Date of show: November 24, 2013 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Opening the night was Vancouver’s Jordan Klassen. Where there was nervous awkwardness when we saw him at the Dakota earlier in 2013, this was now replaced with confidence. Still just as quirky, Klassen owned his eccentricity and thus, commanded the stage with a newfound presence. […]
White Ash Falls – Over the Night
Band: White Ash Falls Album: Over the Night Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Over the Night is Vancouver musician Andy Bishop’s second album under the White Ash Falls moniker. Having previously played a supporting role with BC bands Yukon Blonde and Twin River, Bishop has found his rightful home in this solo endeavour. From first listen, […]
HPX Day 5: Nevado Records Pizza Party, METZ, Japandroids & More
Saturday, October 26, 2013 After devouring Lobster Eggs Benedict at Your Father’s Moustache (highly recommended!) and restraining ourselves from purchasing all of the vinyl at the Record and Zine fair, we headed out to spend the rest of the afternoon at the Nevado Records showcase at The Company House that came complete with free pizza! […]
HPX Night 4: The Seahorse Tavern with Royal Canoe & More
Friday, October 25, 2013 KASHKA (11:00PM) Catherine and I met up at Burrito Jax to thaw our fingers and gain sustenance in the form of a burrito before heading over to The Seahorse Tavern for the remainder of the night. The new project of Toronto’s Kat Burns, KASHKA represents a departure from the folkcentric Forest […]
HPX Night 4: Joel Plaskett with Mo Kenney and Symphony Nova Scotia
Friday, October 25, 2013 As part of Halifax Pop Explosion, Joel Plaskett performed with Symphony Nova Scotia (conducted by Martin MacDonald) at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium on two nights. These special sold out performances featured Mo Kenney and some special guests and friends (David Christensen, Erin Costelo and Bill Plaskett). As you could probably imagine, […]
HPX Day 4: Grand Parade Square with Shad & More
Friday, October 25, 2013 The Zolas (5:00PM) We started our Friday outdoors at the Grand Parade Square for some free festivities. In the heart of downtown, just a short walk from the waterfront, there was a nip in the air as The Zolas took the stage. The Zolas may not be the most outwardly dynamic […]
Preview: VOX at Baltic Avenue
If you’re looking for a new dance party in Toronto, you should check out VOX, which occurs on the last Saturday of every month at Baltic Avenue (875 Bloor Street West). There’s a live band and a DJ set and the best part is that it’s only $5 to catch some live music and get […]
HPX Night 3: Fucked Up at The Marquee Ballroom & More
Thursday, October 24, 2013 After filling up on burgers at Ace Burger and ice cream at Dee Dee’s, we spent Thursday night at The Marquee Ballroom for some Toronto and East Coast favourites. Earlier in the evening we also had the chance to see some of Louise Burns’ stripped down solo set in the CKDU […]
HPX Night 2: Wavves at Olympic Community Hall, BADBADNOTGOOD & More
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Outtacontroller (Olympic Community Hall, 8:00PM) We arrived to the Olympic Community Centre in time to catch the last little bit of Halifax band Outtacontroller. The frantic edge to their blazing power pop-punk tunes proved to be a fun start to our night. If your ears haven’t yet come across these East […]
HPX Night 1: Arts and Crafts Showcase at Reflections Cabaret
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 With Catherine wanting to return to Halifax after a great experience at Halifax Pop Explosion in 2011 and me having never been to the East Coast, we decided to make the festival happen this year. While we weren’t stuffing our faces with seafood and taking in the beautiful sights of the […]
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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