Concert Reviews
Godspeed You! Black Emperor Led Toronto Through the Dark
History, November 5
PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2024
A loop is something destined to repeat itself until an opposing force stops it or gets in the way: a bump, a swipe, a cut, a flame...
Sabrina Carpenter's Vancouver Show Was Can't-Miss TV
Pacific Coliseum, November 4
PUBLISHED Nov 5, 2024
On Monday night in Vancouver, thousands of miniskirts and pink dresses descended upon the Pacific Coliseum for the last stop on the Canadian...
The Cure Proved There's Still More Shadow to Explore in London
The Troxy, November 1
PUBLISHED Nov 2, 2024
The mood was set before the Cure even set foot on stage at London's Troxy. Entering the venue, expectant fans were met by the sound of rain...
Maggie Rogers Was Proof of Concept in Toronto
Coca-Cola Coliseum, October 22
PUBLISHED Oct 23, 2024
When I interviewed Maggie Rogers in 2022, she existed at the centre of a rare Venn diagram I was also precariously occupying as someone...
MJ Lenderman Was Understated and Unhurried in Toronto
Lee's Palace, October 19
PUBLISHED Oct 20, 2024
Four days before MJ Lenderman stopped in Toronto to promote his new album, 'Manning Fireworks,' the Asheville, NC musician announced he...
Fontaines D.C. Reached a Fever Pitch in Montreal
MTELUS, October 12
PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2024
There was a palpable excitement in the room at a packed MTELUS, as fans eagerly awaited the members of Fontaines D.C. to file onto the...
Eliza Niemi Played Into the Bit at Project Nowhere
The Baby G, October 5
PUBLISHED Oct 7, 2024
"I am Eliza Niemi," Eliza Niemi introduced herself to a quiet house last night at the Baby G. "The band is also called Eliza Niemi...
Nilüfer Yanya Opened the Loop in Toronto
Phoenix Concert Theatre, October 5
PUBLISHED Oct 6, 2024
It was almost 10:30 before Nilüfer Yanya graced Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre in the ever so slight chill of October's first Saturday...
