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ColinResponse thanks his fans with a Magical Pizza Party!
“I’m the type of person who follows rules for the purpose of the rule, not for the sake that it’s a rule.”
- Colin Crewe, Colin Response
Colin Crewe, front man and mastermind behind ColinResponse has had a pretty crazy last few months. While on location in Vancouver, Colin had fallen victim to a robbery. Among the [...] - Read More > -
Pre-NXNE with Deerhoof
Deerhoof, a band I never really knew how to describe, is playing Toronto’s NXNE this summer. The experimental, attention deficit band has quite the loyal following and an extensive list of musical collaborations including Xiu Xiu, Congotronix, Kasia Allstars, Busdriver, Woom, and more. They will play the Phoenix on June 16th with Dodos. The show [...] - Read More > -
Pre-NXNE with Stars
It’s almost guaranteed that Canadian music fans have a soft spot for Stars. Many of said fans that I’ve interacted with feel that there was no indie scene in this country until Stars brought it to us, or if not them directly, their affiliates – Broken Social Scene, or even Memphis. Torquil Campbell, one half [...] - Read More > -
Sandman Viper Command Digital 7″ Contest!Sandman Viper Command have been picking up steam quickly not only within Toronto, but all over Canada. Having just returned from a tour from east to west coast, SVC has a lot to celebrate. Their first full-length release, Everybody See This is a clear indication that these guys are ready to make you dance, with [...] - Read More >
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En Route with Royal Canoe
When you think about the prairies, what immediately comes to mind? Banjos? Miles of wheat? Country music? Forget those stereotypes. Manitoba rockers Royal Canoe are challenging the norm of what some may think folk and indie music is from the area. Their EP, Extended Play, was released today, and includes four interesting tracks that both echo and [...]
Crusade at the Silver Dollar Room: The Schomberg Fair
Minutes into The Schomberg Fair’s set a full blown, foot-stamping, alcohol-fuelled revival erupted, immersed in thunderous drums, rumbling bass, and charging banjo, and it seemed likely that the Devil Himself would show up in the Silver Dollar Room and be struck dead. The Schomberg Fair’s particular blend of music has deep roots in Depression-era blues, tempered [...]
Steam Whistle Unsigned #21 Swag!
February 24th marks the next Steam Whistle Unsigned Series show! For #21, the stage will be shared by Boys Who Say No, Luke Lalonde (Born Ruffians), and one of our favourites, The Paint Movement. Aconcert series that has seen some of Canada’s best up-and-coming acts, such as The Darcys, Tiny Danza and Dinosaur Bones, we’re [...]
ColinResponse thanks his fans with a Magical Pizza Party!
“I’m the type of person who follows rules for the purpose of the rule, not for the sake that it’s a rule.” - Colin Crewe, Colin Response Colin Crewe, front man and mastermind behind ColinResponse has had a pretty crazy last few months. While on location in Vancouver, Colin had fallen victim to a robbery. Among the [...]
Hey Rosetta Sells Out…The Phoenix…Twice
On a mild autumn evening I made my way to the Phoenix Concert Theatre after having been at the launch of Iguana Books; a new and exciting company that will likely change the face of the e-publishing industry. My packed social schedule meant that I unfortunately missed Seattle’s Ivan & Alyosha, although I heard they were great [...]