Låpsley These Elements XL Recordings Rhythmic elements run through an ambient electronic and soulful sound which emanate from this four-track musical release. Unique beats and clicks keep the listener engaged and interested in hearing what’s [...]
VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL @ JERICHO BEACH PARK, VANCOUVER JULY 19-21, 2019 Now in its 42nd year, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival continues to impress. As a Canadian cultural institution, “it is a unique community-based celebration [...]
BASS COAST @ MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA JULY 12-15, 2019 Bass Coast is a thoughtfully curated boutique music and art festival. This year’s theme of duality was expressed throughout the weekend, “…in a world of duality where opposite forces [...]
2018 Hillside Festival @ Guelph Lake Conservation Area, Guelph July 13-15, 2018 The theme of this year’s festival was countering hate with beauty – tireless efforts were made to ensure that was weaved throughout the festival. There were a [...]
Bernice Puff LP: In The Air Without A Shape Arts & Crafts Bernice’s latest album Puff LP: In The Air Without A Shape, shakes up all of Toronto’s current sound. This album is a minimalist follow up to Puff EP, produced by Grammy Award winner [...]
Kamasi Washington @ The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto November 16, 2017 If you feel like you need a boost of life, Kamasi Washington’s emotional jazz and bebop infused melodies are certainly the remedy. Proving his talents with the release of his [...]
WAYHOME MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL 2017 @ Burl’s Creek, Oro-Medonte July 28 – July 30, 2017 Oro-Medonte was bustling the weekend of July 28-30 with everything in place for WayHome’s third year in the running. The third installment of [...]
Little Dragon @ The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto May 4, 2017 Grammy-nominated Swedish electronic group, Little Dragon, recently released their latest album Season High on April 14th with Loma Vista Records. This is their 5th studio album. As [...]
Bonobo w/ Romare @ The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto April 24, 2017 Tickets went quick for Bonobo. The Danforth Music Hall entrance was sprinkled with fans looking for the last few tickets floating around. Those who made the cut were granted an [...]
SIMPLY POP…OR NOT A CONVERSATION WITH JAIKE STAMBACH OF THE HISTORY OF COLOUR TV Something Like Eternity is the History of Colour TV’s third full length album. For anyone who has listened to their previous albums – Emerald Cures Chic Ills [...]
PACT “Thoughts” Music Video Premiere @ Small World Music Centre, Toronto December 8, 2016 The PACT – Urban Peace Program in Toronto is a charitable organization whose mandate is to provide free life skills and job skills [...]
Låpsley @ The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto November 6, 2016 Holly Lapsley Fletcher, known as “Låpsley” to her fans, brought soulful to the next level on November 6 at The Danforth Music Hall. You would never be able to guess that this Brit [...]
GOODNIGHT CITY AN INTERVIEW WITH MARTHA WAINWRIGHT When you hear the name Wainwright, a handful of talented musicians and performers come to mind. Martha’s latest album Goodnight City just raised the Wainwright bar. She began her [...]
MNFSTO10 FESTIVAL ft. ANDERSON PAAK & THE FREE NATIONALS, KAYTRANADA + DANIEL CAESAR @ TD Echo Beach, Toronto September 17, 2016 This year’s MNFSTO10 Festival of Community and Culture marked a big year since it was founded in 2007. A [...]
TURF – Toronto Urban Roots Fest @ Fort York Garrison Common, Toronto September 16-18, 2016 Day One Modern Space Fun, fun, fun. That was the order of the day for Toronto’s newcomer Modern Space. As a selected participant in [...]
PERSEVERANCE AN INTERVIEW WITH DAN MANGAN Q: How did your influences change from your past album to the newest one, Unmake? A: Influence is an interesting saying; when you’re young or a teenager, you get nailed with a million things that [...]
Field Mouse Episodic Topshelf Records Field Mouse will be showcasing their first full-length album – Episodic, written as a five-piece band on their North American tour that begins August 4th in Philadelphia and ends October 12th in Ferndale. [...]
Hiatus Kaiyote @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto July 29, 2016 Hiatus Kaiyote (HK) tore it up in Toronto’s historical venue the Phoenix Concert Theatre on Friday, July 29. The band played to a packed house, but not before the majestic [...]
MAKING A BETTER FUTURE – TOGETHER AN INTERVIEW WITH SAM ROBERTS Sam Roberts Band, Juno Award-winning Rock band, released their latest single “If You Want It” on July 2, 2016 via Universal Music Canada. Written by Sam Roberts and produced [...]
Bad Willow @ The Cameron House, Toronto June 16, 2016 Toronto-based musician Alina Libkind is the opener for Bad Willow at The Cameron House Back Room. She begins her electro-pop set at 9:45pm, with clear musical influences from artists such as [...]
The Range w/ Rome Fortune @ Velvet Underground, Toronto May 25, 2016 The Range, aka James Hinton, is finishing up his month-long North American tour (which started May 4) at the Velvet Underground – a downtown Toronto venue that recently [...]
Jane’s Party Tunnel Visions Cadence Music Group Ok, let’s talk about lead single “Coming On Strong” by Jane’s Party. You can’t help but groove to the catchy upbeat tune – the lyrics, harmonies, and melodies just stick. To enter the full [...]
Living Hour @ Smiling Buddha, Toronto April 24, 2016 The evening kicks off at Smiling Buddha – an intimate venue and dive bar at College St. and Dovercourt Rd. that regularly hosts emerging Toronto alternative indie-rock bands. The opening trio [...]
The Range Potential Domino Records James Hinton, under alias of The Range, is a Brooklyn-based musician with broad sonic influences. His newest album, Potential – to be released March 25 – embodies the creative possibilities of our [...]
