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Destroyer Boogies in Unexpected Directions: "I Thought the Bombast Was Behind Me"
PUBLISHED Mar 24, 2025
Gearing up for the release of his latest full-length album, Destroyer's Dan Bejar treated fans to four solo acoustic shows across Nova...
This Week's Newly Announced Shows, Including Arkells and Matty Matheson's Hardcore Band: March 21, 2025
PUBLISHED Mar 21, 2025
In this week's roundup of newly announced tours coming to Canada this year, say "Yes, Chef!" to Matty Matheson, Daniel Romano and Wade MacN...
Victory Pool Records Reflects on Five Years of Sonic Adventures and Being "Good with Spreadsheets"
PUBLISHED Mar 18, 2025
After five years, Victory Pool has fully come into its own.Formed just before the pandemic, the Toronto-based label launched its first...
Cancer Bats Rank Their 5 Best Songs
PUBLISHED Mar 18, 2025
For Toronto hellraisers Cancer Bats, a song doesn't really come alive until it's played on stage — that's why they're hitting the road this...
This Week's Newly Announced Tours, Including Deftones, Matt Berninger and More: March 14, 2025
PUBLISHED Mar 14, 2025
The arrival of spring always seems to be synonymous with the arrival of non-stop tour announcements. This week's roundup of tours coming to...
Your Favourite Artist's Favourite Artist: Canadian Musicians Share Their Record Recommendations
PUBLISHED Mar 13, 2025
"Your favourite artist's favourite artist" has become a nickname for Chappell Roan in the last couple years — a description indicating that...
What's with Canadians Singing in Cursive?
PUBLISHED Mar 12, 2025
In the same year that Fetty Wap introduced his "Trap Queen" to his stove, an indie girl also introduced us to her kitchen. Even though the...
'Apologies to the Queen Mary' Turns 20: Wolf Parade on Disliking the Beatles and Pissing Off Isaac Brock
PUBLISHED Mar 11, 2025
On September 27, 2005, Wolf Parade released 'Apologies to the Queen Mary,' an album steeped in gorgeous abrasion and awful beauty. It howls...