Remember way back when, when I interviewed Old Crowns in August? Well, I have part two now all ready for you (for part one, click here). But first, Old Crowns are back in Toronto TONIGHT! They’re playing at the Silver Dollar and doors are at 9pm, so make it a point to go. When you read [...] Read More

Old Crowns, the self-proclaimed “stoner country” band from Ottawa, are gearing up to conquer Canada. Fresh off a tenacious, two-week east coast tour, the four-piece already have two upcoming shows lined up. The first, presented by iheartmusic.net, is in their hometown of Ottawa with other Take Media faves: the Darcys and Amost the Transparent. It’s this [...] Read More

With a new line-up and revitalized sound, Greys is coming off the high that was their first show (Genevieve has photos coming your way soon!). But before the show, I spoke with frontman Shehzaad Jiwani (former drummer of the lamentably deceased Arietta) and he gave me the story behind Toronto’s newest up-and-coming supergroup (also featuring Cam [...] Read More

Sweet Thing is a band on the brink. Recently signed by EMI Records, the Toronto-based band is currently celebrating the release of their first full-length album (which you can take part in tonight! At the Mod Club! For more details, click here) and soon embarking westwards on a cross-Canada tour. I spoke with Sweet Thing guitarist/vocalist [...] Read More