Articles by Matt Bobkin

Duster Announce First New Album in 19 Years

PUBLISHED Oct 14, 2019

Space rock greats Duster have announced their first album of new material in nearly 20 years. Their self-titled third album, Duster, is due...

Jeff Rosenstock Announces Massive Live Album

PUBLISHED Oct 14, 2019

Nearly two years removed from surprise album POST-, Jeff Rosenstock has announced a massive new live album. Thanks, Sorry! is set to be rel...

Metric Announce Fan-Curated Acoustic Residency in Toronto

PUBLISHED Oct 11, 2019

Metric recently announced a 10th anniversary reissue of their fourth album, Fantasies, and now they're continuing to revisit their back cat...

City and Colour

A Pill for Loneliness

PUBLISHED Oct 8, 2019

Though Dallas Green has explored many facets of guitar music over the last 15 years as City and Colour, there's a singular nature to the wa...

Like It or Not, Louis C.K. Is Coming to Toronto

PUBLISHED Sep 27, 2019

Disgraced comedian Louis C.K. has been trying to mount a comeback after admitting to sexual misconduct. Now, his dubious comeback tour is t...

'Judy' Is a Heartbreaking Ode to One of Early Hollywood's Most Enduring Icons

Directed by Rupert Goold

PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2019

It sometimes feels like there are two Judy Garlands that remain in the pop culture canon: the rose-cheeked child star clad in her blue-chec...

City and Colour's Dallas Green on Being a Workaholic, Music as Therapy and New Album 'A Pill for Loneliness'

PUBLISHED Sep 24, 2019

For someone who brings comfort to so many, Dallas Green sure is good at being sad.   From the visceral hardcore of Alexisonfire to the wist...

TIFF Review: '37 Seconds' Is a Vital, Albeit Easily Distracted, Piece of Storytelling

Directed by HIKARI

PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2019

37 Seconds, director HIKARI's feature debut, offers a heartfelt coming-of-age story from an underrepresented perspective. Despite meanderin...