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Review: Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington show the thrilling possibilities of jazz
HERBIE HANCOCK and KAMASI WASHINGTON at Roy Thomson Hall, Tuesday, August 6. Rating: NNNN At age 79, Herbie Hancock is still finding ways to pass... -
Review: The Rolling Stones’ Canada Day concert succeeds despite logistical problems
THE ROLLING STONES with SLOAN, THE BEACHES and THE GLORIOUS SONS at Burl's Creek, Saturday, June 29. Rating: NNNN This past March, the Rolling Stones announced they’d be... -
Interview: MorMor’s next chapter
MORMOR at Longboat Hall (1087 Queen West), Wednesday (April 24), 7 pm. $20. eventbrite.ca. MorMor has had to learn quickly. It hasn’t even been a... -
Canadian record labels on the art of the reissue
LARAAJI with JOSEPH SHABASON at Toronto Spiritualist Temple (706 College), Friday (April 12), 7 pm. $20-$25. rotate.com, ticketscene.ca, soundscapesmusic.com. It’s a golden age for record collectors. Whether... -
It’s Ok* wants to unite Toronto’s thriving grassroots music scenes
IT'S OK* – EPISODE 2 featuring Adria Kain, Jahmal Padmore (AKA Miracles), Mndsgn and Vaughan (DJ Set) at St. George the Martyr (30 Stephanie), Saturday... -
It’s Ok* threw an intimate hip-hop show at Toronto’s oldest boxing gym
VALEE with SYDANIE, JUST JOHN x DOM DIAS and THE DIRTY B-SIDES at Sully’s Boxing Gym, Saturday, January 12. Rating: NNN We’re not even half a month... -
Review: Noname showed she’s ready for big things at Danforth Music Hall
NONAME at Danforth Music Hall, Thursday, January 3. Rating: NNNN Shortly into her headlining set at Danforth Music Hall, Noname asked the audience if she could perform... -
What does pop music look like in 2018? Jingle Ball presented one interpretation
IHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL featuring THE CHAINSMOKERS, KHALID, DUA LIPA, ALESSIA CARA and others at Scotiabank Arena, Sunday, December 2. Rating: NNN What does mainstream pop music look like... -
Review: David Byrne searches for utopia at joyous Sony Centre show
DAVID BYRNE with BENJAMIN CLEMENTINE at the Sony Centre, Friday, August 3. Rating: NNNNN David Byrne is an eternal optimist. From his “Reasons To Be... -
CupcakKe talks colourism, independence and sex-positive hip-hop
CUPCAKKE with CHIPPY NONSTOP and SAMMUS at the Mod Club (722 College), Thursday (May 10), doors 7 pm, all ages. $20 or CMW wristband. cmw.net.... -
Keys N Krates are warmer and more soulful than their contemporaries on Cura
Rating: NNNN Since forming a decade ago, Keys N Krates have become known for making electronic music that’s more soulful and venturesome than many of... -
Why does Toronto have an International Clash Day?
Mayor John Tory has declared February 7, 2018, as International Clash Day in Toronto, following in the footsteps of other cities in recognizing the influential British... -
Andre Ethier is a world-class storyteller-songwriter on Under Grape Leaves
Andre Ethier - Under Grape LeavesTelephone ExplosionSinger/songwriterThe cover of Andre Ethiers third solo album, Under Grape Leaves, depicts a lush landscape of palm trees brightly... -
A brief history of the Sam the Record Man sign
When it comes to quintessential Toronto retail landmarks, you’d be hard-pressed to name a more iconic site than Sam the Record Man’s flagship store. Originally... -
The National might sound dark and political, but their Sony Centre show was full of joy
THE NATIONAL at the Sony Centre, Saturday, December 9. Rating: NNNN Since releasing their debut album over 15 years ago, the National have gone from...
