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Intro

Music Vice is an independent publication that started in the UK in 2002 and as of 2009 is now headquartered in Toronto, ON, Canada.

The aim has always to been to provide detailed coverage of live music – from unsigned bands to the biggest artists. We don’t cop-out by just giving a rating out of five – we have a unique “In One Word” rating system, delivering our opinions in “One Word And The Truth”.

As of 2010 we now cover music globally from our team of writers and photographers in North America, the UK, and Australia. Our current readership has grown to over 40,000 unique visitors per month – if you are interested in supporting us through sponsorship or advertising then please get in touch by contacting the editor Brian Banks.

If you enjoy the site then please consider posting a link to our site on your blog, band site or personal homepage.

A crack team of music addicts who survive on a diet of pasta, hugs and oreo’s…

Brian Banks – Editor Role: Editor & founder of Music Vice. Writer, photographer. Based: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Favourite show ever attended: Green Day in Hamburg – 21 January 2005. I was at the front in the middle of the pit among a totally mad beer-fuelled crowd in the sold-out Sporthalle. Green Day fed off that energy and were immense. It was friendly too – anyone knocked to the floor was picked up pronto. I got lost for hours afterward the gig as I tried to find my way back to the hotel using my limited German – “bitte… warum ist das U-bahn?”… legendary night. Most regrettable album purchase: Hybrid Theory- Linkin Park Fantasy gig: Black Flag, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead. My other vices include: Tea, German beer and making noise on guitar. Personal homepage: www.musicvice.com www.mytourmovie.com

Danny Crombie Role: Writer, photog and point-man for Australian ops. Based: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Favourite show ever attended: Chuck Berry was pretty awesome. Most regrettable album purchase: A large collection of Des O’Connor records (around 20). Fantasy gig: Iggy and the Stooges playing Raw Power in London May 2010! My other vices include: Reeses Cups, Lasagne and coloured vinyl. Personal homepage: Nada

Liz Keith Role: Photographer, writer, time bandit. Based: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Favourite show ever attended: Tool, Montreal July 2007. They kicked off a stellar show by opening with a song from Kids in the Hall’s movie Brain Candy. Beautiful. Most regrettable album purchase: Fine Thank You Very Much - Ashley MacIssac. I don’t even remember what made me reject this album so much, just that I found it very unlistenable. Fantasy gig: I regret not seeing Beck when he was touring with Cibo Matto – a sonic feast to behold, I’m sure, but I’m holding off selling my soul for when Guitar Wolf go back on tour. My other vices include: Swearing, red wine, & argyle socks. Personal homepage: www.ejkphotography.ca

Steve Pass Role: Writer Based: Perth, WA, Australia Favourite show ever attended: Drag The River with a surprise set from ALL, Ft Collins, Colorado, USA. 26 January, 2008. Most regrettable album purchase: ‘Upstyledown’ – 28 Days. Australian Nu-Metal from 2000. Kids listen to the darndest things. Fantasy gig: Bad Religion, ALL/Descendents, John Snodgrass and a re-formed Hüsker Dü. My other vices include: Playing guitar, wishing I had room to still play my drums, Jameson’s Irish Whiskey. Personal homepage: My mum says I’m not allowed one!

Laura Antonelli Role: Writer Based: Toronto, Ontario Canada Favourite show ever attended: It is unbelievably hard and unfair to pick ONE show, so I’ll just go with the one I thought of first – September 19th, 2005: Pearl Jam at the ACC. I despise that venue, but it doesn’t matter when I see Pearl Jam there. During the second last song, “Rockin’ in the Free World,” Bono walks on stage and sings, “I’m here to see Pearl Jam, they’re making me a believer again in rock, rock, rock…” The crowd erupts; the ACC fills with euphoria. I’ve never experienced such a feeling at a concert since. Most regrettable album purchase: Burn, Burn – Our Lady Peace Fantasy gig: Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell with a Temple of the Dog reunion. Ours and Ryan Star would have to be there as well. This excludes all the bands I missed seeing because they were gone before my time. My other vices include: Stir-fry, Root Beer, and good sound quality bootlegs. Personal homepage: www.thefanperspective.wordpress.com

Lauren Towner Role: Writer, photographer. Based: London, England Favourite show ever attended: coming soon Most regrettable album purchase: Fantasy gig: My other vices include: Personal homepage:

Francesca Howell Role: Writer, photographer. Based: Manchester, England Favourite show ever attended: coming soon Most regrettable album purchase: Fantasy gig: My other vices include: Personal homepage:

What the FAQ is Music Vice?!

An online music magazine with live reviews from concerts, gigs and festivals, as well as band interviews, live photos and other cool stuff!

Circa 2002-2004 Music Vice existed as a zine and a feature in a uni magazine. Then we moved to the interwebs!! We went online via www.musicvice.com and www.musicvice.co.uk in 2004. At first Music Vice gave a voice to local bands in north Scotland who got very little or no coverage by local media. By 2008 Music Vice went international and expanded with coverage in Canada and Australia. We cover bigger shows now but one ear & eye is always kept to the ground and on the look-out for new unsigned bands.

Independent?

Yeah independent. We aren’t owned by a big media corporation or anything like that. We are 100% DIY with our roots in the zine culture that we were born from. That also means we’re 100% skint, so if you wanna help us out by means of sponsorship, advertising or attempted bribery then please get in touch.

You can also help by simply telling a friend about this site if you like it or maybe add a link to it on your blog/Myspace.

Who writes this stuff?

A team of writers, photographers and others, based in the UK, Canada, Australia and USA. Click here if you are interested in being a contributor.

Can I send you my band’s CD for a review?

Yeah! As of October 2009 we will now be accepting albums, EP’s and DVD’s for review. Send your stuff to: Music Vice, 1117 Queen St W, PO Box 445, Toronto, ON, M6J 3P5, Canada.

Favourite Pop Tart?

The chocolate and marshmallow mix one.