You are currently browsing: Show Review
Listen to new shit: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Genre: Alternative
Jul 19, 2010I recently visited Halifax and really really liked it; alot more than a Toronto-snob grade 12-version of myself would. In the over-saturated music market that is Toronto, we often lose [...]
The Heavy Perform at Breaks, Beats, & Culture (HD Video)
Genre: Alternative
Jul 16, 2010I had the opportunity to hit up Breaks, Beats, & Culture last weekend, and see a host of fantastic (and free) shows on their stage. The Heavy, who I started [...]
Wolfgang Gartner Plays Mod Club (HD Video)
Genre: Electronic
Jul 4, 2010If you were one of the unfortunate few not at the Mod Club two nights ago, I have bad news for you: you missed what is definitively the best DJ [...]
De La Soul Plays Yonge and Dundas Square June 20th During NXNE 2010 (Video)
Genre: Hip Hop
Jun 23, 2010On June 20th, one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time took the stage at Yonge and Dundas Square in front of an audience of such a size [...]
Kid Sister Plays Yonge and Dundas Square June 20th During NXNE 2010 (Video)
Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop
Jun 23, 2010The Kid Sister show was one that I looked forward to with some pause for concern. I had only familiarity with but three tracks and as many comments about her [...]
Wavves Plays Yonge and Dundas Square June 19 During NXNE 2010
Genre: Alternative
Jun 22, 2010Wavves took the big stage on a hot afternoon following Surfer Blood’s set, and from the minute they took the stage until their last, they oozed Wayne’s World. I hadn’t [...]
Arcade Fire Plays Danforth Music Hall Saturday June 12th
Genre: Alternative
Jun 22, 2010The Arcade Fire’s first full length, Funeral, reached its height at the same time that the rest of the world started asking themselves, “What is Paul Martin putting in the [...]
Surfer Blood Plays Yonge and Dundas Square June 19 During NXNE 2010 (Video)
Genre: Alternative
Jun 21, 2010The afternoon of the 19th was a hot one at the free NXNE 2010 stage in Yonge and Dundas Square. The sun was between two buildings for several hours, and [...]
K-Os Plays Yonge and Dundas Square June 18 During NXNE 2010 (Video)
Genre: Hip Hop
Jun 20, 2010There I am, 10m in front of the biggest crowd I’ve seen in Toronto. My heart is racing, and excitement is mounting. Sound check is over, smoke is coming from [...]
Zeus, Grand Analog, & Friends Impress NXNE Crowd @ The Rivoli June 17, 2010
Genre: Alternative, Hip Hop
Jun 18, 2010Last night I attended the CBC Radio 2 NXNE showcase at The Rivoli on Queen. We got there pretty early, and beat what turned out to be a huge crowd [...]
Toro Y Moi and Caribou @ Phoenix Concert Theater
Genre: Alternative
Jun 3, 2010On this weekday the sold-out Phoenix Concert Theater was brimming with anticipation for Caribou, whose newest album Swim was met with critical acclaim. The warmup group were made up of [...]
EPMD Set at Opera House May 28, 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
May 29, 2010Last night I had the pleasure of seeing EPMD for the second time in the last year, and the more intimate Opera House setting served them well. These guys are [...]
LCD Soundsytem Tears Down The Guvernment – May 25, 2010
Genre: Alternative
May 29, 2010On Tuesday night The Guvernment was the fullest I’ve ever seen the venue, in anticipation of LCD Soundsystem’s headlining performance. The band was preceded by opener and DFA Records label [...]
Brother Ali, Fashawn, and BK-One on the Breakin’ Dawn Tour
Genre: Hip Hop
Apr 10, 2010I had a chance to see a long time favourite, Brother Ali, do a show last night. I also had the rare opportunity of finding a new favourite, at a [...]
The Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77 @ the Coronet Theatre, London
Genre: Electronic
Apr 6, 2010The constant stream of amazing musical talent in London continues. Last weekend I found myself back at the Coronet Theatre to see The Bloody Beetroots, but with the addition of [...]
YYZ Records Showcase In Review
Genre: Electronic
Mar 16, 2010Friday’s YYZ Records Showcase kicked off the Canadian Music Festival weekend, and left me so disenchanted it took two days to simmer down enough to comment on the show. Granted, [...]
Ed Banger 7 Year Hits London
Genre: Electronic
Mar 14, 2010Two things about London are frustrating: the street layouts make zero sense, and it’s actually difficult to plan your weeks around the ridiculous amount of international DJ talent that cruises [...]
Thank you Scion; for Nacho Lovers, JOTS, AC Slater, and Drop The Lime
Genre: Electronic
Feb 17, 2010Yes yes y’all. I hope that the majority of you folks took ALL weekend to recover from Thursday night. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, shame on you. [...]
Bass of Hearts – A Success Story
Genre: Dubstep, Electronic
Feb 17, 2010Cody LeKush and I have been involved in a couple of jams together, however, really there are 2 that have really stood out. The first, Voyeur, happened towards the end [...]
Friends
