January 31st, 2008
I’m hoping there is some debate on this one, because I’ve heard tons of good and bad rants on this next venue.
Lee’s Palace is Lee’s Palace, it’s that simple.
Lee’s is a legendary concert venue in Toronto. The place is dark, it sometimes smells, the acoustics can be a bit high on the treble and […]
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January 30th, 2008
Luke Doucet’s latest album Blood’s Too Rich has hit #1 on both ChartAttack and Earshot National college radio charts. The album has been getting rave reviews across the country and is an early 2008 favorite.
Quotes on the album…
A “landmark album”…”fearless guitar work”…”dangerously personal and transparently allusive songwriting”. (FOUR STARS) - Toronto Star, […]
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January 30th, 2008
I’ve always rolled my eyes at comparisons. Maybe I’ve never understood them.
When I read NOW Magazines cover story indicating that Toronto’s Zaki Ibrahim could the next Amy Winehouse, I cringed a bit. Why the comparison to a walking circus? Perhaps it would become clear…how’s that for foreshadowing?
The R&B/Soul/Singer/Songwriter paired her cover story […]
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January 29th, 2008
Located on the fringe of downtown at 722 College Street West lies a great Toronto concert venue: The Mod Club.
The Mod Club Theatre is a popular rock club that hosts smaller, more intimate gigs. The venue has a capacity of about 600 - concert-goers can watch acts from the floor, the tables to […]
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January 29th, 2008
BLOGGER SPOTLIGHT: LAUREN KATULKA
What blog do you write?
Oz Music Scene
How long have you been blogging?
Professionally it’s been about six months now. But I’ve kept a personal blog for roughly seven years, so it feels like a natural progression.
What do you like best about blogging?
I’m a bit of a control freak, so it’s really […]
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January 27th, 2008
 (MGMT)
Eastern America’s MGMT (pronounced ‘Management’) will be performing with Yeasayer in Toronto on February 9th at the El Mocambo.
MGMT has been featured in virtually every publication, listing them as a band to watch. Feb 9th at the El Mocambo will be your chance to see a cool band in a cool venue that could be […]
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January 25th, 2008
Starting next week, Toronto Unplugged is going to count down the Top Concert Venues in the city. We will look at venues of all sizes, shapes and historical importance. We will list the key points on each venue as well as the top performances each has hosted.
Venue rankings can be biased on many things: […]
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January 24th, 2008
So many band break-ups are ugly ordeals that leave fans wondering what happened.  In the world of big rock and roll, it’s often attributed to money, ego and the surge of fame.
Toronto’s Republic Of Safety have announced that their January 26th show at Sneaky Dee’s will be their last. The band is breaking up.
Money? Ego?
According […]
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January 23rd, 2008
Artist profile: The Cansecos
Baseball reference = YES
Original Band Name = The Cansecos Against Racism
Tons of girls as friends on Myspace = YES
Laser sound effects in their brand of Indie Electronic Disco-ish rock = ABSOLUTELY
New Album “JUICES!” November 20, 2007.
Band Members: Bill Halliday (songs, guitar, keys, singing), Gareth Jones (songs, guitar, keys, singing), Paul Prince […]
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January 23rd, 2008
Here are three reasons to get your move and shake on this weekend:
Friday January 25 - Major Maker at Steam Whistle Brewing - $5
Saturday January 26 - The Salads at The Horseshoe - $10
Saturday January 26 - Tokyo Police Club at Nathan Phillips Square - free (bring a flask, it’s going to be a cold […]
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