About Cassandra Popescu
Cassandra is a writer and photographer based in Toronto, Ontario. In 2015, she picked up a camera and dove into concert photography. Since then, she has covered events like Festival d'été de Québec, Wayhome, Toronto Urban Roots Festival, Field Trip, Canadian Music Week, NXNE, and many more.
Australian rock group Gang of Youths shook the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on May 6, 2022. I had first heard about Gang of Youths from a number of music-savvy friends, so I was excited to finally have the opportunity…
Multi-talented singer/songwriter mxmtoon hit the stage at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on May 4, 2022, as part of the Rising tour, supporting the release of her forthcoming album (out May 20). mxmtoon crafts relatable pop songs with clever, honest…
Hailing from Austin, Texas, indie-pop group Hovvdy hit the stage at Baby G in Toronto on May 1, 2022, as part of their True Love tour. Hovvdy’s sound has a compelling softness to it, and even for the new listener, their…
On April 27, 2022, iconic Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire took to the stage at HISTORY, one of Toronto’s newest live music venues. The free concert celebrated the return to live music in a slick new venue and kicked off a…
Montreal Soul and R&B singer Léonie Gray has released her debut album Who? a collection of gritty, groovy, and honest tracks exploring themes of mental health, interpersonal relationships, sexuality, and personal introspection. The album documents part of Léonie’s twenties, and the knowledge…
Montreal-based singer-songwriter Emi Jeen released No Emotion = No Tomorrow, an edgy pop track tackling the pitfalls of the modern dating world. The track is a catchy anthem for anyone who’s ever been disappointed in the never-ending game of swiping…
Toronto-based contemporary folk artist Sarah Hiltz has released her latest album, Calm Fury, an eclectic collection of tracks exploring the complexities of anger as an emotion. Through rich storytelling and moments of sonic tension, reflection, and release, the album cycles…
JUNO-award-winning band The Bros. Landreth has released Stay, the first single from their forthcoming album Come Morning, due May 13th. The new track contemplates settling down from the perspective of touring musicians with a light-hearted music video full of board…
Americana Folk duo Clever Hopes (Andrew Shaver & Eva Foote), have released their debut album, Artefact. Written in Australia after the breakup of a deeply rooted love, the album tells the tale of heartbreak through honest and vulnerable storytelling, with…
Silverstein hit the stage at HISTORY in Toronto on December 12, 2021 to play an incredible 3-set show. Like most of us, fans had been waiting since 2020 to finally experience the band’s 20-year anniversary show, and Silverstein certainly did…