Concert Reviews

Kevin Drew's Ottawa Show Became a Space for Remembrance

National Arts Centre, March 21

PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2024

His first Ottawa appearance since his involvement in 'Secret Path,' Gord Downie's multimedia project on residential schools...

Danny Brown Was Candid and Commanding in Toronto

Phoenix Concert Theatre, March 18

PUBLISHED Mar 20, 2024

Speaking with Exclaim! shortly before the release of sixth studio album 'Quaranta,' Danny Brown shared that through achieving sobriety...

Squid Were in Transition in Toronto

Phoenix Concert Theatre, February 16

PUBLISHED Feb 17, 2024

Moreso in performance than on record, Squid have a firm idea of what they want to leave behind...

Ducks Ltd. Kept Their Foot on the Pedal in Montreal

Taverne Tour, February 10

PUBLISHED Feb 12, 2024

Watching Ducks Ltd. was too much fun, McGreevy’s wobbling moves and lead guitarist Evan Lewis’ aloof demeanour providing genuine spark...

ALL HANDS_MAKE LIGHT Made a Scene in Montreal

Taverne Tour, February 8

PUBLISHED Feb 12, 2024

What makes an ALL HANDS_MAKE LIGHT performance so memorable is the amount of sonic space both Menuck and Engle leave for each other...

Mitski Suspended Disbelief in Toronto

Massey Hall, February 10

PUBLISHED Feb 11, 2024

Mitski brought honky-tonk theatricality and big feelings to Toronto's Massey Hall...

Calgary's Festival Season Started Its Thaw with BIG Winter Classic 2024

PUBLISHED Feb 1, 2024

With the arrival of BIG, the defrosting of Calgary’s festival scene begins...

L'Rain Made It Look Easy in Toronto

The Garrison, January 21

PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2024

L’Rain’s first-ever Toronto appearance got off to an unceremonious start. Performing without a formal opening act — Broken Social Scene’s...