Articles by Bradley Zorgdrager

Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Down and the Hold Steady Lead This Week's Can't Miss Concerts

PUBLISHED Dec 11, 2014

It's getting down for the wire for holiday shopping. For those of us who regretfully leave the gift getting a little too late every year, t...

The Banner

Greying

PUBLISHED Dec 5, 2014

"It never gets better," howls the Banner vocalist Joey Southside in "Circle of Salt." It's not just what he's saying, but also how he's say...

Alvvays, Johnny Marr and White Lung Lead This Week's Can't Miss Concerts

PUBLISHED Dec 4, 2014

Now that it's December, holiday music is likely ringing throughout stores and other establishments. To avoid the bah humbug spirit this can...

Slipknot / Korn

Air Canada Centre, Toronto ON, November 30

PUBLISHED Dec 1, 2014

Slow doors, as well as the slightly muddy and inconsistent sound, proved to be an issue for lone support act Korn, but they weren't the onl...

Cold Specks, James Blake and Ryan Hemsworth Lead This Week's Can't Miss Concerts

PUBLISHED Nov 27, 2014

As Movember comes to a close, moustaches will soon be in short supply. Fortunately, concerts are not lacking at all — below, we've wr...

The Black Dahlia Murder

'Grind 'Em All' (EP stream)

PUBLISHED Nov 25, 2014

Michigan melodic death unit the Black Dahlia Murder love their metal. For proof, just check out their DVDs or their Facebook page, where th...

Caribou, John K. Samson and Tokyo Police Club Lead This Week's Can't Miss Concerts

PUBLISHED Nov 20, 2014

'Twas the month before Christmas and all throughout Canada, performers were playing for a (hopefully) packed house; help make musicians' wi...

Unearth

on Exclaim! TV Aggressive Tendencies

PUBLISHED Nov 18, 2014

Given the band's 16-year career, Unearth joked that they could be considered "classic metalcore" when Exclaim! TV caught up with them at th...