Oh No Forest Fires Reunites at Sneaky Dee’s

[Note: Oh No Forest Fires are joined by a friend in this photo.] Date of show: April 1, 2011 Reunion shows are usually a party. Oh No Forest Fires made sure their big reunion show, their first time playing together in over a year (save the night before in Barrie), was worth it for all […]

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Figurines – s/t

Band: Figurines Album: Figurines Denmark’s Figurines have released their fourth full-length album, the first since 2007’s When The Deer Wore Blue. Although the album does not stray far in sound from their previous work, Figurines breathes a new life. In fact, the band had almost completely called it quits after losing 2 members. Fortunately, the […]

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Contest: Win Tickets to Fergus & Geronimo with Surf City

CONTEST CLOSED Courtesy of Embrace, we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to Fergus & Geronimo at The Garrison (1197 Dundas St. W.) on April 16th. The bill promises to be a good one, with Fergus & Geronimo, based out of Denton, Texas, headlining the night, along with New Zealand’s Surf City. Both […]

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Graydon James & the Young Novelists – A Small Town Eulogy

Band: Graydon James & the Young Novelists EP: A Small Town Eulogy Graydon James & the Young Novelists are releasing A Small Town Eulogy, an EP follow up to their 2009 40-track double album Goodnight, Young Novelist. The Toronto-based 6-piece is comprised of Graydon James (vocals, acoustic guitar), Laura Spink (vocals), Noel Di Tosto (electric […]

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Matthew Maaskant – Believe It Or Not, This Is The Place

Artist: Matthew Maaskant Album: Believe It Or Not, This Is The Place Matthew Maaskant is a true artist, dipping his toes in both photography and music. With recording/production work under his belt, it’s not surprising that Maaskant’s debut album Believe It Or Not, This Is The Place sounds like an album Maaskant has been working […]

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The Bloody Five at Hard Luck Bar

Date of show: April 1, 2011 The Bloody Five played the Y108 Rock and Roll Challenge at Hard Luck Bar. Alex McCusker was there to capture their set in photos.

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Peter Elkas Rocked The Dakota Tavern with March Residency

[Note: Apologies to Gavin Maguire who missed this, as he was on stage when the shots were purchased.] Date of show: March 29, 2011 Shot of choice: vodka and whiskey Peter Elkas’ smooth vocals can captivate an audience on its own, but combined with his skilful guitar work, Elkas is sure to impress. Joined by […]

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JunoFest Night 2: Huddle, Gentlemen Husbands, Elliott Brood and Hollerado

Saturday, March 26, 2011 Huddle – 9:45PM @ The Horseshoe Tavern Toronto’s Huddle opened up the night. The band is Clay Jones, Mark Satterthwaite, David Lucas, and Ted Wilson, with new member Craig Hopkins. Their pop-rock music features additional beats and sounds transmitted via iPod. Huddle started their set to a rather sparse crowd, which […]

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Hear Amos the Transparent’s New Album at Rancho Relaxo on April 9th!

The special secret headliner for the Two Way Monologues show on April 9th at Rancho Relaxo has been revealed! Amos the Transparent will be performing a special set, as the audience will have the privilege of being the first to hear Amos the Transparent’s new album in its entirety. If you’re unfamiliar with Amos the […]

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Interview: Eatliz

I had to chance to sit down with Tel Aviv band Eatliz just before Canadian Music Week started. They had just gotten in to the city and we anxious to start their touring stint in North America. Eatliz is a female-fronted pop rock band comprised of Lee Triffon (vocals), Guy Ben Shitrit (guitar), Or Bahir […]

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