Band: Royal Canoe EP: Extended Play Winnipeg possesses one of Canada’s big secrets: Royal Canoe. Since the debut release of CO OP Mode in 2010, Matt Peters (vocals, keys, guitar) has assembled a group of musicians to play a more permanent role. Peters is joined by Bucky Driedger (guitar, vocals), Matt Schellenberg (keys, vocals), Brendan […]

Band: Bend Sinister EP: On My Mind Written by: Chiara DiAngelo From Vancouver BC, Bend Sinister’s new EP On My Mind drops on Tuesday, and with it, Dan Moxon (vocals, piano), Joseph Blood (guitar, vocals), Matt Rhode (bass) and Jason Dana (drums) once again deliver their signature power-piano-pop-rock tunes. Intentional or not, this EP has […]

Band: The Wooden Sky Album: Every Child A Daughter, Every Moon A Sun Toronto’s The Wooden Sky has released their third full-length album. This quartet is comprised of Gavin Gardiner (vocals, guitar), Andrew Wyatt (bass, vocals), Simon Walker (keys, guitar, vocals) and Andrew Kekewich (drums). After garnering much attention and receiving high praise for both […]

Band: Bronx Cheerleader Album: Real Punks Don’t Sing About Girls Written by: Chiara DiAngelo If you are unfamiliar with Bronx Cheerleader, with a long-awaited new LP being released this week, now is the time to get to know them. Based out of St Catharines, Bronx Cheerleader is: Scott Warren (vocals, guitar), Joe Lapinski (guitar, pedal […]

Date of show: February 24, 2012 Shot of choice: Jager Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Friday night was one for the record books. With at least four incredible shows going on in the city, it was a music lover’s dream (so many choices!) – and nightmare (why I can’t be everywhere at the same time??). Tasked […]

We so rarely share singles, but it’s hard to deny our excitement for this forthcoming album. Based on “Signs of the Civilized”, Bravestation has taken a new direction in their recordings. Their 2010 EP embraced a new wave indie pop sound, but the single now showcases a more tribal vibe while injecting just enough quirk […]

Date of show: February 23, 2012 Shot of choice: Jager Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Opening with “The Low Road,” Matt Fratpietro (guitar, vocals), Mike Kondakow (guitar), Dave Grant (guitar), Scott Burke (bass) and Konrad Commisso (drums) came out rocking, playing to a Horseshoe Tavern packed with friends, media and other bands, including members of Topanga, […]

Date of show: February 22, 2010 PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots) put on a live show almost as ridiculous as their name. That’s meant to be a compliment, by the way. Mike Warne (guitar) and Brodie Bocelli really lead the way on vocals, but known for loud and boisterous group vocals, the entire band gets in […]

CONTEST CLOSED Courtesy of Embrace, we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to Trust at Wrongbar (1279 Queen St. W.) on March 3rd. Toronto’s Trust, recently signed to Arts & Crafts, is releasing TRST on February 28th and will be celebrating the release at Wrongbar. Joining the duo for the party will be […]

Band: Poor Young Things EP: Let It Sleep Shot of choice: Jager Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Buying Shots is no stranger to the fine lads of Poor Young Things: Matt Fratpietro (vocals, guitar), Mike Kondakow (guitar, vocals), Dave Grant (guitar, vocals), Scott Burke (bass) and Konrad Commisso (drums), and couldn’t be happier about the release […]