On March 27, 2011, The Juno Awards had their 40th Anniversary in Toronto, the original home of the event that has since taken place across the country. With the return home after 10 years, no expense was spared for this lavish affair at the Air Canada Centre, but what I can safely say is that […]

Some Toronto-based bands are getting together to help raise funds for Japan on Sunday, April 3rd. This show is PWYC and 100% of the proceeds go towards the Canadian Red Cross’ relief efforts, which is absolutely fantastic. The event will be taking place at a new venue, No One Writes to the Colonel, and will […]

We had the privilege of attending the 11th Annual Independent Music Awards, also known as The Indies, part of Canadian Music Week. Hosted by Jeff Leake of The Verge and held at the prestigious Fairmont Royal York Hotel, The Indies celebrate Canadian Independent Music with a huge performance-filled party. While most of the awards are […]

In anticipation of the release of their debut EP, Rational Anthems, in April, Teenage Kicks will be releasing a music video every week (songs from the EP as well as B-sides) up until the big release. Teenage Kicks will be officially celebrating their release on April 29th at the Horseshoe Tavern. We’re going to keep […]

We’re excited! There’s lots of awesome music happening! You’ll find the full schedule here. Be sure to follow us on Twitter. We’ll keep you updated as to where we are that night. Enjoy the festival! And be safe. Cheers!

Since I first reviewed Bravestation‘s 2010 EP and our first buying shots for bands show at the Painted Lady with Bravestation as the headliner, a lot has happened to the band. They’ve got a lot on their horizon (stay tuned!), but currently, they’re looking a few Canadian Music Week shows. Thursday March 10th 12am @ […]

Two Way Monologues should be familiar to most of Toronto. If you’ve been to a show at Rancho Relaxo in the last while, it was probably run by Two Way Monologues and, more specifically, booked by Dan Wolovick. Two Way Monologues is also a music website with a handful of fine folks working behind it. […]

The MuseBox have 16 bands out for Canadian Music Week. The massive schedule for their artists is below. They also have a FREE mixtape that you can download here. Preview some of the awesome music that will be happening next week! Schedules Wednesday March 9th The Lines @ Cherry Cola’s Rock’n’Rolla Cabaret, 2:00am Behind Sapphire […]

StageFright Publicity has a handful of artists, including a few with Paper Bag Records and Outside Music, at Canadian Music Week. Check out the schedule below. Wednesday, March 9th Louise Burns @ Free Times Café, 12:00am Thursday, March 10th Louise Burns @ The Supermarket (The Agency Group Showcase), 8:00pm Little Scream @ The Opera House, […]

Killbeat has a whole slew of artists performing at for Canadian Music Week. All are highly recommended. Schedules Wednesday March 9th Violent Kin @ Horseshoe Tavern (CMW Opening Party), 9:30pm The Wheat Pool @ Hard Luck Bar (FACTOR Breakthrough Series), 10:00pm Royal Canoe @ The Rivoli, 11:30pm David Vertesi @ The Piston (Wired FM Showcase), […]