Interview: Gold & Youth

All that glitters really is gold for this group of young Vancouver musicians, whose transformation from a less polished sonic past has led to a bright future. Their debut LP Beyond Wilderness will finally hit record stores May 16th, and thanks to the Toronto-based label Arts & Crafts (currently celebrating their 10 year anniversary), Gold & Youth…

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Interview: ZZ Ward

With powerhouse vocals, amazing taste and an incredible ability to negate the genre trap (and not to mention a killer band), ZZ Ward‘s live show had us drooling over her sound, her vibe, the whole package. The Oregon-based musician and songwriter’s style and influence range from the roots of blues and rock to the most…

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Shows this Week: Toronto

Shows this Week: London

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May 15, 2013 · London, New this Week, Shows
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Monday 13 May – Hurray for the Riff Raff @ The Lexington Monday 13 May – Kronos Quartet & Bryce Dressner @ The Barbican Tuesday 14 May – Lord Huron @ Scala Tuesday 14 May – MO @ Cargo Tuesday 14 May – Woodkid @ Roundhouse Tuesday 14 May – Suuns @ XOYO Wednesday 15…

May 15, 2013 · New this Week, Shows, Toronto
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With the weather yo-yo-ing out of control, you can count on good music for rain or shine in Toronto this week. Sadly Haim will no longer be joining Vampire Weekend on Thursday as originally billed, but there are still lots of great tunes leading into the long weekend. Monday, May 13 – Youth Lagoon @…

May 9, 2013 · Music, Worth A Listen...
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As one of the best live touring acts around at the moment, we’re so pleased to see funk/soul heroes, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings are back with their 5th album Give The People What They Want out August 26 via Daptone Records. Recorded at their home in Bushwick’s Daptone House of Soul Studios after two…

May 6, 2013 · New this Week, Shows, Toronto
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Tonight new Toronto band The Nursery make their debut at the Drake Underground, and we can’t wait to check out their synth-pop sound. Also tonight, the Unseen Strangers throw their album release party at Hugh’s Room, and we have long adored this bluegrass crew. Foxygen rolls through Wrongbar on Thursday, and the amazing Charles Bradley…

May 6, 2013 · London, Music, New this Week, Shows
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It’s finally hot and sunny and May is gracing us with some amazing shows this month. Here’s the first batch of bangers to start off the month: Monday 6 May – Savages @ Rough Trade East Monday 6 May – Luke Sital-Singh @ Cinema Museum Wednesday 8 May – Angel Olsen @ Cinema Museum Wednesday…

May 2, 2013 · Featured, Interviews, Music, Toronto
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All that glitters really is gold for this group of young Vancouver musicians, whose transformation from a less polished sonic past has led to a bright future. Their debut LP Beyond Wilderness will finally hit record stores May 16th, and thanks to the Toronto-based label Arts & Crafts (currently celebrating their 10 year anniversary), Gold & Youth…

April 30, 2013 · Music, Worth A Listen...
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We have just stumbled upon new German group Okta Logue, and are blown away. The foursome have a mature sound that reminds us of some of the best classic rock heroes, but seem to effortlessly blend in a modern psychedelic folk sound. They’ve already won us over with their first single, “Transit”, a 7-minute banger…

April 29, 2013 · Music, New this Week, Shows, Toronto
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April showers have taken over the city, and music seems to be the only ray of sunshine we have left! The Lumineers return to Toronto for two shows later this week, definitely a highlight for the city’s concert goers. Also don’t miss Julie Doiron’s in store performance at Soundscapes on Thursday evening. Full list of recommendations below!…