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Moneen's Emo Revival: Toronto celebrates 20 years of Moneen and Sparta with Special Guest Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional
Celebrating 20 years of Moneen’s ‘Are We Really Happy With Who We Are Right Now?’ and Sparta’s ‘Wiretap Scars’ at History in Toronto with special guest Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional. Full review and photo galleries here.
Best new albums this week: Kevin Abstract, Bry Webb, Spiritbox, and more
Every Friday we challenge ourselves to sift through new music releases and curate a list of albums we think you should be listening to. Tap your favourite music app, put those headphones on and listen to some new music.
Listen to "Outbound Only, No Return" by Bry Webb
A must listen from Bry Webb’s upcoming album. "Outbound Only, No Return." is tender yet haunting melody, encapsulating a raw vulnerability, delving into themes of departure, longing, and the inevitability of change. Listen here.
OSHEAGA 2024 Announces first headliner: Green Day
OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light have dropped a big announcement today announcing that Green Day will be playing their first-ever show at OSHEAGA. Details here.
The Last Dinner Party Announces Debut Album "Prelude to Ecstasy," Shared New Track "On Your Side"
UK band, The Last Dinner Party, is gearing up to release their much-anticipated debut album, "Prelude To Ecstasy," on February 2nd, 2024, through Island Records. Listen to their latest single from the release titled “On Your Side” here.
Narrow Head and Momma Trade Tracks in New 'Sunday/Medicine' 7" Release
Check out the exciting collaboration between Momma and Narrow Head on their latest 7" release, featuring the cover of each other's recent singles, "Medicine" and "Sunday." You can hear both tracks from this collab here.
MGMT Announce New Album & Share "Mother Nature" Video
MGMT have announced their fifth studio album, Loss Of Life, a highly anticipated follow-up to 2018's Little Dark Age. The album is set to release on February 23 via Mom + Pop Music, marking their shift from Columbia Records.
Listen to "You Have Bought Yourself a Boat (Live)" by MJ Lenderman
MJ Lenderman is releasing a new live album called "And the Wind (Live and Loose!)" on November 17 through Anti-. Listen to the first single from the release "You Have Bought Yourself a Boat (Live)" by MJ Lenderman here.
DOOMSDAY 2023: MF DOOM Legacy Celebrated with Limited Apparel Drop
Maintaining the memory of hip-hop’s greatest supervillain, the MF DOOM Estate and Rhymesayers Entertainment are celebrating the legacy of Daniel Dumile aka MF DOOM with the third annual DOOMSDAY. More info here.
The 5 Best Metal Albums for Your Halloween Playlist
Five meticulously selected albums transport you to the shadow realm and conjure some devilishly good memories of seeing past metal shows in Toronto. Is there really a better time to listen to metal than Halloween?
Listen to "Infinity Fill Goose Down" by Aesop Rock
Over a classic electro-pulsing production reminiscent of the noughties alt-rap heyday, Aesop Rock, with Forest Pond on scratches, gets his ”Infinity Fill Goose Down” on. The latest from the forthcoming Integrated Tech Solutions album.
Children of Bodom Announce Concert Album 'A Chapter Called Children of Bodom (Final Show in Helsinki Ice Hall 2019)'
Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom will release the closing album of their career, A Chapter Called Children of Bodom (Final Show in Helsinki Ice Hall 2019) on December 15th, 2023 via Spinefarm. More info here.
Oshawa's Dizzy Shines Bright at Toronto's Danforth Music Hall
Oshawa’s Dizzy delivered an electrifying performance at Toronto's Danforth Music Hall last night, with Ottawa's Fan Club Wallet setting the stage with an impressive opening set. Read the review and check out the photo gallery here.
Best new albums this week: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Black Pumas, and more
Every Friday we challenge ourselves to sift through new music releases and curate a list of albums we think you should be listening to. Tap your favourite music app, put those headphones on and listen to some new music.
Fury Unleashed: Knocked Loose Dominates Rebel on 'The Touring the End of the World Tour'
Toronto's Rebel reverberated with the thunderous onslaught of hardcore mayhem as Knocked Loose, the Kentucky-based heavyweights, tore through the venue with an explosive performance. Full review and photo gallery here.
Job For A Cowboy Announce New Record, Share New Single "The Forever Rot"
Groundbreaking death metal group Job For A Cowboy is set to unleash their highly anticipated album, Moon Healer, on February 23rd, 2024, through Metal Blade Records. Get hyped and listen to their new track “The Forever Rot” here.
Listen to "Running Out" by Kevin Abstract
Kevin Abstract is gearing up for the release of his third studio album, "Blanket," dropping on November 3rd. Preceding this highly anticipated release, he has just unveiled the third single, "Running Out," listen to it here.
Madge Releases "Tall Grass" With Portugal. The Man
Madge's latest collaborative single 'TALL GRASS' with Portugal. The Man encapsulates a masterful blend of their signature dark pop sound and the dynamic energy of a meticulously crafted musical partnership. Listen here.
Listen to "War Machine" by Dance Gavin Dance
Check out the latest from Dance Gavin Dance. The progressive post-hardcore band released a new standalone single, "War Machine," today. You can listen to the track and watch the official visualizer here.
Big Wreck Drops 'Bail Out': First Single from Upcoming EP 'Pages'
Canadian rock band Big Wreck is back with their newest single "Bail Out" and an upcoming EP titled 'Pages' slated for release on November 24th. Listen to the new single here and make sure to pre-order the release if you’re a fan.