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. […]
CMW Night 4: Wintersleep, Two Hours Traffic & More at the Horseshoe Tavern
Saturday, March 24, 2012 Bravestation – 8:30PM Bravestation kicked off Saturday night at the Horseshoe Tavern. For the most part, the 4-piece has been in hiding over the past year while completing their debut full-length album. The band had a well-received 2010 EP, showcasing a very UK-friendly new wave sound. After disappearing, they have come […]
CMW Day 4: Death in the Afternoon, French Connection & More
Saturday, March 24, 2012 The Jefferson – 1:10PM @ El Mocambo Upstairs (Aussie BBQ) Determined to fit The Jefferson into my schedule, I started Saturday bright and early at the El Mocambo for the Aussie BBQ. Kicking the afternoon off, the crowd was a bit lacking at this early hour, but this didn’t prevent them […]
CMW Night 3: Arts & Crafts Showcase at the Horseshoe Tavern
Friday, March 23, 2012 Snowblink – 9:00PM Recently signed to Arts & Crafts, Snowblink started off the label’s showcase at the Horseshoe Tavern. The 3-piece fronted by Daniela Gesundheit (vocals, guitar) and joined by Dan Goldman (guitar, bass pedals, vocals) and Dan Goldman (drums). The band started off the night with a mellower feel, bringing […]
CMW Night 3: Tattoo Rock Parlour and the Prairie Music Showcase
Friday, March 23, 2012 fade – 8:00PM @ Tattoo Rock Parlour RIZE – 9:00PM @ Tattoo Rock Parlour Zachary Lucky – 8:00PM @ Gladstone Hotel (Alberta Music & SaskMusic) Jeffrey Straker – 9:00PM @ Gladstone Hotel (Alberta Music & SaskMusic) Zoo Lion – 10:00PM @ Gladstone Hotel (Alberta Music & SaskMusic) Makeshift Innocence – 11:00PM […]
CMW Night 3: Music BC, Young Lions Music Club & More
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 […]
Interview: Gloryhound
I spoke with Gloryhound outside of Sneaky Dee’s between sets at the ECMA daytime showcase, but the band had a busy Canadian Music Week, having already played two other showcases on the first two days of the festival. The guys were already settled before the festival had started, though, because the band had already been […]
CMW Day 3: A Bumstead Kitchen Party and the East Coast Music Association Showcase
Friday, March 23, 2012 Bumstead Kitchen Party With a suite booked at the Royal York, Bumstead Productions Ltd threw an old fashioned East Coast kitchen party on Friday afternoon that was hosted by The Trews. Not wanting to miss yet another afternoon show, I took a half day off work to join in on the […]
Contest: Win Tickets to Memoryhouse at El Mocambo
CONTEST CLOSED Courtesy of Embrace and Gold Soundz, we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to see Memoryhouse at the El Mocambo (464 Spadina Ave.) on April 13th. Memoryhouse, signed to Sub Pop Records, will be joined by Paradise Animals and Volcano Playground to complete the shoegaze/experimental-filled evening. Check out the Facebook event […]
CMW Night 2: NeXT & The Untold City Showcase, Two Way Monologues & Green Shades Showcase & More
Thursday, March 22, 2012 Reversing Falls – 8:00PM @ Silver Dollar (NeXT & The Untold City) While previously playing along to a drum machine, Reversing Falls recently added a drummer, with Jamie Thompson (formerly of Unicorns/Islands) playing his first show with them on Thursday night. They launched right into the boisterous “This Is Why We […]
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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