Concert Reviews
The Magnetic Fields Were Divine and Asinine in Toronto
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, March 26
PUBLISHED Mar 27, 2025
For all of the obvious pitfalls of the streaming era, having much of music history at our fingertips has given us the gift of being able to...
Shiv and the Carvers Were Powerful, Playful and Pissed Off in Toronto
The Baby G, March 14
PUBLISHED Mar 15, 2025
From pounding blasts and whip-smart ragers, to sensual, rhythmic rockers, Toronto's Shiv and the Carvers blend numerous genres seamlessly...
Wolf Parade's 'Apologies to the Queen Mary' Toronto Anniversary Show Was a Coronation
March 11, 2025
PUBLISHED Mar 12, 2025
Nothing about Spencer Krug and Dan Boeckner suggests nostalgia. Throughout each of their multi-decade careers, the two musicians have jumped...
Kraftwerk Merged Man and Machine in Toronto
Massey Hall, March 8
PUBLISHED Mar 9, 2025
Kraftwerk's influence on every kind of music is unparalleled. That's right: every kind of music. From electronic music to rock, hip-hop to...
Father John Misty Gazed into the Void in Toronto
Massey Hall, February 21
PUBLISHED Feb 22, 2025
Father John Misty was way ahead of the curve in articulating the modern sense of despair. For more than a decade, he's been mingling...
Nemahsis Triumphantly Overcame the Flu at Heartfelt Toronto Show
Danforth Music Hall, February 19
PUBLISHED Feb 20, 2025
Record-high levels of snow couldn't stop Torontonians from descending upon the Danforth Music Hall to see Nemahsis in concert. Last night...
Jack White Rips "Fucking Fascist" Donald Trump, Hails His Nova Scotia Roots at Explosive Toronto Show
History, February 6
PUBLISHED Feb 7, 2025
It's been an exploratory couple of decades for Jack White. Once known as a retro rock minimalist, he has gone from weirdo marimba jams to...
Slowdive Carried the Mantle in Ottawa
Bronson Centre, January 26
PUBLISHED Jan 27, 2025
Even the most devoted Slowdive fans may be unaware of just how harshly the legacy press criticized the band during their brief...
