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May 15, 2013 · by Robyn · 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…

· by Amy · 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 6, 2013 · by Amy · 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…

· by Robyn · 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 · by Amy · 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 29, 2013 · by Amy · 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!…

· by Robyn · London, Music, New this Week, Shows
diplo

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…

April 22, 2013 · by Amy · New this Week, Shows, Toronto
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We are waiting for warm weather to take over Toronto, and we have lots of good music this week to get you through the final cold days. The Babies are at the Silver Dollar to kick off the week on Tuesday, and Jim James continues at the Phoenix on Wednesday. The music rolls on into…

· by Robyn · London, Music, New this Week, Shows
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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…

April 15, 2013 · by Robyn · London, Music, New this Week, Shows
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A small week for sounds across the city this week. Still, some amazing acts to feed your palette including indie rockers Surfer Blood, and Amercian psych rockers Sun Araw at Corsica Studios on Thursday. Tuesday 16 April – King Creosote @ The Slaughtered Lamb Wednesday 17 April – Surfer Blood @ Electrowerkz Wednesday 17 April…

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