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I saw Iceland’s Of Monsters and Men perform last Thursday night at the Phoenix’s sold out show – they were amazing! Their new album ‘My Head is An Animal’ (just released on April 3rd) is a must listen! Shhh, listen. Just listen.
Of Monsters and Men – “Lakehouse”
“A fox that gains our trust but then breaks it as he walks…away from us, away from us.”
Saw her amazing CMW performance at The Hoxton on Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Her very recent release, “The Right Woman” appears on Proud to be Woman Vol. 3 (a compilation put together by Diane von Furstenberg in celebration of International Women’s Day)
Simply put: Justin Peroff of Broken Social Scene + Dave Hamelin and Liam O’Neil of The Stills = Eight and a Half. Having attended Arts & Crafts’ showcase at Horseshoe Tavern on Friday, March 23rd, 2012, it was pretty amazing to see the band’s ability to draw a huge crowd prior to releasing their debut album – an opportunity not many bands get to experience in today’s music industry.
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This week I want to combine the Artist of the Week with a brief concert review from Hey Ocean’s show in Toronto on Friday, March 16th, 2012 at Lee’s Palace. Hey Ocean, consisting of Ashleigh Ball, David Beckingham and David Vertesi are currently one of Canada’s greatest and most talented up-and-coming bands. Not only is each individual an exceptionally talented musician, but together they stand a polished trio that “blend various musical styles into a brand of infectious pop that is uniquely their own.”
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Never before have I been to a show where the bass was so heavy that my throat vibrated. Take that as you will.
Of all the concerts that I’ve been to this year, Skrillex, which may not have been the best, was definitely the loudest. Bass frequencies so loud and so low, my body vibrated in places that it never vibrated before. Which was good, although that should totally be illegal and can’t be healthy for your brain. The mosh pits were crazier than most heavy metal shows that I’ve been to, and the number of people trying to press their way up against the security barriers nearly toppled it over. The intensity alone that the crowd brought was incredible. I was impressed, although uncomfortable for the most part. Continue reading
If fans had never attended a concert at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre on Toronto’s Bloor St West before, feelings of disappointment were not evident for any hesitant concert-goer intrigued at the quality of sound the venue would produce. Warm lighting and brilliant sounds filled the air as fans contentedly sat in pews at the Ohbijou concert on September 30th with opening act Julie Doiron.
If you were unable to make Julie Doiron’s performance, you missed out on numerous gems in her short but stacked set list. With a single electric guitar, a small retro amp and a spotlight, Julie had the audience captivated by her sweet innocent voice that she hardly directed straight into the microphone. The acoustics in the venue allowed for her voice to carry with little effort as her tall tan boots acted as the percussion accompaniment throughout her set. She adorably chatted with the crowd in an almost ‘nervous’ fashion, taking time between songs to tell a quick story or let us in on details of what the next song was about. Continue reading
Bon Iver lit up the Sound Academy with big lights and a big sound.
Somehow the words ‘Bon Iver’ and ‘9-piece band’ should not be seen together in the same concert review from Bon Iver’s performance on Monday night at the Sound Academy in Toronto. The layered sound of their latest self-titled album Bon Iver (which was released in June) had fans in amazement as their favourite songs came to life with a much heavier sound. Equipped with 2 drum kits, violins, trumpets, alto & tenor saxophones, French horns, trombones, synthesizers and copious instruments adding character to the performance, fans simply could not get enough.
While waiting for the doors to open at 8pm, fans sat for hours witnessing many last minute hopefuls begging for tickets to get in. Hot, humid and downright neighbourly, the venue was crammed with devoted followers that have waited years for Bon Iver’s return to Toronto. Undoubtedly the venue could have been bigger and certainly would have had the same sold-out results. Continue reading