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Broken Social Scene Existed Outside of Time at Ottawa Jazz Fest

Confederation Park, June 26

PUBLISHED Jun 27, 2025

Broken Social Scene leader Kevin Drew opened his band's headlining set by quipping that they're always playing in Ottawa. However, it's been...

Lorde's 'Virgin' Is a Reclamation

PUBLISHED Jun 27, 2025

'Virgin' is the kind of album that makes you realize something you hadn't really before: Lorde was operating at an emotional distance. Even...

Fortunato Durutti Marinetti and a Pop Hook Are "A Perfect Pair"

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PUBLISHED Jun 26, 2025

As Fortunato Duritti Marinetti, Toronto-based songwriter Dan Colussi makes poetic jazz rock, taking the whiskey-breath sing-speaking of...

Perturbator's "Apocalypse Now" Is a War Cry

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PUBLISHED Jun 26, 2025

Parisian industrial synthwave/overdrive artist Perturbator has joined Nuclear Blast for his forthcoming LP 'Age of Aquarius,' which is aptly...

'Every Time You Lose Your Mind’ Is a Win for Failure

Directed by Ken Andrews

PUBLISHED Jun 25, 2025

When presented with the existence of 'Every Time You Lose Your Mind: A Film About Failure,' anyone familiar with the Los Angeles trio...

Tribeca 2025: Counting Crows Embrace Their Corniness in 'Have You Seen Me Lately?' Documentary

Directed by Amy Scott

PUBLISHED Jun 23, 2025

In 'Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?,' director Amy Scott provides an intimate look at Counting Crows' humble beginnings with...

Otoboke Beaver Kept Legacy-Building at Sled Island — Tech Issues Be Damned

The Palace Theatre, June 21

PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2025

One of the hallmarks of Sled Island is their guest curation program, wherein each edition of the festival selects an act who will not only...

Ribbon Skirt Stepped into Their Power at Sled Island

The Ship & Anchor, June 20

PUBLISHED Jun 21, 2025

You'd think you might get jaded to the whole thing, but there really is nothing like discovering a new band that you love and getting to see...