Ethel Cain may be on her Freezer Bride tour but things are only heating up for the rising star who’s quickly selling out show after show. While Hayden Silas Anhedönia is the artist behind the project known as Ethel Cain,…
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever is one of the tightest live bands around. Following an almost 2 year wait, the Melbourne quintet finally made their way back to Toronto, delivering a melodic setlist of jangling, effervescent rock and roll. Kicking things…
The Backseat Lovers brought their Turning Point Tour to Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre on July 28. Along on the tour is Over Under, as well from Utah. Over Under set the scene with their soft melodies and emotive musicianship. The…
With Sacred Rose Festival a month away, it’s a good time for an exploration into what can make your good times even better. Even if you’re not heading to Sacred Rose at SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago on August 26-28, this…
When it comes to crafting mystery with smart hooks, look no further than Welsh-born Cate Le Bon. Now six albums into her career, she belongs to an idiosyncratic group of pop alchemists, strong on visuals with a knack for infectious,…
Festival season is back in full force. Later than we like, ADDICTED kicked it off in Québec City at Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ). Each year, FEQ attracts thousands of local and international crowds to the Plains of Abraham. The…
As a band, Lime Cordiale is pure theatricality. Formed by brothers Louis and Oli Leimbach, the Australian duo inhabit colourful western “nudie” suits and strong music chops, all while performing songs with clever twists. At Toronto’s Velvet Underground, the audience…
The current tour by Alanis Morissette has been characterized as a Jagged Little Pill 25th anniversary tour. Following an intimate opening montage of home movies and MTV clips, the Ottawa-born singer kept the sold-out crowd on their feet with the likes…
Led by vocalist Baden Donegal, Australia’s Ocean Alley‘s sound leaves you torn between sweet vocals and scorching musicianship. At Toronto’s Opera House, the band began with ‘Tombstone’, a searing track from their latest LP Lonely Diamond. From there they continued with a…
When you’re performing live music, the audience is right there in front of you. This can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking, especially if it’s your first time. However, with a little preparation, you can minimize the stress and make the…