Sunday, June 8, 2014 In stark contrast to the previous day, there was the promise of rain in the low-hanging clouds as Day 2 of Field Trip got underway on the Fort York stage. Flanked by a couple of backup singers and with just a laptop providing backing tracks behind her, 2013 Polaris Prize short-lister […]

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 […]

Sunday, July 28, 2013 Sunday Gospel Session (Island Stage, 10:30AM) Whoever is concerned that church attendance is dwindling, should have seen the sight on Sunday morning. Despite the early hour and grey skies, the Island Stage tent was packed with festival goers in need of a little Sunday gospel – Hillside-style. A non-traditional “bring your […]

Thursday, June 16, 2011 Day 2 of NXNE started off at the Audio Blood Rooftop for an invite-only party. There was free beer, courtesy of St-Ambroise, and free Vitamin Water. Those Audio Blood folks sure know how to throw a party! First up was Library Voices, who brought out their delightful power pop in the […]