There's a three-day weekend to look forward to at the end of this week! But before we get too ahead of ourselves, here are the eight can't-miss concerts coming to the 416 over the next few days to satisfy all of your live music wants and needs, including some Exclaim! Class of 2019 alumni and Canadian indie rock vets.
UPDATE (5/12, 10:45 a.m. ET): Amyl and the Sniffers have cancelled their Toronto show (May 12) due to illness, and all tickets will be automatically refunded by Ticketmaster.
Check out the rest of Exclaim!'s Canadian concert listings and tour announcements here.
Amyl and the Sniffers
History, May 12
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Take me to the beach, take me to the Amyl and the Sniffers show!
Nils Frahm
Massey Hall, May 13
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Forever operating outside of the box, expect the German composer to reinvent the piano, pushing the boundaries of his instrument as he's become known for through his prolific career.
Jensen McRae
The Axis Club, May 13
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Of no relation to Tate McRae, the Los Angeles-born-and-bred folk-pop singer-songwriter makes her first Toronto stop behind sophomore album I Don't Know How, but They Found Me! ahead of another at the Danforth Music Hall this fall.
Superheaven
The Opera House, May 14
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Grunge revivalists Superheaven released their first new album in 10 years last month, and the track "Stare at the Void" is the perfect song to space out to while waiting in line before doors open at the Opera House.
Frog Eyes
The Dance Cave, May 16
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A staple of Canadian indie rock for more than 20 years, songwriter Carey Mercer will showcase the jittery, spiky, anxious art rock from this year's The Open Up during Frog Eyes' latest return to Toronto.
Squid
The Opera House, May 17
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English rockers Squid are extending their post-punk tentacles into Toronto for a singular Canadian stop this week in support of their excellent new album Cowards.
Wine Lips
Lee's Palace, May 17
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What's better than watching a concert film? Seeing the concert in real life! If you didn't get the chance to catch Wine Lips' Live at Lee's Palace back in 2022, now's your chance to catch the Exclaim! Class of 2019 alumni in person as they return to Lee's Palace.
Ministry
History, May 18
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Never say never! Al Jourgensen once refused to perform anything from the band's '80s years, but now Ministry will be bringing out old material from 1983's With Sympathy and 1986's Twitch on their North American tour this year, making a Toronto stop at History at the end of the week.