The Punk Queen joins the Indie Kings on tour. Miles away, literally and figuratively from where The National‘s relationship with Toronto started at the Horseshoe Tavern back in 2005, the Cincinnati band of dad rockers packed in thousands…
North Carolina’s electronic pop duo arrive at History in Toronto. In support of their latest album, No Rules Sandy, vocalist Amelia Meath and instrumentalist Nick Sanborn have hit the road for a North American tour. The couple has been recording…
The King of Americana returns to The Ryman North Touring in support of his ninth studio album, Weathervanes, Jason Isbell and his band, The 400 Unit made a stop at Massey Hall. Jason Isbell was one of many artists ADDICTED…
A night of moderned-up throwback music thrills a pumped-up crowd. Launched in New Orleans in 2007 when singer/guitarist David Shaw had a chance meeting with guitarist Zack Feinberg. Jams with drummer Andrew Campanelli and the eventual additions of Ed Williams…
On July 14th at 8:30 p.m., a light spiral appeared on the Meridian Hall stage in Toronto. Then a voice said, “Wanna know a secret?” This is how Melanie Martinez opened the night. It would be no surprise if people walking…
Declan McKenna ‘s North American The Big Return tour brought him to the Danforth Music Hall on July 11th for a sold-out show. The night began with opening performance by Hawaiian singer/songwriter Eli Smart, who joins McKenna on the second leg…
Words and photos by Laura Agudelo From Manchester, UK, to the stages of North America, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds arrived at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto on July 3rd. A resounding cheer across the venue began as soon as…
Aussie pop star returns to Toronto for a sold out show. Ruel, in support of his first full length album 4th Wall, is mid-tour across North America. Finishing with West Coast shows in July, Ruel stopped at the Danforth on…
After almost 4 years, the twin sister duo graces the Danforth stage. A few songs in at Tegan and Sara‘s June 15th show at the Danforth Music Hall, they told the story of their first appearance on the street, long…
Alt-pop quartet, The Aces began playing together in Provo, Utah 15 years ago. Started by sisters, drummer Alisa and vocalist and guitarist Cristal Ramirez, the two brought on friends, guitarist Katie Henderson and bassist McKenna Petty to round out the…