Holy White Hounds w/ The Pretty Reckless & Them Evils @ The Phoenix, Toronto November 13, 2016 Toronto’s Phoenix Theatre has seen a number of different talented acts, even when it was previously named The Diamond. On this night in November, [...]
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 [...]
Royal Canoe @ Lee’s Palace, Toronto October 27, 2016 Last week’s Royal Canoe show at Lee’s Palace was an exceptionally challenging performance for the group to pull off. Just earlier in the week, the band experienced a substantial mid-tour [...]
Diamond Mind @ The Burdock, Toronto October 26, 2016 Diamond Mind (Liam Trimble, Matthew Cardinal, Aidan Lucas-Buckland) brought their musical bag of tricks to a cozy Burdock on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The rich array of musical styles by [...]
Joseph @ The Great Hall, Toronto October 25, 2016 Joseph brought their signature, intricate harmonies to warm an otherwise chilly October Tuesday evening at Toronto’s newly renovated Great Hall on October 25, 2016. It was their only Canadian [...]
Andrew Collins Trio @ Hugh’s Room, Toronto October 21, 2016 Hugh’s Room is no stranger to a range of musical talent. The intimate venue supports a plethora of genres – including Blues, Folk, Bluegrass, and Jazz – but it is rare [...]
HEADED EAST AN INTERVIEW WITH JUSTIN RUTLEDGE It was an increased sense of disillusionment that plucked Alt-Country singer-songwriter Justin Rutledge from his Toronto residence to the eastern shores of Lake Ontario. Though the Juno Award winner [...]
Colin James @ The Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto October 18, 2016 Although October’s been fairly cool this year, things were heating up in the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. As reputation has it, the popular bar has hosted a number of famous musicians [...]
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott @ Hugh’s Room, Toronto October 16, 2016 “This is my new favourite brand of whiskey,” mumbles Folk patriarch Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, brandishing a plastic water bottle underneath the green lights of the Hugh’s [...]
GORD DOWNIE ANNOUNCES RECONCILIATION FUND WITH WENJACK FAMILY + SHARES FIRST SONG FROM ‘SECRET PATH’ ARTS & CRAFTS WWW.SECRETPATH.CA Mike and Gord Downie and the family of Chanie Wenjack today announce the creation of a new Fund [...]
CONTEST CLOSED WE ARE GIVING AWAY 1 PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE LA SERA PERFORM TRACKS FROM THEIR TWO RECENT RELEASES MUSIC FOR LISTENING TO MUSIC TO AND QUEENS EP AT THE SILVER DOLLAR! 1 PAIR OF TICKETS TO BE WON! SUBSCRIBE TO THE OFFICIAL [...]
A SPILL VIDEO FEATURE – SUCCESSPOOL AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CHRISFORT Hi. My name is Chris and I like guitar and I like comics and I like skateboards. I’m in a band called Treefort- We are part of Trondo’s open-mic scene, and I’d like [...]
Julian Taylor Band @ Lee’s Palace, Toronto October 7, 2016 Toronto’s a vibrant and bustling city, but within the doors of Lee’s Palace was an even more fun and lively collection of talented musicians performing. Julian Taylor band was set [...]
TUNS BRINGS ACCLAIMED DEBUT LP TO TORONTO ON NOVEMBER 4 AT LEE’S PALACE EAST COAST SUPER-GROUP OF CHRIS MURPHY, MATT MURPHY, AND MIKE O’NEILL SELF-TITLED ALBUM OUT NOW VIA ROYAL MOUNTAIN RECORDS Comprised of Chris Murphy (Sloan), Matt [...]
Darenots – “Focus To Faded” A Spill Exclusive Canadian Video Premiere Skillfully combining the best of hip hop, reggae, trap, and rock with earworm hooks, Toronto’s Darenots are the genre busting sound of the city. Since [...]
Derrick May @ Apollo Inc., Toronto (secret location) October 1, 2016 Derrick May, another legend, is a prominent Detroit-born DJ and producer with residential ties to Chicago. Born in 1963, Derrick May grew up with friends, Juan Atkins and Kevin [...]
MUSIC MURAL TO TOWER OVER YONGE STREET September 28, 2016 @ Granby Parkette, Toronto Artist Adrian Hayles is bringing the musical vibrancy of the ’50’s and ’60’s Toronto back to Yonge Street with his ambitious 22-storey fresco. A crowd gathered [...]
JONOJOSH – “BIRDS” OUTSIDE EP (2016) Independent September 26, 2016 Toronto-based artist JonoJosh is releasing his forthcoming EP Outside which will be hitting the shelves on October 21st. The video for the track “Birds” marks [...]
GORD DOWNIE ANNOUNCES ‘SECRET PATH’ CONCERTS ARTS & CRAFTS WWW.SECRETPATH.CA In conjunction with the release of Secret Path, the forthcoming album, book, and film, Gord Downie has announced two live shows, in Ottawa (October [...]
A SPILL VIDEO FEATURE – THE MARROWS AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS FORT Hi. My name is Chris and I like guitar and I like comics and I like skateboards. I’m in a band called Treefort. We are part of Trondo’s open-mic scene, and I’d like [...]
DJ Harvey @ Coda, Toronto September 17, 2016 DJ Harvey, nicknamed “The Keith Richards of Dance Music” and “One of 25 DJs that rule the earth” by Rolling Stone, brought his blend of trippy Disco to command the decks alongside Young Marco at Coda [...]
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 [...]
Jeff Scroggins & Colorado And The Foggy Hogtown Boys @ Junction City Music Hall, Toronto September 15, 2016 Like many University of Toronto alumni, my first taste of Bluegrass in the city began inside the red walls of the Silver Dollar Room, [...]
in/future Festival 2016 @ Ontario Place, Toronto September 15-25, 2016 In/future, dubbed “A Festival of Art & Music at Ontario Place,” premiered September 15-25, 2016 at the abandoned Ontario Place grounds. Presented and overseen by Art [...]
