Lately I have been on a roll discovering some great progressive rock bands in our city. There are just enough talented bands that play here to keep your nerdy math rockers happy. We have a great blend of classic prog as well as metal prog to keep our brains active. In...
The first thing I would like to say is Thank you to BSMT254 for partnering up with Blast Toronto. We will be looking for ways to elevate Toronto’s musical experience. We began our partnership, and I stayed to see what kind of music to expect from this hidden gem in...
This could be a very short review; this is an album of pure pop fun for adults. James Clarke keeps the 80’s pop sound alive well into the 21st century. It kept my feathers flapping for the entire album. The opening song sounds like a bouncy blend of Mid-eighties Elvis...
April 25th – Toronto. In this city's ever-evolving and expansive music scene, one can find music of any kind. Drum & Bass, Rock & Roll, and more. It's one of the things I like about living in a city such as this. There are local artists who play more than...
April 23, 2025. Even on my first rodeo with Stephen Stanley Band on this record, I felt the earthiness mixed with special poetry and driven riffs that really drive Stephen’s storytelling talent. At first, the themes seem to come from a personal point of view and...
If it was a happening you are looking for in the Toronto music scene, this was a night you shouldn’t have missed. There was an eclectic mix of four different bands vying for the original spotlight award. Void Walker I have to give this band a bit of a pass because I...
In the world of predictable music, Denielle Bassels refreshes us with her take on pop music. This record is filled with French cabaret music that has such an invigorating vibe. If Beyonce can do a country album, why not fill the gap with Pop Jazz with a baguette and...
"The Sundown Sessions is a monthly music series in Toronto celebrating indie artists and their incredible talents! Created, run and hosted by artists Amy Craze & Tiffany Luvv, their mission is to create a community of music creators and music lovers. With a...
With a whopping 21 eggs in this basket, Kailan McGee's "The Songstress Empire" gives the listener over an hour of this woman’s personal journey. The album was released on January 10, 2025. Here's a preview of the first four tracks: “Just Like That”, drives you on a...
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A new album is out from Spectra. I decided to take a listen with my chicken ears. Spectra is a Hamilton-based progressive metal band that is making waves in the Toronto Club scene. With this debut album, I am confident they will pick up more progressive fans. Toronto...
