access pass to all the shows and conferences of my liking. But I will be in Ohio, drinking properly with my [...]
Live in Bellwoods: the NXNE picnic series
It’s sure to be a beautiful weekend in Toronto. Free Stooges at Yonge-Dundas Square. Pavement is on Toronto Island. A tonne of great music everywhere! My band played and I have a lovely all access pass to all the shows and conferences of my liking. But I will be in Ohio, drinking properly with my [...]
Year of The Carnivore “Hungry for Love”
If I were in Toronto toinght, you know… I might attempt to go down through the madness of The Stooges. But I know I would %100 be at Double Double Land to see Sook-Yin Lee, Buck 65, Tradition and more as they celebrate the launch of Lee’s motion picture release, Year of The Carnivore. [...]
Year of The Carnivore “Hungry for Love”
If I were in Toronto toinght, you know… I might attempt to go down through the madness of The Stooges. But I know I would %100 be at Double Double Land to see Sook-Yin Lee, Buck 65, Tradition and more as they celebrate the launch of Lee’s motion picture release, Year of The Carnivore. [...]
Mule Skinner – Hounds EP (Free Download)
Mule Skinner is a two-piece aggressive blues-grass/rock band from Niagara Falls/Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario. Matt Davis and Damien Florio have played in many bands together in the past decade, including a heavy instrumental band while they attended college in Sudbury, Ontario. The chemistry must be right, because they work together organically to write fully complex rock songs. [...]
Mule Skinner – Hounds EP (Free Download)
Mule Skinner is a two-piece aggressive blues-grass/rock band from Niagara Falls/Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario. Matt Davis and Damien Florio have played in many bands together in the past decade, including a heavy instrumental band while they attended college in Sudbury, Ontario. The chemistry must be right, because they work together organically to write fully complex rock songs. [...]
The quirky and tropical Maylee Todd
With sweetly tuned vocal cords, a curious fashion sensibility and soulful pop tunes, Maylee Todd is winning fans by reinventing tropical grooves. Following collaborations with Woodhands and Henri Faberge & The Adorables, Toronto-based Maylee now introduces us to her band Pegwee Power and their debut album Choose Your Own Adventure. The group, which started as a solo act, with just Todd on her harp accompanied by a looping station, now consists of trumpet & synth, vibraphone & drums and bass & accordion.
The quirky and tropical Maylee Todd
With sweetly tuned vocal cords, a curious fashion sensibility and soulful pop tunes, Maylee Todd is winning fans by reinventing tropical grooves. Following collaborations with Woodhands and Henri Faberge & The Adorables, Toronto-based Maylee now introduces us to her band Pegwee Power and their debut album Choose Your Own Adventure. The group, which started as a solo act, with just Todd on her harp accompanied by a looping station, now consists of trumpet & synth, vibraphone & drums and bass & accordion.
Kirsten Jones – The Mad Mile
Kirstin Jones Sweethearted, hard working, country music artist Kirsten Jones releases her star-studded The Mad Mile today in Canada. The album was produced by Gary Louris of The Jayhawks and accompanied by Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Bob Egan with
Kirsten Jones – The Mad Mile
Kirstin Jones Sweethearted, hard working, country music artist Kirsten Jones releases her star-studded The Mad Mile today in Canada. The album was produced by Gary Louris of The Jayhawks and accompanied by Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Bob Egan with
Mixed media artist Osheen Harruthoonyan
Osheen Harruthoonyan’s Nocturna Artificialia pays homage to the creative process. Each atmospheric print was created by spending up to 8 hours with a 4” x 5” exposed negative, treating them with an array of tools including paintbrushes, make-up remover pads, q-tips
Mixed media artist Osheen Harruthoonyan
Osheen Harruthoonyan’s Nocturna Artificialia pays homage to the creative process. Each atmospheric print was created by spending up to 8 hours with a 4” x 5” exposed negative, treating them with an array of tools including paintbrushes, make-up remover pads, q-tips
New Video: Born Ruffians – What to Say
Born Ruffians and Paper Bag Records are pleased to announce the video debut of “What To Say”, the lead single from Say It, out June 1 on Paper Bag Records. The Toronto based band with international acclaim has switched it
New Video: Born Ruffians – What to Say
Born Ruffians and Paper Bag Records are pleased to announce the video debut of “What To Say”, the lead single from Say It, out June 1 on Paper Bag Records. The Toronto based band with international acclaim has switched it
Xpose @ Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
Xpose, now in its third year, is a juried exhibition of work from members of the Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communications (CAPIC). The images on display are created by talented artists at the forefront of commercial photography
Xpose @ Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
Xpose, now in its third year, is a juried exhibition of work from members of the Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communications (CAPIC). The images on display are created by talented artists at the forefront of commercial photography
The Armenian Youth of Toronto (AYT) host United We Rock!
