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More than a decade in the making, Andy Shauf’s Foxwarren proved it was worth the wait at Lee’s Palace
Foxwarren is the latest and greatest offering out of the Canadian Prairies and we hope they’re here to stay. Read our review from their first of two nights at Lee’s Palace and check out all the photos from their set here.
High school flashbacks and ageing Rock Stars at Rockstar Disrupt Festival
Atreyu, Circa Survive, Thrice and The Used on the same bill? Did I jump into a time machine and go back to the early 2000s when emo, screamo and metalcore was the music of choice?
Fruit Bats deliver all the feels on their latest single "Ocean"
Chicago folk-rock act Fruit Bats have recently dropped their latest album Gold Past Life via Merge Records on June 21. We’re absolutely obsessed with this album and specifically this track “Ocean”.
The best albums of 2019 (so far)
We’re halfway through the year and we’ve already seen and heard a ton of new music. We’ve put together a list of twenty five albums that we’re deeming to be the best of 2019 (so far)… according to us.
Glassjaw performed to 200 people in Toronto and it was glorious
Glassjaw. Toronto. Jasper Dandy? You may need a minute to let that sink in if you’re a long time Glassjaw fan like myself. Read our review of their set and check out all of the photos that we captured at the link.
6 Drake songs for the 6ix to celebrate the Toronto Raptors historic 2019 NBA Finals WIN
Last night the Toronto Raptors made history with a historic win against the Golden State Warriors to become the 2019 NBA Champions. Here’s 6 Drake songs for the 6ix to keep the party going.
10 photo passes and the stories behind them
From stacking Insta likes to getting published, it all starts with the almighty photo pass. Read about 10 photo passes and the stories behind them featuring Blink-182, Taylor Swift, Metallica and more.
Pillars deliver an intoxicating soundscape on "Dissolution"
Pillars is a Post Rock band from Indianapolis that you absolutely need to know about. “Dissolution” was the first single off their latest release Cavum and is a must listen track for any Post Rock fan.
Crumb will keep you coming back for more with their track "Fall Down"
Crumb have been baiting us with infectious tracks since 2016 and we’re all about to get hooked. Watch the visualizer video they dropped for their single “Fall Down” and get hooked immediately.
5 Glassjaw photos to get you stoked for their upcoming show at Jasper Dandy
To get you stoked about their upcoming show at Jasper Dandy, I dipped into the archives and pulled together five of my favourite shots that I’ve taken of Glassjaw over the years.
Whitney release new track "FTA" and it's pure bliss
Whitney dropped a brand new track called “FTA” via YouTube. The apparent reworked track off their upcoming record is stellar and should hold you until they post an official single.
Alexisonfire make dreams come true with new song "Complicit"
Alexisonfire have once again answered their fans prayers and released a new single titled “Complicit”. The new song follows "Familiar Drugs," which arrived earlier this year and marked the band's first new material in 10 years.
Looking back at Solange in 2013 at Danforth Music Hall
We thought it was about time we dug deep in the archives and revisit our photos of Solange’s stellar performance at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall back in 2013. Check out all the photos and stream her new album at the link.
Big Thief lift you into outer space with their catchy track "UFOF"
Brooklyn’s Big Thief released a new track off their upcoming release with the same name “U.F.O.F.” This track is straight up addictive. I can’t stop listening to it and I think you’ll feel the same.
These photos of Darkest Hour prove that metalcore is alive and well
Darkest Hour performed a solid show with support from fellow metalcore act Unearth. Click the link and check out the photos to see what you missed and induce flashbacks to 2004.
Back patches, upside down crosses, and everything else we saw at Behemoth's show
Behemoth recently toured through Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall for a sold-out show alongside At The Gates and Wolves in The Throne Room. Read our full review and see all the photos here.
Tribulation rose from the depths below to bring Lee’s Palace a stadium-worthy performance
Swedish heavy metal band Tribulation returned to Toronto last week alongside co-headlining doom metallers Pallbearer. Read our review and check out the photos from their set at the link.
Saying Goodbye to Slayer With Help From Testament, Behemoth, Anthrax, and Lamb of God
It was a sad day for Toronto metal fans on Tuesday night as thrash metal legends Slayer said goodbye with their final show in the city. Read our full review and see all the photos from the night here.
The sun & the fans came out for July Talk at CBC Music Fest
CBC Music Fest was an eclectic day of music, food, and fun. Another strong showing for the family-friendly all-Canadian festival at RBC Echo Beach. Read all about it and see our photos here.
A Look At Budweiser Stage's Opening Night With Portugal. The Man and Broken Social Scene
Budweiser Stage celebrated their opening night to kick off the summer season with two solid rock acts, Portugal. The Man and Broken Social Scene. Read all about it and check out the photos here.