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Photos: The Shins @ Sound Academy
On Wednesday May 23rd, American Indie rockers The Shins toured through Toronto’s Sound Academy in support of their most recent LP Port of Morrow (via. Sub Pop on March 16, 2012). Check out Steve St. Jean‘s photos from The Shins set below: Photography by: Steve St. Jean
News: Kanye West Unleashes Two New Songs On SNL
Saturday Night Live’s 2013 season finale was this past weekend and featured Kanye West as their musical guest for the finale. A perfect opportunity for Kanye to unleash two brand new songs that defy today’s hip-hop genre. As time progresses, Kanye continuously pushes the limits on what hip-hop music is and this is his biggest step out of the box yet. Check out both new songs below from SNL and let us know your thoughts in the comment section:
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Interview: Foals (Jack Bevan & Edwin Congreave)
Oxford’s Foals were in Toronto to perform at the Kool Haus on Saturday May 11th, supporting their brand new studio album Holy Fire (via. Warner Music on February 4th, 2013). BTW’s Steve St. Jean caught up with Jack Bevan (drums) and Edwin Congreave (keyboard) during the day for an interview to discuss their brand new LP, musical influences and of course… What they think life is. Watch our interview with Jack and Edwin of Foals below: If you missed them… Check out our photos from Foals Toronto gig at the Kool Haus here: Photos: Foals @ Kool Haus Videography/Interview by:…
Mayhem Fest Preview: An Interview w/ Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom
On July 10th, Toronto will be home to the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre featuring some of metal’s best acts. One of the bands Beyond The Watch is anticipating to see is Finnish metal band Children of Bodom. Alexi Laiho and the band will be manning the Musicians Institue stage to play a short but sweet set to all of their GTA fans. Don’t sweat it if you’re concerned about their short set times at Mayhem, the band is set to release their eighth and best studio album to date on June 11th entitled Halo of Blood (via. Nuclear Blast), so stay tuned for…
Interview: While She Sleeps
Sheffield’s While She Sleeps played their first ever Canadian date in Toronto when they toured through with Parkway Drive at Phoenix Concert Theatre on April 16th, 2013. BTW’s Steve St. Jean and Jeanette LeBlanc caught up with Aaran Mckenzie (Bass) and Lawrence Taylor (Vox) for an interview before their earth shattering set to discuss band inspirations, the making of This is the Six and so much more. Watch our While She Sleeps interview below: Check out our photos from their Toronto gig here: Photos: While She Sleeps @ Phoenix Concert Theatre Photography/Videography by: Steve St. Jean Interview by: Jeanette LeBlanc
Interview: Swollen Members (Rob The Viking)
BTW’s Sean Sirianni recently sat down with Rob The Viking of Swollen Members for an interview at Toronto’s The Rockpile music venue. From the past, present and future… they discuss all aspects of Swollen Members and of course what Rob The Viking thinks life is. Watch the interview below: Videography by: Sean Sirianni