The Armenian Youth of Toronto (AYT) will be hosting United We Rock! On May 8, 2010; a concert to inform the public about international human rights violations. This public outdoor concert will be held at Toronto’s Yonge and Dundas Square
The Armenian Youth of Toronto (AYT) host United We Rock!
The Armenian Youth of Toronto (AYT) will be hosting United We Rock! On May 8, 2010; a concert to inform the public about international human rights violations. This public outdoor concert will be held at Toronto’s Yonge and Dundas Square
Mark Sultan’s $ a treasure of sound
The music could be playing during a make-out scene in some 1950′s teenager’s alternate reality. Falsetto harmonies bleed your heart and the electrified guitar tone that would make any parent fearful for their sons and daughters.
Mark Sultan’s $ a treasure of sound
The music could be playing during a make-out scene in some 1950′s teenager’s alternate reality. Falsetto harmonies bleed your heart and the electrified guitar tone that would make any parent fearful for their sons and daughters.
Southern Ontario video series from Southern Souls
Director, editor and sound man Mitch Fillion makes brilliant and intimate music videos for Southern Ontario musicians. Each artist chooses a location for the video shoot. Keeping the camera close to the performers while framing interesting shots, the videos capture
Southern Ontario video series from Southern Souls
Director, editor and sound man Mitch Fillion makes brilliant and intimate music videos for Southern Ontario musicians. Each artist chooses a location for the video shoot. Keeping the camera close to the performers while framing interesting shots, the videos capture
Listen to Brasstronaut!!!
Sometime in early 2008 I received a humbly packaged CD demo from a band I’d never heard of on an unfamiliar record label. It took only 27 seconds and Brasstronaut had won me over. They are young and ‘hip’ with
Listen to Brasstronaut!!!
Sometime in early 2008 I received a humbly packaged CD demo from a band I’d never heard of on an unfamiliar record label. It took only 27 seconds and Brasstronaut had won me over. They are young and ‘hip’ with
A DRUMMER’S DREAM: A John Walker Film
As part of the 2010 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, A DRUMMER’S DREAM: A John Walker Film captures a rare and unique assembly of some of the greatest drummers in the world. Explosive talent, passion, humour and irresistible personality
A DRUMMER’S DREAM: A John Walker Film
As part of the 2010 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, A DRUMMER’S DREAM: A John Walker Film captures a rare and unique assembly of some of the greatest drummers in the world. Explosive talent, passion, humour and irresistible personality
Interview: Jay Malinowski of Bedouin Soundclash
Jay Malinowski is best known for his role as the guitarist and singer for reggae-rock group Bedouin Soundclash. On February 16th, 2010 he released his first solo record Bright Lights and Bruises, revealing himself as a diverse and insightful acoustic-pop artist. We
Interview: Jay Malinowski of Bedouin Soundclash
Jay Malinowski is best known for his role as the guitarist and singer for reggae-rock group Bedouin Soundclash. On February 16th, 2010 he released his first solo record Bright Lights and Bruises, revealing himself as a diverse and insightful acoustic-pop artist. We
Press Release: Bruce Peninsula announce new split 7″ and more!
2009 was a banner year Toronto’s alt-gospel 11-piece Bruce Peninsula. Their debut full-length, A Mountain Is A Mouth, garnered considerable critical praise (including a nomination for the Polaris Music Prize) and took the band from coast to coast. Already this year
Press Release: Bruce Peninsula announce new split 7″ and more!
