The momentum is picking up for Canadian rock band Isle of Thieves. About a year ago, the band released their first full length album ‘Only Human’ which contains ten great songs of radio friendly rock. This month, the band will introduce new songs on an upcoming radio show “Live @ The Verge” on XM Satellite [...]
Tokyo Police Club cheerfully presented a private show consisting of 21 of their post-punk songs to a full house at Toronto’s MOD Club on November 09, 2008. The secret show, organized by local radio station Edge 102.1 and sponsored by Jack Daniel’s, was wildly successful and as much fun for the band as it was [...]
On his tour through Canada and the U.S. last summer, singer / songwriter Ken Tizzard was in awe of the many places he visited and he now invites us to take part in his experience by sharing some of these moments on his current 14-song-album ‘Lost in Awe.’
Ken Tizzard is a renowned [...]
Vesta Varro, one of last year’s winners of Indie Week Toronto, is a rock band from Limerick, Ireland. With their captivating performances during Indie Week and most recently during Canadian Music Week, they’ve left a lasting impression in the Toronto music scene. Soon they are going to come back for more.
Vesta Varro’s live performances are [...]
If you want to go out and have fun seeing a live band, Hello Beautiful is who you should be looking for. This unique blend of rock and hip hop never fails to make the crowd dance, but be aware, there is way more to the songs than you might think at first glance. When [...]
“FSD, FSD,” was the chant that charged the electrified atmosphere in Toronto’s live venue Jeff Healey’s Roadhouse. 40 Sons and Daughters is what FSD stands for, and the noise was about the national finals of the Bodog battle of the bands.
While there was a blizzard outside, 40 Sons and Daughters put on a hurricane [...]
Jeff Bryant and Zachary Stevenson of the folk-funk band The Human Statues have been “takin’ it to the streets” for several years and they are serious about having a good time. Many recognize them from Toronto’s lively streets where they busk on a regular basis but their gigs are gaining some heavy momentum. Their purpose, [...]
Toronto based band Fancy Girls Market took over the stage at the MOD Club last night to give a fun performance presenting their catchy songs which effortlessly cross genres of rock, punk and pop. Lead singer Keith Burkett’s performance was very energetic and he utilized his voice well. Guitarist Justin Jun steered through the melodies [...]
This spot is ideal for lounging while also attracting lively nighthawks. The Drake Hotel, located east of Dufferin St. on Queen St. west, is a venue demanding attention with its celebrity atmosphere. Rich colors, wooden accents and clean, classy lines reflect its clientele. Part of its attraction is its multiple, and unique, spaces; depending on [...]
This weekend is Toronto’s second annual Virgin Festival! For September 8-9th, the Toronto Island Park is turning into a massive stage for music veterans and ‘up and comers’. With acts like The Smashing Pumpkins, Interpol, Bjork, Tokyo Police Club, Metric and The Killers the line for the ferry will be back-logged, so pack a lunch! [...]