Articles by Matt Bobkin

A Special Evening with the National

Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto ON, April 24

PUBLISHED Apr 25, 2019

The National's days of writing sweaty rock tunes are over, and so are their days of putting on sweaty rock shows. To baptize their upcoming...

Michelle Williams and Mount Eerie's Phil Elverum Have Separated

PUBLISHED Apr 19, 2019

Less than a year after quietly marrying, Mount Eerie's Phil Elverum and actor Michelle Williams have separated. According to People, a "so...

'Shazam!' Star Zachary Levi and His Sense of Humour Is the DC Universe's Secret Weapon

PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2019

Zachary Levi thought his dream of playing the lead in a superhero film was over. After losing to Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in Guardians of t...

Sorrey Move On from Bad Relationships and PEI Traditions with New Single "Talking to Them"

PUBLISHED Apr 5, 2019

PEI-based dream pop outfit Sorrey are set to release their debut album on Garment District Records later this year. Before they divulge det...

Campy 'Shazam!' Helps the DC Universe Finally Have Some Fun

Directed by David F. Sandberg

PUBLISHED Apr 5, 2019

The DC Extended Universe needs a hero, a bright shining light to cut through the darkness — in more ways than one. Instalments in the floun...

Oh Sees to Perform at Toronto's Night Owl Festival

PUBLISHED Apr 2, 2019

Night Owl Festival has been bringing the best in psychedelic music to Toronto since 2015. Now, organizers have announced the dates for thei...

Sandra Battaglini, Tim Rabnett and Pat Burtscher Usher In Spring at the Exclaim!/Comedy Records Standup Showcase

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2019

Spring has sprung, and with it comes the next instalment of Exclaim! and Comedy Records' monthly standup comedy showcase. It will all go d...

Nikki Fierce Dress for Success in "Made for You" Video

PUBLISHED Mar 29, 2019

Toronto psych trio Nikki Fierce dropped their Man Made Woman EP last year, but they're not done promoting the release just yet. The band ha...