The Verve returned to America for the first time since their split a decade ago to perform at the Coachella Festival in California this past Friday night - and frontman Richard Ashcroft told the faithful the band is back for good.
He explained: “Most bands, when they reform, they don’t bother making any new music. That’s […]
The Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS) is a group of some of the best independent music stores in America. CIMS maintains an ongoing list of the top album sales from these record stores in America.. This CIMS Chart is always an interesting reflection of what is selling in the great record stores […]
After a three year recording hiatus - during which he played two historic concert series in NYC and LA devoting one evening each to his Jam, Style Council, and solo catalogs, and earned Lifetime Achievement honors at the 2007 Brit Awards, among other highlights - Paul Weller returns on July 22 with 22 Dreams, […]
Produced by Martin Terefe, who also produced 2005’s Retriever and 2002’s Cobblestone Runway, Exit Strategy of the Soul was recorded in varied locations including studios in London, England and Havana, Cuba. Its ambitious arrangements, backed by a punctuating and swelling horn section on nearly every song, complete an album that is one of Sexsmith’s most […]
One of the most talked about Canadian bands right now is Nova Scotia’s Tom Fun Orchestra. The 10 piece Soul | Western Swing | Post Punk outfit is touring the globe and giving everyone something to rave about along on the way.
Their recent release You Will Land with a Thud has received rave reviews […]
There are a few interesting gigs tonight in town. Here is a rundown of the one’s that stand out…
Kathleen Edwards with Justin Rutledge will be playing the Phoenix.
This is a great venue to see both these acts - intimate with great sound. Let us know how this one goes
Portland’s Scout Niblett will play […]
Beneficiaries of some great industry buzz and from the sunshine state, Against Me! will be rolling through our city on the Toronto Warped Tour stop on July 19th.
This year’s Toronto Warped Tour will throw down at Downsview Park (Allen Road).
Against Me! is giving fans a a sneak peak at their new video ‘STOP’
Check it […]
Decemberists front man Colin Meloy played a solo acoustic performance at the Phoenix last night. The stage consisted of Meloy, 4 acoustic guitars, a glass of wine and a bottle of wine. Simple and honest. Meloy is an extremely talented and intelligent singer songwriter and with the recent buzzing success of the […]
Not Music related. Toronto FC related.
Huge win at home today over Real Salt Lake. Toronto FC’s new additions lived up to their hype and you can feel a rejuvenated confidence amongst the club and fans.
Local press article
Local Toronto FC Blog
Next match: Next Saturday at home against 1st place team Kansas City […]
It’s officially playoff time in the NBA and our Toronto Raptors will take on the Orlando Magic in the first round. Although this is a music blog, it is also a Toronto blog and for the most part, we hold our sports just as high as our music.
Last week, Chris Bosh pleaded with the […]
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