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  Frankie Cosmos

  The Great Hall, Toronto ON, June 21

  PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2014

  "We're called Frankie Cosmos — don't forget!" The set-commencing command was jarring coming from such a seemingly unassuming front...

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  Allie

  Massey Hall, Toronto ON, June 21

  PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2014

  Toronto singer Allie's brand of R&B is a progressive fusion of soul and jazzy hip-hop on record, and she brought an impressive representati...

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  Rachel Ries

  The Rivoli, Toronto ON, June 21

  PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2014

  Vermont-based Rachel Ries has been making a name for herself these past years with her adventurous folk songs. Her most recent record (the...

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  Waiting for Henry

  Dakota Tavern, Toronto ON, June 21

  PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2014

  "The river rises without warning, and here comes the rain." It's a lyric from one of the better songs on Waiting For Henry's impressive 201...

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  Slow Down Molasses

  Dakota Tavern, Toronto ON, June 21

  PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2014

  "I remember them being much mellower," noted Exclaim! photographer (and this reviewer's wingman) Tiana Feng midway through the second song....

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  Kelela

  Massey Hall, Toronto ON, June 21

  PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2014

  How does a singer with just a mixtape and a handful of guest appearances end up playing Massey Hall? Besides lucking into some canny progra...

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  Rhye

  Massey Hall, Toronto ON, June 21

  PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2014

  Rhye won a lot of fans with the duo's debut album, and even with producer Robin Hannibal MIA on this current tour, singer Milosh more than...

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  Ark Analog

  Tattoo, Toronto ON, June 21

  PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2014

  Ark Analog have always had a knack for getting a room fired up and ready to move, and last night was no exception. Maylee Todd's orange pon...