Toronto-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sofia Camara is on an upward rise to reach a pop trifecta. Since signing to 21 Entertainment/Universal Music Canada, the singer has released three singles that have each introduced her as an earnest, versatile new voice that embraces all that life offers. Today she shares her third …
Read More »Interview: Valley on their U.S. Success, Writing a New Album & Making Pizza with Dave Grohl
Canadian indie-pop foursome, Valley, skyrocketed to streaming success in 2020 when their dream-like bedroom tunes started landing on key playlists around the world. The irony behind their upbeat but heartbreaking songs resonated with Gen-Z fans around the world and resulted in a staggering 2.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Music Existence …
Read More »Interview: Haviah Mighty Is Changing Canada’s Hip Hop Game
In 2019 Haviah Mighty, Canada’s most recent buzz-worthy hip hop export, won the prestigious Polaris Music Prize for her debut album 13th Floor. Apart from the hefty $50,000 prize money, the award also came with national media attention, touring slots and more priceless opportunities that most up and coming artists …
Read More »renforshort Releases Debut Album “Dear Amelia”
Today, Toronto artist renforshort releases her highly-anticipated debut full-length album dear amelia via Interscope Records. The twenty year old singer songwriter is a near-lifelong musician, playing guitar, piano, and drums, and started touring before she’d even graduated high school. renforshort, born Lauren Isenberg, crafts an elaborate sonic world in her …
Read More »A Guide to Toronto’s Field Trip Festival
Field Trip: Toronto’s beloved cityscape music festival is finally returning this year after going on hiatus in 2019, with the hopes of a big return in 2020. The pandemic obviously had other plans for another two years following but now the indie fest is officially set to return this Saturday, July …
Read More »The Warning: Mexico’s Hard Rockers Make Canadian Debut
If you consider yourself a fan of rock n’ roll then chances are you’ve already heard about the three sisters from Mexico turning heads in the hard rock community. Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, Daniela (guitar & lead vocals), Paulina (drums & vocals) and Alejandra (bass & backing vocals) Villarreal have …
Read More »CMW Highlights Crown Lands & More of Canada’s Best Rock Bands
Bringing together artists and industry professionals from around the world, Canadian Music Week celebrated it’s 40th anniversary with an elaborate in-person conference and festival this week in Toronto. And while the daily panels and keynote speeches were informative and worthwhile, it was the nightly line-up of concerts and showcases that …
Read More »Gallery: Nothing,Nowhere, guccihighwaters, carolesdaughter, Arms Length at The Opera House in Toronto, ON (05.24.22)
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Read More »Gallery: Slow Crush, SOM, She Wears Black at The Monarch Tavern in Toronto, ON (05.20.22)
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Read More »Live Review: Current Swell at The Opera House in Toronto, ON (05.14.2022)
It was a hectic night in Toronto. Nestled between the Junos Opening Night Gala, a disappointing game seven for the cursed Toronto Maple Leafs and the regular hustle and bustle of Canada’s largest city, was a small but memorable show at The Opera House. The band was Current Swell. The …
Read More »Toronto’s renforshort Is Proving To Be Canada’s Next Pop-Punk Success Story
Toronto’s own renforshort finally made her hometown show debut last week at the city’s legendary Danforth Music Hall. Opening for indie-pop hitmaker and TikTok sensation Tai Verdes, renforshort warmed up a sizeable crowd who made sure to arrive early in support of the local favourite. While she hasn’t performed at …
Read More »Gallery: JoJo, Amaal at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, ON (04.13.22)
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