Music
Ashley Sloggett: Between Sleep and Summer EP
Burlington, ON songstress Ashley Sloggett is at it again, delivering her upbeat folk rock sound to the listening public with her new six track EP Between Sleep and Summer. Her first release known as The Annum EP was a definite winner, spawning a fantastic music video for the tune “Soldier Slave,” which earned the album […]
CMW 2012: I Mother Earth Reunites to Annihilate the Sound Academy
I Mother Earth (IME) reunited last Friday to play their second show in two nights as part of Canadian Music Week (CMW) and absolutely tore the roof off the Sound Academy. “Last night, we didn’t know what our plan was, after tonight we’re going to have one,” said lead singer Brian Byrne to the jam […]
CMW 2012: The Pack AD Smash the Horseshoe
The Pack AD delivered a mind-boggling performance amidst a swarm of sweaty, beer spitting party animals at the Horseshoe last night as part of Canadian Music Week (CMW). “Holy sh*t. It’s a sweatbox in here,” said The Pack AD drummer Maya Miller. “We’re going to play some songs, followed by some songs, because that’s what […]
CMW 2012: Treble Charger Returns to Rock the Phoenix
Fans packed the Phoenix last night to witness Treble Charger reunite and rock the building in honour of Canadian Music Week (CMW). “Hey, you remember 1998 too?” said lead vocalist Greig Nori upon hitting the stage. “Seeing the crowd makes a guy like me feel special.” The show was the first live performance for the […]
The Darcys – AJA
After a successful release of their self-titled album on Arts & Crafts, The Darcys are back at it again with another free, downloadable album to quench the musical thirsts of their adoring and growing fan base. This time around, the Toronto based quartet reworked a classic album by a band that has inspired them and […]
Adaline – Modern Romantics
Modern Romantics is the sophomore album from the wonderfully, captivating Adaline, a brilliant songstress from Canada, who hit the music scene with her 2008 debut Famous for Fire. The debut was just the starting point for this talented artist, as she begins to establish herself with a uniquely diverse and creative flair. Her brilliant work […]
1977 – So is the Sea EP
1977, a band from Port Credit of the Greater Toronto area, features singer/songwriter Julie Kendall, guitarist Brent Hough, drummer Jordan Bruce and bassist Owen Marchildon. Kendall’s sister Sarah Harris also lends her voice to the band. Kendall, the inspiration behind 1977, first entered the music scene as a keyboard player with Bellevue in 2005. She […]
The Darcys
Toronto based quartet The Darcys is comprised of Jason Couse, Wes Marskell, Dave Hurlow and Michael le Riche. The group, self-described as a post-soul and shoe gaze band inspired by Steely Dan and compared to Radiohead, recently made their self-titled album available on their website (www.thedarcys.ca) for free to the public. The release comes after […]
Out on the Point – The Key Frames
Toronto, Ontario roots rock band The Key Frames is comprised of banjo player Theo Edmands, guitarist Rob Webster, drummer Dan Schwartz, bass player Ryan Higgins and guitarist Brian Passmore. The band, which recently toured the Maritimes on a nine date tour promoting their latest album “Out on the Point,” is a delightful group of musicians […]
SpitFist Tears the Roof off Sneaky Dee’s
Toronto punk rock band SpitFist is four badass, hard-edged women, who don’t give a crap about anything you say. Comprised of vocalist Stacey McCool, guitarist and vocalist Dee Prescott, bass player Alicia Bernard and drummer Caitlin Watson, the foursome brought their edgy, punk style to Sneaky Dee’s at the corner of College and Bathurst for […]