2009 was a banner year Toronto’s alt-gospel 11-piece Bruce Peninsula. Their debut full-length, A Mountain Is A Mouth, garnered considerable critical praise (including a nomination for the Polaris Music Prize) and took the band from coast to coast. Already this year
Interview: Basia Bulat
Basia Bulat‘s powerful voice and lively song writing can both inspire the imagination and heart rate of her listener. Her second full length Heart Of My Own was released on January 26th in Canada on Secret City Records with glowing
Interview: Basia Bulat
Basia Bulat‘s powerful voice and lively song writing can both inspire the imagination and heart rate of her listener. Her second full length Heart Of My Own was released on January 26th in Canada on Secret City Records with glowing
Gather ’round, It’s Keith Hamilton!
Gather round everyone! It’s time to meet Keith Hamilton, leader of Toronto’s Rock and Roll choir Hamilton Trading Company and generally hard-working music. Armed with a guitar and his voice Keith is on average joined by 15-20 singing, clapping and
Gather ’round, It’s Keith Hamilton!
Gather round everyone! It’s time to meet Keith Hamilton, leader of Toronto’s Rock and Roll choir Hamilton Trading Company and generally hard-working music. Armed with a guitar and his voice Keith is on average joined by 15-20 singing, clapping and
Exclaim! Magazine celebrates 200 issues + Interview with the EIC
Exclaim! Magazine celebrates the launch of it’s 200th issue in December 2009. We got a chance to speak with the magazine’s Editor in Chief, James Keast, to ask about his fondest memories, future predictions and his take on the current
Exclaim! Magazine celebrates 200 issues + Interview with the EIC
Exclaim! Magazine celebrates the launch of it’s 200th issue in December 2009. We got a chance to speak with the magazine’s Editor in Chief, James Keast, to ask about his fondest memories, future predictions and his take on the current
2010 calendar for dog/art lovers
Laura McCoy is a Toronto based artist and performer. Just in time for the holidays, she has combined her love of dogs, art and time keeping in her Dogs 2010 calendar. Get this unique piece directly from the Laura by
2010 calendar for dog/art lovers
Laura McCoy is a Toronto based artist and performer. Just in time for the holidays, she has combined her love of dogs, art and time keeping in her Dogs 2010 calendar. Get this unique piece directly from the Laura by
Do They Know It’s Christmas? 2009
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” is a song written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in 1984 to raise money for relief of 1984–1985 famine in Ethiopia. The original version was produced by Midge Ure and released by Band Aid
Do They Know It’s Christmas? 2009
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” is a song written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in 1984 to raise money for relief of 1984–1985 famine in Ethiopia. The original version was produced by Midge Ure and released by Band Aid
Interview @ Stephen Smart Presents: Scott Everingham
Whether you are an art lover, collector or simply a fan of walking down Queen West’s Gallery District, make sure to stop in this weekend to see in person the rich colours and textures of Scott’s work.
Interview @ Stephen Smart Presents: Scott Everingham
Whether you are an art lover, collector or simply a fan of walking down Queen West’s Gallery District, make sure to stop in this weekend to see in person the rich colours and textures of Scott’s work.
Brasstronaut’s Old World Lies
Brasstronaut is a beautifully constructed Vancouver based band. An elegant combination of horns, strings, percussion, vocals and more, they are a young band creating thoughtful and beautiful classical-rock music. After releasing a short teaser EP called Old World Lies in
Brasstronaut’s Old World Lies
Brasstronaut is a beautifully constructed Vancouver based band. An elegant combination of horns, strings, percussion, vocals and more, they are a young band creating thoughtful and beautiful classical-rock music. After releasing a short teaser EP called Old World Lies in
Interview: The Lovely Feathers
To my pleasant surprise, the guys at Wavelength are bringing in The Lovely Feathers (Sparks Music) this weekend (Sunday, November 29). I caught up with band member Mark Kupfert to chat about their new, more mature album. But in actual
Interview: The Lovely Feathers
To my pleasant surprise, the guys at Wavelength are bringing in The Lovely Feathers (Sparks Music) this weekend (Sunday, November 29). I caught up with band member Mark Kupfert to chat about their new, more mature album. But in actual
Interview: Peter and John (of Peter, Bjorn & John)
We had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Moren and John Eriksson of Sweden’s most popular pop export of the past decade, Peter, Bjorn and John. They are currently touring North American celebrating 10 years together as a band; we
Interview: Peter and John (of Peter, Bjorn & John)
We had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Moren and John Eriksson of Sweden’s most popular pop export of the past decade, Peter, Bjorn and John. They are currently touring North American celebrating 10 years together as a band; we
Interview: Pete Carmichael of The Diableros
Have you ever seen that t-shirt? It says something like ‘I was listening to your favourite band 5 years ago’. You all have a friend (maybe more than one) who seethes with (un)justified anger when a band that they ‘discovered
Interview: Pete Carmichael of The Diableros
Have you ever seen that t-shirt? It says something like ‘I was listening to your favourite band 5 years ago’. You all have a friend (maybe more than one) who seethes with (un)justified anger when a band that they ‘discovered
Stunning new video for Land Of Talk
Montreal band Land Of Talk are the latest (lucky) musicians to get to work with Toronto’s multi-media dream-team, We Were Monkeys. The artists, Mihai Wilson and Davide Di Saro, began working together when they collaborated on Malajube‘s Le Crab video.
