The Toronto-based project of Mathew Morand prioritizes sharp hooks and loud, distorted guitars above everything – joyous sunshine rock that sounds straight out of 1994
For over 30 years, as a host on Edge 102.1 and Indie88 and with his Nu Music Nites at the Horseshoe, Bookie has been crucial for discovering new music
Mint Records-signed band’s delightful debut is full of 80s college rock and 90s indie rock feel-goodness
Dan Boeckner is bringing back his old duo’s songs for two shows with his new band, with no involvement from his former partner, Alexei Perry Cox
Whether it revitalizes interest in the genre, it’s the sort of rock album we need now, one that asks for inclusivity and acceptance
The Chinese music festival expands to Toronto with a lineup that includes Calvin Love, Bohan Pheonix and Sunset Rollercoaster
The influential Manchester post-punk band have only played here a handful of times in their near-40-year career, but their history with the city runs deep
Acts like the Rural Alberta Advantage, Sloan and Tokyo Police Club have found lucrative collaborations with breweries… even if they don’t drink
MorMor – Heaven’s Only Wishful Don’t Guess Pop/R&B Rating: NNNN Perhaps its because Toronto is spilling over with too much talent right now that a standout vocalist and producer like
Brandon Williams and his Whitby band have composed an album full of violence, dread and claustrophobia that’s also totally cathartic
She might not be from here, but Lindsey Jordan has been growing her fuzzy and sincere indie rock on the city’s stages over the last year or so
Mark Teo, author of the new book Shine, explains why the MuchMusic compilation series’ legacy endures, then creates a tracklist for a hypothetical 2018 edition
