Month: November 2018
Nobody’s Everything, Tucker Beathard Releases Full-Length Debut
November 30th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayTucker Beathard has been waiting for this moment. And now, it’s here, his debut full-length album, Nobody’s Everything, has been released to the world and he doesn’t hold back. We’ve met and talked to Beathard twice in his young career. Once, at an acoustic showcase in Toronto when his debut single, Rock On was climbing […]
About You & Drive Thru – MacKenzie Porter Interview
November 30th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayFor the first time since her debut album in 2014, MacKenzie Porter has a new collection of music ready for country music fans. And it all starts now! Porter has been a busy woman over the last five years, with small screen fans watching her acting on high profile shows Travelers and Hell On Wheels. […]
Quarter Tank – IGNITER Q&A
November 28th, 2018 by Trish CasslingQuarter Tank is a Toronto-based, four-piece punk band who’ve been making music since 2006. The band is made up of Johnny McNabb on guitar, Jesse Mackowycz is on vocals and bass, Dean Glover on drums with Billy Gregory on vocals. There have been some lineup changes since the band formed, but Quarter Tank released their […]
Tim Hicks Gets Loud in Calgary with Tebey & Andrew Hyatt
November 27th, 2018 by Sydney ButtersThere is nothing better than starting your work week off with an incredible evening filled with country music, friends and dancing! Last night the Palace Theatre in Calgary, Alberta welcomed Tim Hicks’ Get Loud Tour featuring the wonderful Tebey and rising star Andrew Hyatt. Opening up the night was Sudburyʼs own Andrew Hyatt; filling the […]
Out On The Town – Aaron Pritchett Interview and Tour Preview
November 26th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThere isn’t much that Aaron Pritchett hasn’t done in country music, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t new experiences to be had and new things to do. We caught up with Pritchett to talk about his 2019 headlining tour, his next album, and his career, and we also took a few minutes to play […]
Jessica Mitchell & Sons of Daughters – Heart of Glass Tour in Toronto
November 23rd, 2018 by Trish CasslingJessica Mitchell came home to Toronto on Thursday night. The singer was joined by Sons of Daughters at The Great Hall for the Heart of Glass Tour performance. Playing the beautiful, intimate Longboat Hall space, the evening was full of music, stories, and emotions. The venue offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere which lent itself perfectly […]
Side A – Kira Isabella Interview and Review
November 23rd, 2018 by Joshua MurrayKira Isabella is a Canadian country music veteran with 10 singles that have landed in the Top 20, and a brand new EP (Side A) ready for her fans. With that history of hits including, A Little More Work, Gone Enough, and Quarterback it’s hard to remember sometimes that she’s only 25 years old and […]
Classified Brings Traditional Hip-Hop Hype to Toronto’s Opera House
November 22nd, 2018 by Felicia PearlmanOn Friday, The Opera House in Toronto buzzed with a packed crowd of die-hard fans, eager to see homegrown Canadian rap legend, Classified. An energetic performance, opened by the groovy Maestro Fresh Wes, displaying a mix of musicianship and comedic showmanship. He was excited to remind us of his role on CBC’s show Mr. D […]
Marianas Trench Announces Suspending Gravity Tour
November 21st, 2018 by Joshua MurrayMulti-Platinum, Juno award-winning, hit-making, fan favourites Marianas Trench have announced the Suspending Gravity Canadian Tour for 2019! Josh Ramsay, Mike Ayley, Matt Webb and, Ian Casselman are scheduled to bring their hits, and new songs from their forthcoming album, Phantoms to 15 cities in March. While there are no eastern Canada shows booked at this time, […]
Real Friends at The Mod Club Toronto – Photo Review
November 21st, 2018 by thereviewsareinTinley Park, Illinois’ Real Friends came to Toronto for a headlining stop on their Fall In The USA 2018 tour, and we were there! After Boston Manor, Grayscale, and Eat Your Heart Out opened the show and got things started, the room was ready for its headliner. The pop-punk/emo quintet took over the Mod Club […]
10 More Awesome Country Covers: Part 10 – Spotify Singles
November 19th, 2018 by Joshua MurraySpotify has given a lot of country artists a chance to shine and expand their audiences in recent years. They’ve also provided some artists with the opportunity to record some great country covers of pop and rock songs we love. In Part 10 of our country covers series, we’ve got 10 tracks from the Spotify […]
Dead Posey at Toronto’s The Opera House Photo Review
November 18th, 2018 by Trish CasslingDead Posey took the second spot in the Wednesday night Palaye Royale lineup. The LA-based, female fronted band hit the stage just before 9:00 PM and it was clear that they had fans in attendance. With over 1.6 million streams on Spotify, their hit Don’t Stop The Devil will sound familiar to rock radio listeners. The […]
BONES (UK) at Toronto’s The Opera House Photo Review
November 18th, 2018 by Trish CasslingOn Wednesday Night, BONES (UK) turned up at Toronto’s Opera House to support Palaye Royale on The Final Boom Tour. The female-led, London, England-born band made up of Rosie Bones and Carmen Vandenberg, joined by their touring drummer HEAVY, smashed their set. This hard rocking band have been making the rounds this past year, and […]
The El Mocambo Returns to the Toronto Night Sky
November 17th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayOn a snowy night on Spadina Ave, VIPs and passers-by gathered on the sidewalk to count down, cheer, and witness the lighting of the new neon palm tree sign at the El Mocambo! It’s been a long four years since eccentric money man and Dragon’s Den panellist Michael Wekerle bought the building, business, and iconic […]
New Music Spotlight with Arkells x Frank Turner, Mumford & Sons, and More
November 16th, 2018 by Trish CasslingNew Music from Arkells x Frank Turner, Mumford & Sons, Chris Cornell, Marianas Trench and Seaway It’s been a hectic week, and our inbox has been keeping us busy. In this edition of the New Music Spotlight, we’re bringing you lots of rock, with a hint of dance and some pop punk. Artist: Arkells x […]
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