Date of show: April 27, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Local band The Little Black Dress celebrated the release of their debut album Spotlight to a packed Rivoli filled with captivated fans, affectionately known as the “LBD Army,” many of whom were decked out in their little black dresses in honour of the occasion. The [...]
Saturday, March 24, 2012 Mad Ones – 9:00PM @ The Bovine Sex Club Mad Ones are the two-piece Toronto hard rock outfit comprised of Andrew DeVillers (guitar, vocals) and Phil Wilson (drummer). Playing an adrenaline-pumping set off their album Behaviour, they started loud and sweaty and didn’t let up for the length of their set. [...]
Friday, March 23, 2012 Cai.ro – 8:00PM @ Rancho Relaxo (Two Way Monologues & The Indie Machine) Starting their set with the lights dimmed low, first came the pounding of the drum, and clapping of this five-piece’s hands before the melody swelled with the addition of keys and violin. There is a depth and darkness [...]
Thursday, June 16, 2011 Day 2 of NXNE started off at the Audio Blood Rooftop for an invite-only party. There was free beer, courtesy of St-Ambroise, and free Vitamin Water. Those Audio Blood folks sure know how to throw a party! First up was Library Voices, who brought out their delightful power pop in the [...]
Date of show: February 19, 2010 Entire Cities closed out the night, providing a slightly different sound from the previous bands. Entire Cities have described their style of music on their Facebook page as barndance-rock-folk-country-party music, which I think is pretty fitting. There’s a lightness to their presence, as bassist Paul Sorensen jumps around stage [...]
Date of show: December 11, 2010 The Balconies headlined the show and, by the time they hit the stage, it was packed. Jacquie Neville was on lead vocals the whole time, rocking out hard on her guitar, with brother Stephen Neville (bass), as well as Liam Jaeger (drums), backing her up with harmonies. Jacquie carries [...]
Date of show: December 10, 2010 It was a real treat to see Make Your Exit, Toronto based quintet playing jazz-infused indie rock. Make Your Exit is made up of Jeff Buckley (vocals, guitar, keys), Mike Denby (guitar, vocals, keys), Oliver Pauk (saxophone, vocals), Mike Dellios (bass, vocals), and Steve Dagg (drums). Together, they bring [...]
[Note: Rachel wasn't prepared to get on stage for the shots picture, so she was a little nervous. It's a little blurry, but hey, it was the first band to do shots DURING their set. How awesome is that?!] Date of show: September 23, 2010 Shot of choice: jager Amos the Transparent is an Ottawa-based [...]