Stunning new video for Land Of Talk
Montreal band Land Of Talk are the latest (lucky) musicians to get to work with Toronto’s multi-media dream-team, We Were Monkeys. The artists, Mihai Wilson and Davide Di Saro, began working together when they collaborated on Malajube‘s Le Crab video.
Interview: Carolyn Mark
Carolyn Mark is a Victoria based songwriter who is in it for the love of music. I had a chance to chat with her while she was trying to thread a needle in Toronto to make her show outfit for
Interview: Carolyn Mark
Carolyn Mark is a Victoria based songwriter who is in it for the love of music. I had a chance to chat with her while she was trying to thread a needle in Toronto to make her show outfit for
The Diableros – Old Story, Fresh Road” EP
The Diableros are a Canadian rock band, formed in Toronto in 2004 and fronted by singer-songwriter Pete Carmichael. The original incarnation of the band got together after the members performed together at a Jesus and Mary Chain tribute. The group
The Diableros – Old Story, Fresh Road” EP
The Diableros are a Canadian rock band, formed in Toronto in 2004 and fronted by singer-songwriter Pete Carmichael. The original incarnation of the band got together after the members performed together at a Jesus and Mary Chain tribute. The group
Missed Connection: CONTRIVED
Artist: CONTRIVED Title: Blank Blank Blank Label: Hand Drawn Dracula City: Montreal/Halifax, Canada By Meaghan Bent —— I would like you to cast your memory back into the past year and reflect on all of the bands that you’ve heard.
Missed Connection: CONTRIVED
Artist: CONTRIVED Title: Blank Blank Blank Label: Hand Drawn Dracula City: Montreal/Halifax, Canada By Meaghan Bent —— I would like you to cast your memory back into the past year and reflect on all of the bands that you’ve heard.
Interview: Kid Koala on The Slew
Artist: Kid Koala Presents The Slew Title: 100% City: Montreal/Vancouver, Canada By Meaghan Bent —————– A couple of years back Eric San (aka Kid Koala) and Dylan J. Frombach (aka Dynomite D) were approached to soundtrack a new documentary feature
Interview: Kid Koala on The Slew
Artist: Kid Koala Presents The Slew Title: 100% City: Montreal/Vancouver, Canada By Meaghan Bent —————– A couple of years back Eric San (aka Kid Koala) and Dylan J. Frombach (aka Dynomite D) were approached to soundtrack a new documentary feature
Go Backstage at Polaris
by Kristin Kent Here’s the goal, interview 10 bands in 60 minutes. So that leaves about three minutes per band. Let’s see, there’s Damian from Fucked Up. No, Much Music just got him. Metric? Bravo’s got them. This is proving
Go Backstage at Polaris
by Kristin Kent Here’s the goal, interview 10 bands in 60 minutes. So that leaves about three minutes per band. Let’s see, there’s Damian from Fucked Up. No, Much Music just got him. Metric? Bravo’s got them. This is proving
Fucked Up takes the Prize!
THE CHEMISTRY OF COMMON LIFE by FUCKED UP WINS 2009 POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE Fucked Up was named the winner of the fourth annual Polaris Music Prize in a gala ceremony held at Toronto’s Concert Hall at the Masonic Temple last
Fucked Up takes the Prize!
THE CHEMISTRY OF COMMON LIFE by FUCKED UP WINS 2009 POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE Fucked Up was named the winner of the fourth annual Polaris Music Prize in a gala ceremony held at Toronto’s Concert Hall at the Masonic Temple last