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! […]

Thursday, June 14, 2012 JangBang Presents: Unofficial NXNE Day Party Thursday afternoon meant the addition of day parties to the festival. While most were not NXNE official, they were still all part of the festival experience. I hit up JangBang to catch some of their unofficial daytime showcase, which included good music and Korean tacos. […]

Thursday, March 22, 2012 Live Near Bellwoods Daytime Living Room Sessions Last year I managed to make it out to see one of the daytime sessions put on at the tiny Toronto Institute for the Enjoyment of Music and it was great, so this year I had to see what the Young Lions Music Club […]

CONTEST CLOSED Hue is offering up a pair of tickets to see them open for Hey Ocean! at Lee’s Palace. If you’re not familiar with Toronto’s Hue, here’s a perfect opportunity for you to get to know them. When they’re not getting the crowd to tap their toes or dance along, the band is inducing […]

Date of show: February 16, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo The Indie Machine curated a showcase at Rancho Relaxo last Thursday that brought together 4 great up-and-coming bands, including their January Artist of the Month, James and Blackburn. James and Blackburn headlined the show. No one in the band is actually named James, or Blackburn […]