Toronto Unplugged

March 28th, 2008

Artist Profile: We Are Wolves

Adding to the already explosive Montreal indie scene, We Are Wolves have taken attacked Canada, the States, Europe and all music media along the way.
The band has been featured in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Spin. They have played SXSW, Virgin Fest and they also performed live on the first episode of CBC’s live concert […]

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March 25th, 2008

Everybody is working for the weekend | Gigs

Keep working away this week, because there is a great lineup of some very cool gigs this weekend.  Here are our picks.
Let’s start with Thursday…
The Pitter Patter Music Festival returns for the second year.  In Toronto, the festival touches some unique venues (The Montreal House, The Boat, Teranga)
(Pitter Patter) Drop $5 at The Boat to […]

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March 20th, 2008

Caribou: Live at Lee’s for 2 Nights

Somewhat local musician Caribou is getting ready to kick off a two night stint at Lee’s Palace. From Dundas Ontario (and also the title track from Caribou’s album) Dan Snaith leads psychedelic, indie electronic, dream pop, math rock jams.
Snaith, who previously went by the show name Manitoba, had to change his name due to […]

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March 19th, 2008

Concert Dates: The Roots in Toronto

There are certain bands that cross multiple genres…they have a universal appeal. I would argue that The Roots are one of these bands. If you’ve never gotten into the Roots, I suggest you give them a true listen. Only then can you appreciate their cross-style influence and vibe.
The Roots will be at […]

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March 16th, 2008

Jack Johnson at Burl’s Creek | On sale now

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Hawaiian-born musician, filmmaker and surfer Jack Johnson will perform the inaugural concert at Burl’s Creek Park on Sunday August 3, in support of his worldwide #1 record, Sleep Through the Static.
As part of one of the most anticipated tours of the summer, Jack Johnson fans […]

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March 16th, 2008

Gigs Just Announced: MGMT | Tokyo Police Club

Couple solid shows that have just been announced…
If you’ve missed MGMT on their previous Toronto jaunts, this upcoming MOD CLUB show will be a good chance to catch them as they hit the tipping point. MGMT will be at the MOD CLUB on Tuesday April 15th - Tickets are only 11 beans.

As we’ve mentioned […]

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March 13th, 2008

CBC Radio 3 Feed from SXSW | The Constantines | Astronauts

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Working away today listening to CBC Radio 3 and caught their live feed from SXSW.
Grant Lawrence was on site (or was he…) at the outdoor stage at Emo’s.
Radio 3 shot the feed through all the snow to us Canadians. The line-up was […]

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March 12th, 2008

Bell X1 at El Mocambo | Have a listen

It’s always fun watching bands creep into stardom. Bell X1 have been making music for years. Their latest (and third) album Flock was just released in North America and is quickly getting passed around with praise.
The band’s name (the merit often debated) derives from the film and book The Right Stuff. The […]

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March 8th, 2008

Canadian Music Week Spotlight | Lowest of the Low | Hall of Fame Induction

Toronto Unplugged congratulates The Lowest of the Low on a legendary musical career and a well deserved induction.
Lowest of the Low will be inducted into the Indies Hall of Fame tonight as part of the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards. “The Indies” celebrate outstanding achievement in sound recording and live performance.
The Lowest of the Lowwere […]

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March 7th, 2008

Canadian Music Week Spotlight | Woodhands

What you need to know:
Equipped with a keytar, boy and girl vocals, and live pounding drums, Woodhands is dirty electronic pop music. They are interested in emotional, sweaty dance floors and making you dance til you have sex or cry.
Woodhands started in a basement in Montreal, moved to Europe, and is now making love […]

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