Category Archives: live reviews
Day two of Halifax Pop Explosion: Hue,
Day number two did not start off as planned. We hustled down to Tribeca to catch Hue. We were on time; the venue not so much. Turns out the festival thought there was a house sound tech, and the venue … Continue reading
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HFX Pop Explosion: Hue, Wildlife & Bonjay
Thursday night seemed primed for disaster from the start. After barely escaping an encounter with a giant puddle, I experienced further mishap with a generously prepared falafel pita and when Dan and I arrived at Tribeca at 7 pm for … Continue reading
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Saturday night at NXNE
A Friday-night set was my favourite — Dum Dum Girls at Lee’s — but Saturday earned the honours of being my top night at the festival. I started my Saturday evening at Yonge-Dundas Square to see Cults, because I had … Continue reading
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Friday night @ NXNE
A few of us really wanted to catch Dum Dum Girls on Friday night, so me, Meghan and Kristen went to Lee’s Palace early. We got there just before doors, and there was barely a line; a few minutes and … Continue reading
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NXNE Night #3: The Breezes, Enjoy Your Pumas, Ruby Coast and more
Friday night is always an intense night at NXNE — having spent the two prior nights up late and up early for work makes staying up until 4am a little tricky. I gave it my best shot last night, and … Continue reading
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Thursday night at NXNE
I started my night off at Rancho again — not a bad way to do it, really. 1977 opened up the night; we actually have their vinyl at home from a Showcho show, but that’s the last time they played … Continue reading
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NXNE Night #2 – Fucked Up, The Descendents, Suuns, and more.
Sleep be damned, I’m here with my second write up of the festival! Last night was a ton of fun, I spent most of my time at a happily rainless Y&D Square, but I made sure to fit in some … Continue reading
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The Love Machine @ Rancho Relaxo
I always enjoy a show with the Love Machine. They play well, their songs grab you, and the fun they have on stage is infectious. They have great live chemistry, as well; I like it when you can tell from … Continue reading
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