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From concerts to albums and beyond, read our takes on the music, moments, and experiences worth revisiting.
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From concerts to albums and beyond, read our takes on the music, moments, and experiences worth revisiting.
Blending country-tinged indie rock with fuzzed-out energy and heart, Ratboys and Florry lit up Lee’s Palace in Toronto for a night that hit all the right notes.
From second-degree Killswitch burns to intimate moments with Burton Cummings at the El Mocambo, 2025 was stacked with unforgettable shows. Scroll through our favourite concert photos from the year here.
This year's list covers an eclectic mix of genres and styles, from underground emerging artists to pop culture icons. Whether you're into metal, infectious indie pop, hip-hop, or experimental sounds, this collection will shake up your everyday rotation.
Without further ado, here are the 50 Best Albums of 2025, according to us.
The Mars Volta lit up Toronto’s History with a shadow-drenched set of all-new material. Read our review and explore the full photo gallery from the show.
Swedish hardcore legends Refused tore through Toronto one last time on their farewell tour, delivering a ferocious set that was equal parts celebration and goodbye. Read the full review and see the photos here.
Braving waist-high snowbanks and bone-chilling temperatures, Toronto’s hardcore faithful packed History for the kickoff of Counterparts’ Heaven Let Them Die tour. Read our review and check out all the concert photos from the night here.
Toronto’s live music scene in 2024 was unforgettable – from electric punk shows to intimate indie sets, we captured it all. Check out our favourite concert photos of the year and relive the moments that made this year one to remember.
This year's list covers an eclectic mix of genres and styles, from emerging artists to pop culture icons. Whether you're into death metal, infectious indie pop, hip-hop, or experimental sounds, this collection will shake up your everyday rotation.
Without further ado, here are the 50 Best Albums of 2024, according to us.
Step into the cosmic chaos of Blood Incantation's jaw-dropping set at Lee's Palace, where progressive death metal collided with intergalactic vibes. From Midwife's hauntingly beautiful opening set to chants of "Open the Stargate!"—relive the night and check out the full gallery of concert photos.
Western Australian psych-rock icons Pond and New Zealand’s Fazerdaze lit up The Danforth Music Hall with a night of electrifying energy and intimate vibes. Dive into our full review and concert photo galleries to relive the show!
Better Lovers’ Highly Irresponsible Tour brought chaos and precision to The Opera House in Toronto. Read the full review and check out all the concert photos from an unforgettable night featuring Better Lovers, Full of Hell, Spy, and Cloakroom!
Catch all the highlights from Ratboys performance at Lee's Palace, where the Chicago indie rockers alongside Ducks Ltd. and Eliza Niemi delivered a memorable night of indie music. Dive into our full review and check out all the concert photos here!
Houndmouth and Briscoe delivered a soulful, feel-good show at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. Dive into our full review and concert photo gallery to relive the night or see what you missed!
Maggie Rogers and Ryan Beatty turned Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum into a memorable night of music, stories, and heartfelt connections. Read our concert review and check out all of our photos from the show here.
MJ Lenderman & The Wind delivered an unforgettable night filled with alt-country vibes to a sold-out crowd at Lee’s Palace. Dive into our review to relive one of the year’s best shows and discover why you won’t want to miss their return next spring!
Idles and English Teacher lit up Coca-Cola Coliseum with an electrifying night of chaos, energy, and unforgettable performances. Read the full review and see all the concert photos from the show here.
Washington post-hardcore band Unwound returned to Toronto for the first time in 23 years and brought along North Carolina alt-rockers Wednesday to open up the show. See our concert photos and read the review of the show here.
We made it out to night three of Khruangbin’s sold-out A La Sala Tour at Toronto’s History. Read the full concert review and check out all the concert photos from the night here.
Philadelphia hardcore band Soul Glo brought their unfiltered energy to The Concert Hall in Toronto on May 11th. Check out our concert photos to relive the electrifying moments of their ferocious live set here.
On May 9th, we hit up The Opera House in Toronto for a stellar night of music featuring Carpool Tunnel, Heart Attack Man, Origami Angel, and Microwave. Read our review and see all the concert photos from the night here.
On Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, British metalcore titans Architects returned to Toronto's Port Lands to perform at Rebel on the Seeing Red Tour. Relive the show with our concert photo gallery and read our review here.
Guitar-pop duo Royel Otis, hailing from Sydney, Australia, brought their much anticipated Pratts & Pain tour to a sold-out Lee's Palace on Friday, April 26th, 2024. Read our review of the show and see all our concert photos here.
On Tuesday, April 9th, Chicago-based indie rockers Friko took center stage at The Drake Underground in Toronto. For anyone who missed this remarkable show, read our review and check out all our concert photos from the show here.
We ventured to Collective Arts Brewery in Hamilton for a night of good drinks and stellar indie rock featuring Heaven For Real and Kiwi Jr. Read our review and check out our concert photos from the night here.
Alkaline Trio brought their Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs tour to History in Toronto on March 12th, 2024, with support from Albany's Drug Church and Brooklyn's Worriers. See all the concert photos from the show and read the review here.
Los Angeles-based rock band Silversun Pickups returned to Toronto to perform at History with three-piece rockers Hello Mary from New York City. Check out all our concert photos from the night and read the full review here.
Experience the magic of Ryan Beatty's Calico Tour at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto with our gallery of concert photos and an in-depth review of the show. Find out what you missed or re-live the incredible night here.
††† (Crosses), comprised of Deftones' frontman Chino Moreno and Far guitarist Shaun Lopez, brought their first proper tour to Toronto on February 16th, 2024. Read our review and see our concert photos from the show here.
Ducks Ltd. performed an intimate concert for the release of their latest album, Harm's Way, at Toronto's Sonic Boom Records with craft beverages from Collective Arts. Dive into all the photos from the night here.
Three sold-out nights, one unforgettable Toronto takeover. Read the review and see all the concert photos from Angine de Poitrine’s incredible run at The Mod Club.