Articles by Ian Gormely

Alexandra Stréliski Is the Underdog of 2024's Festival Headliners: "A Sea of Men and Just Me Playing the Piano"

PUBLISHED Jun 12, 2024

With its grand halls and elite academies, classical music is often thought of as the music of the establishment. But to hear Alexandra...

PinkPantheress Was a Low-Key Superstar in Toronto

Danforth Music Hall, April 7

PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2024

As PinkPantheress, English musician Victoria Walker managed the Herculean task of turning North American kids on to the sounds of early...

Yard Act Are in Pursuit of Happiness with 'Where's My Utopia?'

PUBLISHED Feb 28, 2024

'Where’s My Utopia?' manages the old trick of making the personal universal, while hanging on to the band's righteous fun ...

Gulfer Change Course on 'Third Wind'

PUBLISHED Feb 23, 2024

'Third Wind' is yet another triumph for Gulfer, its hooks and melodies benefitting from more languorous rhythms...

Thrush Hermit Remember 'Clayton Park' 25 Years Later: "We Kind of Just Let It Rip"

PUBLISHED Feb 23, 2024

In 1999, Thrush Hermit were newly freed from a major label deal with Elektra and eager to let loose in the studio. Their second (and final)...

serpentwithfeet Doesn't Let Up His 'GRIP'

PUBLISHED Feb 14, 2024

Back in the depths of the pandemic, Fred again.. fashioned one of his breakout tracks from a sample of friend and fellow producer and DJ...

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...

DEBBY FRIDAY Took a Victory Lap in Toronto

Velvet Underground, December 13

PUBLISHED Dec 14, 2023

DEBBY FRIDAY was beaming as she took the stage at Velvet Undergound on Wednesday night — and why wouldn't she be? After earning plaudits fo...