It would have to be a pretty special band to get me out to the dreaded Sound Academy for the always dreaded all ages show. But when the band in question is Broken Social Scene (whom I haven't seen for about two years now,) well, one has to set aside his own personal beefs and put forth the effort to be there. And what can I say?...the band once again proved themselves to be nothing short of epi...
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Broken Social Scene w/ The Beauties @ Sound Academy
Broken Social Scene w/ The Beauties @ Sound Academy
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It would have to be a pretty special band to get me out to the dreaded Sound Academy for the always dreaded all ages show. But when the band in question is Broken Social Scene (whom I haven't seen for about two years now,) well, one has to set aside his own personal beefs and put forth the effort to be there. And what can I say?...the band once again proved themselves to be nothing short of epi...
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Songs From A Room - EP
In 2007 I saw Songs From A Room three times from August to December. The fact that I had only planned on seeing them one of those times is a testament to what a hard working band they are, as well as the caliber of bands that they have had the privilege of sharing the stage with. Their first EP was a throat shredding, mind numbing display of post punk with a leaning towards the hardcore. Yester...
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Songs From A Room - EP
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Artist:Songs From a Room
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Track:Revival
In 2007 I saw Songs From A Room three times from August to December . The fact that I had only planned on seeing them one of those times is a testament to what a hard working band they are, as well as the caliber of bands that they have had the privilege of sharing the stage with. Their first EP was a throat shredding, mind numbing display of post punk with a leaning towards the hardcore. Yes...
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CONTEST: Rural Alberta Advantage, Still Life Still and Rudely Interrupted @ Sneaky Dee's
Rudely Interrupted - Don't Break My Heart EPIn the early 80's, many talented bands found themselves at a serious disadvantage with the rise of music video requiring them to engage a certain look if they wanted to enjoy a measure of success. This was unfortunate and, perhaps more importantly, very unfair in the sense that many good artists were tossed aside simply because they didn't have the su...
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CONTEST: Rural Alberta Advantage, Still Life Still and Rudely Interrupted @ Sneaky Dee's
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Rudely Interrupted - Don't Break My Heart EP In the early 80's, many talented bands found themselves at a serious disadvantage with the rise of music video requiring them to engage a certain look if they wanted to enjoy a measure of success. This was unfortunate and, perhaps more importantly, very unfair in the sense that many good artists were tossed aside simply because they didn't have ...
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Gladshot - Burn Up & Shine / Wendy Leung - Stop/Start
Over the next week or two, I'm going to try to squeeze out as many CD recommendations as I can before December hits because, as we all know, December always means a series of "best of" lists and there's a lot of CD's that I've been listening to that may or may not make the final cut, but are still worth checking out either way. And I've been listening to quite a few so since my actual concert g...
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Gladshot - Burn Up & Shine / Wendy Leung - Stop/Start
Over the next week or two, I'm going to try to squeeze out as many CD recommendations as I can before December hits because, as we all know, December always means a series of "best of" lists and there's a lot of CD's that I've been listening to that may or may not make the final cut, but are still worth checking out either way. And I've been listening to quite a few so since my actual concert g...
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Calexico w/Cuff The Duke @ The Phoenix
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After many years of neglect, I finally got around to seeing Calexico live on Tuesday night at The Phoenix. Admittedly I haven't been an avid follower of their style of Latin tinged eclectic folk rock, but I've always been curious enough to want to see them live, and thankfully they did not disappoint. They were already here back in July at the much more intimate Mod Club, and at that time the...
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Klas - To Sleep And Love
Klas is a delightful little 5 piece band from Malmö, Sweden that specializes in some very enjoyable lo-fi twee acoustic indie pop. The comparisons to Jens Lekman are somewhat justifiable, especially because lyrics like "all the crap I learned when I was seven is the same crap that I still hold on to" boast that same stylish 'jilted boyfriend' charm that sounds like it's meant to be depressing b..
