Archive for the ‘Music’ Category
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…
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…
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…
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 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!…
Get your fix this week. Whether you head over to Birthdays for one of Peace’s sold night shows this week, or snagged a ticket for what’s bound to be a killer party with Diplo at London Field’s Brewery, have fun as we head into the bank holiday weekend. Monday 29 April – Chvrches @ Village…
In true Brooklyn fashion, The Babies lo-fi approach took over the Silver Dollar room on Tuesday. Their psych-inspired garage rock tends to tip the pop scales. Repetitive hooks and catchy riffs keep their sound fairly simple, but in certain moments the band opens up and approaches a fullness that leaves you wanting more. Sharing songs off their…
Akron/Family stopped off to feed Toronto’s insatiable psych appetite on Friday (or maybe its just us?). With their loose improvisation and guided noise we were quickly zoned in to the sound and movement. The psychedelic barrage laced with folk, inspired songwriting and melodies had the Lee’s Palace crowd lost in the fully immersive set. Their songs are a…
In support of this week’s album launch of Bankrupt! everyone’s favourite Parisian band, Phoenix plays a somewhat more intimate gig on Monday at Shepherd’s Bush Empire. California garage-rockers, The Growlers also play a two-night sold out stint at the Shacklewell Arms. Hot tickets, not to be missed. Monday 22 April – Phoenix @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire Wednesday…
Jackson Scott is one of the latest newbies signed to powerhouse label Fat Possum , and is due to release his debut album Melbourne this summer. The 20 year old from Asheville, North Carolina has been making waves with just two tracks up on his Soundcloud, including the first single, “That Awful Sound”. Take a listen for yourself…
