Date of show: September 28, 2011 Shot of choice: tequila Paper Lions closed out a September residency on a high note. The 4-piece hailing from PEI is comprised of brothers John MacPhee (vocals, guitar, keys) and Rob MacPhee (bass, vocals), Colin Buchanan (guitar, vocals), and David MacDonald (drums, vocals). The band’s chemistry on stage is […]
Mad Ones Celebrates the Release of Behaviour
Date of show: September 24, 2011 Mad Ones celebrated the release of Behaviour at the Silver Dollar last month. Andrew DeVillers (vocals, guitar) and Phil Wilson (drums) make up this rockin’ duo. With hard-hitting drum work from Wilson and DeVillers up front with his impressive vocals, this duo plays with an almost surprising amount of […]
Interview: Kopek
I had the chance to sit down with Irish rockers Kopek before playing their first Toronto show at the Horseshoe Tavern. After releasing White Collar Lies, their first full-length, they’ve been touring non-stop. Toronto happened to be their last North American stop, at least for the time being. The band started nearly a decade ago […]
The Darcys – s/t
Band: The Darcys Album: The Darcys Shot of choice: Jameson A couple years in the making, The Darcys are finally releasing their sophomore album, a self-titled record which acts as more of a debut for the current formation of the band as a 4-piece, as well as a fresher sound. This Toronto-based band is comprised […]
Contest: Win an Arkells Prize Pack
CONTEST CLOSED Arkells released their much anticipated sophomore album on October 18th and are preparing themselves for a cross-Canada tour this fall/winter. Michigan Left is currently sitting at #3 on iTunes and #1 on the iTunes Rock chart. Thanks to the good folks at Universal Music, we’re giving you a chance to win a signed […]
An Indie Machine Showcase with Ketch Harbour Wolves and The Dirty Nil
Date of show: September 16, 2011 Hamilton’s The Dirty Nil were the 3rd band to take the stage at the Silver Dollar. Already with a fan base in Toronto, their set saw an increase in numbers in the crowd. The young and energetic 3-piece is comprised of Luke Bentham (vocals, guitar), Dave Nardi (bass) and […]
Contest: Win Tickets to Charlotte Cornfield’s Release Show
CONTEST CLOSED Courtesy of Audio Blood Media, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to Charlotte Cornfield’s album release show on October 27th at The Dakota Tavern. Toronto/Montreal-based folk songstress Charlotte Cornfield will be releasing Two Horses on October 25th. At her intimate release show, she’ll have a full band backing her up and will […]
Contest: Win a Balconies Prize Pack!
CONTEST CLOSED Courtesy of Audio Blood Media, we’ve got a stellar prize pack to give away. The Balconies will be playing a Halloween show with Birthday boys on October 29th at the Horseshoe Tavern and we’re giving away a pair of tickets. As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also get a Balconies t-shirt and a […]
Contest: Win a Copy of Papermaps’ Debut Album
CONTEST CLOSED Courtesy of the good folks over at With A Bullet, we’ve got a handful of Papermaps’ self-titled album to give away. We reviewed the album when it was released back in April and now we’d like to share the album with you all and give away some CDs. Look out for this Toronto […]
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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