S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival St. Catharines – Sunday June 24 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo One of the largest annual, one-day, all-ages music festivals in Canada, over 160 bands will take to stages and venues throughout the downtown core of St. Catharines on Sunday, June 24. Born and raised in St. Catharines, SCENE represented my first real […]
NXNE Night 1: Ages & Stages, Cold Warps, The Belle Game & More
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Ages & Stages: The Story of The Meligrove Band – 4:30PM @ National Film Board It’s no secret that I’ve been looking forward to seeing Ages & Stages: The Story of The Meligrove Band since I first saw the trailer. With The Meligrove Band being a great local band that could’ve […]
Zeus Burst Expectations at The Phoenix
Date of show: June 9, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Toronto-based Zeus made a triumphant homecoming at The Phoenix to promote their latest release, Busting Visions. I first saw the band at CMW in 2010 as part of the Bonfire Revue Ball with Jason Collett and Bahamas and as much as they blew me away […]
NXNE Preview: Gavin Slate (Interview)
If you aren’t familiar with Gavin Slate, this Toronto-based musician released a 4-song EP last year and describes his music as having a “cinematic sound,” which is to say that his music “can really portray emotions.” His music lends well to film and TV. He says, “It’s fairly easy listening in a lot of ways, […]
NXNE Preview: Young Lions Music Club Showcase
Chiara recommends the Young Lions Music Club Showcase: Friday June 15th @ El Mocambo (Main Floor) “Oh Young Lions, this is your kingdom.” (Constantines) It’s a well known fact that Young Lions Music Club knows how to throw a party. With an almost cult following, there’s a good reason why they were recently named one […]
NXNE Preview: You’ve Changed Records Showcase
Chiara recommends the You’ve Changed Records Showcase: Thursday June 14 @ The Great Hall Lower Theatre (1087 Queen St. W.) Based out of Welland, Ontario, You’ve Changed Records was founded, and is run by Daniel Romano (Attack in Black, City and Colour), Ian Kehoe (Attack in Black, Marine Dreams) and Steve Lambke (Baby Eagle, Constantines). […]
Preview: Burlington Sound of Music Festival
Festival Dates: June 14-17, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Live in the GTA? Can’t make it into the big city for North by North East but still want to fill your weekend with music? Fear not. The largest free music festival in Canada, Burlington’s Sound of Music Festival has got you covered. Voted one of […]
David R. Elliott – Sam Hill
Artist: David R. Elliott Album: Sam Hill Written by: Chiara DiAngelo I’ve never understood people who say “I don’t listen to/like country music.” It’s one thing to not be into “new country,” it’s another to completely disregard the entire genre because of the watered-down form of it that has gained mainstream popularity on the radio. […]
Stella Ella Ola Debuts at CineCycle
Date of show: May 26, 2012 If you haven’t heard of Stella Ella Ola, where have you been? The 4-piece is comprised of 2 members of Hollerado, brothers Nick and Jake Boyd, on guitar and bass, respectively, as well as Anne Douris (guitar) and Atom Division’s Vince Rice (drums). The band plays short songs (their […]
Searchlight 2011 – Search for the Best Music Website in Canada
We feel privileged to have been voted into the Top 20. Thanks to everyone for voting. Congrats to the winner, Weird Canada!
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