Date of show: April 20, 2013 Single Mothers
J.D. Originals Presents Young Rival at The Rivoli
Date of show: April 17, 2013 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo The latest instalment of the J.D. Originals Presents concert series featured Hamilton three-piece Young Rival. Comprised of Aron D’Alesio (guitar, vocals), John Smith (bass) and Noah Fralick (drums), the band released their sophomore album Stay Young last October and that was the last time I […]
The Belle Game – Ritual Tradition Habit
Band: The Belle Game Album: Ritual Tradition Habit Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Vancouver orchestral pop outfit The Belle Game recently released their debut album Ritual Tradition Habit. The three short songs whose individual titles combine to create the album title lend a gilded backdrop to the stunning record. As the trembling keys in the first […]
Buying Shots for Houndmouth at The Horseshoe
Date of show: April 16, 2013 Shot of choice: tequila Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Always a fan of checking out Nu Music Nites at The Horseshoe, on this occasion we were there specifically to see Houndmouth. The Indiana band made quite the impression on us when they opened for Dry the River last Fall and […]
Shotgun Jimmie Releases Everything, Everything at The Monarch Tavern
Date of show: March 29, 2013 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Wavelength Music Series installment #557 presenting the release of Shotgun Jimmie’s latest record Everything, Everything turned this Good Friday into a “Great Friday.” One-man band Shotgun Jimmie (aka Jim Kilpatrick) took the stage shortly after midnight. Donning a dress shirt and tie, he easily could […]
An Overview of Our CMW 2013 Coverage
When it comes to Canadian Music Week, we are faced with some tough scheduling decisions every year. We always wish we could pack in more along with all the live music we see, considering all the great films and comedy shows that are also part of CMW. If you get the chance, we highly recommend […]
CMW Night 6: Pick A Piper, Babe, Wild Domestic & More
Sunday, March 24, 2013 Duck Duck Goose – 8pm @ Rancho Relaxo (Two Way Monologues & GreenShades) With minimal showcases and many people having already checked out in favour of sleep, we headed out to Rancho Relaxo for the last night of CMW. The first band up was Toronto’s Duck Duck Goose. While the psychedelic […]
CMW Night 5: BADBADNOTGOOD, Shout Out Out Out Out & More
Saturday, March 23, 2013 No Sinner – 9:20 @ Horseshoe Tavern No Sinner is a Vancouver-based blues rock band fronted by Colleen Rennison. Rennison is full of energy and her whiskey-soaked vocals were enough to hold my attention. However, she competes with guitarist Eric Campbell for attention from the crowd, as Campbell seemed apt to […]
(Unofficial) CMW Day 5: Harper’s Faves presented by Grayowl Point and buying shots for bands
Along with local blog Grayowl Point, we had the opportunity to co-sponsor an unofficial CMW party put on by Vancouver’s beekeeper. Toronto’s Hue were nice enough to open up their pretty amazing Spadina Ave. apartment for the event. Dubbed “Harper’s Faves,” it included sets by four bands from across the country, plus free Steam Whistle! […]
CMW Day/Night 5: Boats, Fine Times, Mac DeMarco & More
Saturday, March 23, 2013 Mac DeMarco – 3pm @ Sonic Boom Records Meeting up at Sonic Boom, we made it in time to check out much buzzed about Mac DeMarco. Mentioning that they had rolled out of bed just a half hour before their set, the band members were all either hung over or quite […]
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!
buying shots for bands 