Posts Tagged ‘ CMW ’

Gig review and photos: Surf Dads at The Hideout, Toronto

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May 18, 2016
Surf Dadsat the Hideout, Toronto - photo Hannah Edgerton, Music Vice

Who: Surf Dads Where: The Hideout, Toronto When: 6 May 2016 In one word: Intense Surf Dads are a surf punk band originating from Regina, Saskatchewan, taking major influences from bands like Wavves and Weezer. A band with an impossible start, Chris Dimas was living 2800 kilometers away from Gage McGuire. After exchanging iPhone recorded...
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Photo gallery: Wayhome x CMW with Amir Obe, Humans, Kiki Rowe, Lucas DiPasquale

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May 9, 2016
Kiki Rowe at Wayhome x showcase at CMW, Mod Club, Toronto - photo Maddy Oxenham, Music Vice

Amir Obe on stage at the Wayhome x showcase – photo Maddy Oxeham, Music Vice Who: Wayhome x showcase Where: The Mod Club, Toronto When: 7 May 2016 In one word: Electric Everyone’s new favourite music fest, Wayhome, gave us a sweet teaser of what we can expect this July as the festival...
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Review — HMS Morris and No Sinner at The Garrison, Toronto — CMW

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May 7, 2016

No Sinner on stage at The Garrison during CMW 2016 – photo Nicola Prokop Who: HMS Morris, No Sinner Where: The Garrison, Toronto When: 6 May 2016 In one word: Hooked How hard is it to make a functional website and app for a music festival? Okay, Glastonbury have a slick one, but...
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Review — Safia Nolin and Les Deux Luxes at the Great Hall, Toronto — CMW

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May 7, 2016

Who: Safia Nolin, Les Deux Luxes Where: The Great Hall, Toronto When: 6 May 2016 In one word: Forgettable Friday night at CMW started for me at the Bonsound label showcase at the Great Hall. Quebec’s Safia Nolin sung something uninspiring in French, accompanied by a capable but dull guitarist. Stripped-down only works if you...
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Canadian Music Week 2016 kicks off on May 2 – Lapsley, Eagles of Death Metal, Wild Nothing with headline shows

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April 29, 2016
Canadian Music Week 2016 kicks off on May 2 – Lapsley, Eagles of Death Metal, Wild Nothing with headline shows

Eagles of Death Metal return to Toronto to play during CMW Canadian Music Week is back at it again in Toronto May 2nd, through 8th. It will be holding its Digital Media summit on May 5th, its Radio Summit May 5-6th, and the Music Summity May 5th through 7th. The 7-Day...
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CMW 2015 preview: Make the most of 10 days at Canadian Music Week in Toronto

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April 27, 2015
Monster Truck

Iceland’s Of Monsters and Men: one of the headline acts at Canadian Music Week 2015 CMW 2015 Festival Preview: Ten Reasons to attend Toronto’s season-opener for festival season It’s that time of year again- Canadian Music Week! The event is in its 33rd year and is one of Canada’s leading music festivals that...
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North by North East radius clause no more

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June 20, 2014

In case you haven’t heard, NXNE introduced a new policy to musicians performing in the 2014 festival. A 45-day no-play radius clause was instilled, making it a contractual agreement that artists performing for NXNE were not allowed to perform anywhere within their market (Toronto) in the 45 days leading up to...
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Protest The Hero at The Hoxton, Toronto [CMW] – Gig review and photos

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March 25, 2013
Protest The Hero at The Hoxton, Toronto [CMW] – Gig review and photos

Protest frontman Rody Walker – photo Amanda Darrock, Music Vice Magazine The Gig: Protest The Hero with Waster, Machines Where: The Hoxton, Toronto When: Friday 22 March 2013 In One Word™: Electrifying  Leave it to Monster Energy to create an adrenaline filled evening of metal, chaos and electrifying music. On Friday night The...
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Album review: Go For The Eyes – Six Through Twelve (CMW)

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March 21, 2013
Go For The Eyes - Six Through Twelve

Title: Six Through Twelve Artist: Go For The Eyes Record Label: Indie Release Date: March 2013 In One Word: Intense From the Alberta mountains has risen an album that music lovers of all genre will adore.  Six Through Twelve, the newest album from Calgary’s Go For the Eyes, is an intense collaboration...
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Buddy Black at Sneaky Dee’s, Toronto – Concert review

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January 30, 2013
Buddy Black at Sneaky Dees - photo Rebecca Jaine, Music Vice

The Gig: Buddy Black with Shaky Knees Where: Sneaky Dees, Toronto, Ontario, Canada When: Friday 25 January 2013 In One Word: Earnest It’s a midwinter Friday night, and the snow and slush is ankle deep. Flurries are punching their way down and out of the clouds. Other animals are hibernating. Friends and show...
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