Amen Dunes Freedom

Published Mar 31, 2018

In his ten years as Amen Dunes, Damon McMahon's music has never shied away from introspection. Freedom is the New York-based songwriter's fi...

Vagabon Infinite Worlds

Published Feb 28, 2017

"Safe spaces" can be hard to come by when you're a POC artist — especially in predominantly white music communities — but when Cameroon-born...

Cass McCombs / Delicate Steve The Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto ON, October 26

Published Oct 27, 2016

Of all the albums singer-songwriter Cass McCombs has released over the last 10 years, his eighth LP, Mangy Love, is his most focused and poi...

She-Devils Silver Dollar, Toronto ON, May 7

Published May 08, 2016

Montreal's She-Devils may have the most minimal live setup around, but Audrey Ann and noise maker Kyle Jukka had no problem creating dreamy,...

For Esmé Silver Dollar, Toronto ON, May 7

Published May 08, 2016

There's something to be said about For Esmé, a band who refused to let technical difficulties stop them from playing their set. Last night a...

NAO Mod Club, Toronto ON, May 6

Published May 07, 2016

Even after various collaborations with Jai & AK Paul, and two flawless EPs, NAO's popularity in North America came as a bit of shock to her...

Wild Nothing The Opera House, Toronto ON, May 5

Published May 06, 2016

Upon first listen, Wild Nothing's latest album, Life Of Pause, demonstrates a change in Jack Tatum's approach to exploring new sounds and so...

Charlie Hilton The Opera House, Toronto ON, May 5

Published May 06, 2016

When Charlie Hilton isn't getting dreamy with her band Blouse, she's putting out music that's just as dreamy and spellbound on her own.  ...

Heat The Garrison, Toronto ON, May 4

Published May 05, 2016

Montreal's Heat took the stage after the B Boys' set, starting things off with a sea of washed-out guitar lines that led into more heavenly,...

B Boys The Garrison, Toronto ON, May 4

Published May 05, 2016

"Thanks for coming guys! We're gonna keep on hitting ya," quipped the guitarist of B Boys before jumping into more fuzzed-out jams for the c...

Wild Nothing Life of Pause

Published Feb 19, 2016

Third albums are typically the moment in a band's evolving artistry when one looks back on their achievements thus far and asks themselves:...

Porches Pool

Published Feb 08, 2016

From dreamy Americana to his new-wave tinged dark pop, the early stages of Porches found Aaron Maine penning some very evocative narratives...

She-Devils She-Devils EP

Published Jan 15, 2016

In 2014, Audrey Ann and noise artist Kyle Jukka began making music as She-Devils, a duo whose formless soundscapes quickly evolve into sonic...

Rhye / Laser The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto ON, December 8

Published Dec 09, 2015

Even after two years, Rhye's debut LP, Woman, still has the power to leave a room completely spellbound, trapped in stillness as every word...

Small Black Best Blues

Published Oct 19, 2015

Small Black's third album manages to remain blissful even while reliving hard times. On Best Blues, the Brooklyn band translate pain into sy...

Homeshake / Sheer Agony / Baby Cages Adelaide Hall, Toronto ON, August 13

Published Aug 14, 2015

Even with the funkiest jams and a killer backing band at your deposal, it can be really hard to keep a crowd attentive and focused on your s...

Future Islands Scene De La Montagne, Montreal QC, August 2

Published Aug 04, 2015

Father John Misty's set wound up going overtime, but that didn't stop Future Islands from making the best of their shortened time. "We don't...

Kendrick Lamar Scene De La Riverie, Montreal QC, August 1

Published Aug 02, 2015

"I'm so honoured to be back in front of y'all," said Kendrick Lamar after a monstrous introduction with "Money Trees." The pensive rapper th...

Alvvays Scene De La Vallee, Montreal QC, August 1

Published Aug 02, 2015

It took Alvvays a little longer than expected to pinpoint their sound issue before they could begin their set. But the power of positive thi...

Lion Babe Scene Des Arbres, Montreal QC, August 1

Published Aug 02, 2015

Lion Babe frontwoman Jillian Harvey statuesque beauty seemed to turn heads the second she and Lucas Goodman graced the stage with their live...