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hard rock, Live Music Reviews, Music, rock

The Trews Remind Us Rock N’ Roll Is Alive And Well In Canada

2025 has been plagued with conversations regarding the ethics of AI in modern music and the growing war between tech bros, the streaming industry and their impact on the livelihoods of indie and veteran musicians alike, but last night at the Danforth Music Hall, we were reminded why none of that shit really matters. Canadian rock band The Trews took to Greektown for their annual … Continue reading The Trews Remind Us Rock N’ Roll Is Alive And Well In Canada

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Canadian, hardcore

Montreal’s CHÜZO Whip Into Southern Ontario This Weekend For 3 Shows

It’ll be a whirlwind weekend for Montreal-based aggro-metal band CHÜZO who are in town this weekend in support of their most recent EP release M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay). Lyrically, the EP is driven by life, self-reflection and the challenge of working through your most difficult obstacles and traumatic experiences. Powered by the brutally assertive vocals of Micha M the band blends grindcore, Swedish death … Continue reading Montreal’s CHÜZO Whip Into Southern Ontario This Weekend For 3 Shows

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Kensington Unplugged: A New Nashville-Inspired Songwriter’s Round

We wanted to quickly turn your attention to this very cool new series we checked out last night. Kensington Unplugged is a brand new original artist series taking place on Tuesday nights at Supermarket in Kensington. Starting at 7PM and running until 11PM, every hour 4 different independent songwriters take the stage and one by one showcase original songs only (covers are forbidden here). Inspired … Continue reading Kensington Unplugged: A New Nashville-Inspired Songwriter’s Round

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Canadian, Live Music Reviews, punk rock, rock

Say It Ain’t So, Sums!

I used to have this friend who I met back in high school that for years and years during the time we spent together, he’d periodically bring up that time we went to go see Sum 41 play at the Kee to Bala when we were like 14. “The all ages section was up on the balcony, remember? That show was amazing!” He must have … Continue reading Say It Ain’t So, Sums!

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Sound Off: When the Headliner is the Opener

Maybe it’s just the circles I follow, but there seems to be this increasing trend where a headlining act also goes ahead and takes up the opening support slot for their show/tour. Am I the only one a little perturbed by this? The alternative to this I’ve also seen is where members of the headlining band are also the opener/support act. As a couple better-known … Continue reading Sound Off: When the Headliner is the Opener

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Live Music Reviews, Music

The Get Up Kids STWHA 25th Anniversary at Danforth Music Hall

Last night our favourite Kansas midweast emo band descended upon the Danforth Music Hall to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Something to Write Home About – we know because we were there! Honestly getting to concerts these days is a battle, so that’s no small feat. I only picked up my ticket about a week ago, feeling apathetic and annoyed with how things were going … Continue reading The Get Up Kids STWHA 25th Anniversary at Danforth Music Hall

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Multiple Standing Ovations for Sexsmith at Sixty

On Thursday February 29th, the coldest day of the week by far after unseasonable highs, I shuffled myself down to Massey Hall for my first Ron Sexsmith show. I can’t remember when I’d first heard of Ron but I point it to being sometime in my teens, but since then it’s sort of just been one of those names that floats around you. He’s not … Continue reading Multiple Standing Ovations for Sexsmith at Sixty

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Music, Neither Could Dylan

Neither Could Dylan First Show Recap

Okay, I know this blog seems a little ridiculous and mildly gluttonous but, I performed my debut show on the weekend as Neither Could Dylan and I want to remember as much as possible from it. Plus, I recorded the entire set and that’s really what this is for – to share it with you! I landed the gig by reaching out to a music … Continue reading Neither Could Dylan First Show Recap

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Music, The Side Barre

The Side Barre: On AstroWorld and Music Festival Safety

This is Season 1 Episode 3 of the The Side Barre podcast, developed through Anchor and streamed on Spotify. Listen now on Spotify and read on to follow the transcript. On today’s episode I want to talk a bit about the recent Astroworld tragedy that continues to find itself at the top of headlines. As of writing this, a total of 10 people have died as a result … Continue reading The Side Barre: On AstroWorld and Music Festival Safety

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