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Klas - To Sleep And Love
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Klas is a delightful little 5 piece band from Malmö, Sweden that specializes in some very enjoyable lo-fi twee acoustic indie pop. The comparisons to Jens Lekman are somewhat justifiable, especially because lyrics like "all the crap I learned when I was seven is the same crap that I still hold on to " boast that same stylish 'jilted boyfriend' charm that sounds like it's meant to be depressin..
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Me On The Zygiella Podcast
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Artist:Clouds (That Look Like Things)
Hey, I'm just running off to work so I don't have the time to put up anything overly worthwhile at the moment, but if you're from the Toronto area and you haven't already been faithfully listening to the Zygiella podcast , then you're missing out on one of the good ones. On this weeks episode, Tyler figured that no podcast is holy and decided that defiling it with my presence would be a good id...
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Deerhunter w/Times New Viking & Braids @ Lee's Palace
Whether you call it growing up, maturing or simply learning the act of good showmanship, I have to say that the Bradford Cox that was on stage at Lee's Palace on Wednesday night was significantly different than the one that I read about from the last time Deerhunter was in town. Gone were the dresses and general audience alienation and, in its place was a charismatic and appreciative frontman w...
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Deerhunter w/Times New Viking & Braids @ Lee's Palace
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Whether you call it growing up, maturing or simply learning the act of good showmanship, I have to say that the Bradford Cox that was on stage at Lee's Palace on Wednesday night was significantly different than the one that I read about from the last time Deerhunter was in town. Gone were the dresses and general audience alienation and, in its place was a charismatic and appreciative frontman...
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Evelyn Room, Golden Hands..., Spiral Beach and High Dials @ The Horseshoe
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It seems like NXNE 2008 had only just finished, and now here we are, preparing for 2009. To celebrate the opening of the '09 festival's submission period, The Horseshoe hosted a free showcase on Tuesday night featuring three of my favourite indie(ish) bands on the current music scene as well as another band that I wasn't really familiar with, but quite enjoyed anyways. Of course, this week has ...
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Clouds (That Look Like Things) - Hat Factory EP
I've already reviewed the live show of local up and comers Clouds (That Look Like Things) a couple of times this year, but now it's time to throw up a few words about their unbelievable new EP entitled Hat Factory. The boys are incredibly proud of what they've accomplished here since it was done completely on their own, from the artwork to the recording and mixing of the CD. The album is as phe...
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Clouds (That Look Like Things) - Hat Factory EP
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Artist:Clouds (That Look Like Things)
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Album:Hat Factory
I've already reviewed the live show of local up and comers Clouds (That Look Like Things) a couple of times this year, but now it's time to throw up a few words about their unbelievable new EP entitled Hat Factory . The boys are incredibly proud of what they've accomplished here since it was done completely on their own, from the artwork to the recording and mixing of the CD. The album is as ...
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The Davey Parker Radio Sound - You Name It EP
And so we've got another delicious slice of Toronto based high energy psych rock for you, all coming in the form of a band who calls themselves the Davey Parker Radio Sound. For every band that contacts me on myspace, there are about 50 that I don't actually pay attention to, so when one actually grabs my attention, you know I'm gonna write about it. Mind you, it helps if the band in question i...
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The Davey Parker Radio Sound - You Name It EP
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Artist:The Davey Parker Radio Sound
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Track:I Gotta Know
And so we've got another delicious slice of Toronto based high energy psych rock for you, all coming in the form of a band who calls themselves the Davey Parker Radio Sound . For every band that contacts me on myspace, there are about 50 that I don't actually pay attention to, so when one actually grabs my attention, you know I'm gonna write about it. Mind you, it helps if the band in questio...
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The High Dials - Moon Country
It takes a very talented band to remain fresh and original without repeating themselves. This is what makes me love Montreal's The High Dials so much. In their original incarnation as The Datsuns, they were another above average Nuggets-inspired garage band, which was cool. Other bands of that ilk have proved beyond any measure of doubt that this sound is all that they can do and although they ...
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