My little observation. I wanted to start this piece off with an interesting observation that I had last night. I purposely wore my Gussapolooza T-Shirt last night to pay tribute to both Kasador and Bleeker who were playing the Rivoli last night, they both played...
This is the first time Blast Toronto has been part of this Festival, and I can’t wait to share my experience with you. I decided to take it easy and just focus on Lee’s Palace. There were 5 acts on the bill, and each one brought a level of originality that I haven’t...
Featured Photo: The Manic Boys and Girls Club performing at the Main Stage during day one of Gussapolooza 2026. Photo by Joe Taylor. Aug. 21—Cookstown, ON. Gussapolooza returned to Cookstown this year with a mix of the familiar, strange, and new. The festival, with...
July 22 — Horseshoe Tavern. On a mild summer night in Toronto (or at least, it felt mild after the heatwaves from earlier in the month), The Great Tick Eater threw a release party for their new single, “The Great Rearranger," headlining a bill that also featured...
Toronto was Celebrating! Like the third sequel to a Peter Jackson Movie, Toronto experienced the Return of the Kents! This is a band that formed and released their first EP 10 years ago. They toured on and off with a couple of lineup changes over the years. By 2022,...
The Horseshoe Tavern was good and packed on a Thursday night. Why? There was a record release party and this is how you celebrate new music. Find your favourite club and put on a great show playing all your new tunes. When we was Young When we was Young was the...
June 19th. On a packed night in Yorkville, The Pilot's new Stealth Room once again proved why it’s becoming one of Toronto’s most exciting live music spaces. With a sold-out crowd and an atmosphere buzzing with anticipation, the evening brought together a mix of...
21 June 2026—Toronto. A beloved local landmark – Sneaky Dee's – is threatened with demolition to make way for hi-rise condominiums that no local could even afford. Sneaky Dee's is one of our go-to places for Toronto punk, metal, emo, and other alternative styles —...
June 18th—Toronto. Last Thursday was a reminder of why Sneaky Dee's is one of the best and storied "dive bars" in Toronto culture. This is why I would like to start this article with a call to action. Its getting close to the final days to do something to Save Sneaky...
Enough debuts in Toronto with an EP that could use some attention. All my friends are dead is an EP filled with all that good youthful angst that screams look at me! The production on this EP is very high and clear. This is a band that wants to race to the next level...
