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By: Sheena LyonnaisMark my words; Ubiquitous Synergy Seekers are going to be huge. Not only does this duo create intelligent, catchy drum and bass songs, but they also put on an unmatched stellar live performance. Perhaps this is because their influences derive from atypical sources, including a shared love of knowledge and science that stems from early encounters with the unconventional.
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By: Sheena LyonnaisI fell in love with Hostage Life the first time I heard “This Song Was Written By A Committee” on the radio, which incidentally is highly ironic considering the old school punk rock attitudes of this Toronto band.
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Reviewed by: Colin EvansIf five dudes got together and decided to crank out an indie rock album with hazy lyrics, soft guitars subtle synth, rhythmic drums, and a dash of haunting back-up vocals by an unnamed female artist, Still Life Still can pull it off to the max. While sporting a very chill sound, their debut full-length album is jam packed with catchy riffs that you can effortlessly nod your head to.
By: Sheena LyonnaisThe problem with Sweet Thing is they have all the makings to be something big – they’re energetic, intelligent, write catchy in-your-face pop-rock songs and put on a stellar live show, but they lack the most essential ingredient in the recipe to success: direction.
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July 22, 2008Continue reading “Toronto bands nominated for first-ever Verge Music Awards”
If you threw Bright Eyes, Matt Good, the Arcade Fire, bitter resentment and a little bit of Toronto charm in a blender you would get something that resembled the Coast. You would be transfixed, forced to fall in love as you listen to the kind of songs that play in movies when hearts break and people begin to grow up. You will picture yourself running away from something, driving in a car where the windshield wipers don’t quite keep up with the pouring rain and despite all this everything would somehow entirely make sense. Continue reading “The Coast are taking over hearts and heading overseas”
After 20 consecutive years and one year off, Edgefest came back to Toronto with a vengeance. Although the line-up wasn’t quite as glamorous as some of the previous incarnations of this all day festival, it promised more than the last few years have delivered. A re-united STP, Linkin Park, The Bravery, and a handful of local up and coming talent gave music fans young and old a cross section of musical styles. Here’s a summary of the hits and misses from the day.