Articles by Megan LaPierre

Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Canadian Leg of 50th Anniversary Tour

PUBLISHED Jan 20, 2025

More than half a century on from the release of their 1973 debut 'Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd,' Lynyrd Skynyrd are still at it. The...

Lee's Palace Gets Pussy Riot - Riot Days, the Chats, Model/Actriz for 40th Anniversary Concert Series

PUBLISHED Jan 20, 2025

Lee's Palace opened for use as a concert venue on Bloor Street West on September 5, 1985, which means that the iconic staple of Toronto's...

Nelly Defends Decision to Perform at Trump Inauguration

PUBLISHED Jan 20, 2025

At the end of 2025, Nelly announced a big world tour set to kick off this spring. Apparently he also wanted to sabotage its ticket sales (or...

Nemahsis Gets Stephen Colbert's Seal of Approval with "miss construed"

PUBLISHED Jan 17, 2025

'Verbathim' — the debut full-length record from Toronto's Nemahsis — was one of the best albums of 2024, and the producers of 'The Late Show...

Prism Shores Soar 'Out from Underneath' the Confines of Jangle Pop

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PUBLISHED Jan 17, 2025

Is there a single month where jangle pop is more imperative than it is in January? 'Out from Underneath' is the title of the sophomore album...

AngelMaker Map Out Spring North American Tour

PUBLISHED Jan 17, 2025

Having welcomed former Rings of Saturn vocalist Ian Bearer into the fold last October, Vancouver's AngelMaker have announced a spring North...

Rainbow Kitten Surprise Plot 2025 North American Tour

PUBLISHED Jan 17, 2025

After touring North America behind 'Love Hate Music Box' last fall, Rainbow Kitten Surprise are getting back on the road this spring for the...

Busta Rhymes Arrested on Assault Charge

PUBLISHED Jan 17, 2025

Busta Rhymes has been arrested and charged with assault in the third degree. According to reports, the rapper born Trevor George hit his...