While many modern-day festivals feel commercialized, Groovin the Moo has remained community-driven, creating unforgettable festival experiences for attendees. And this year did not disappoint. We were fortunate to cover GTM’s final leg of its 2023 tour in Bunbury, Western Australia. With heavy overcast straight from the get-go, there definitely was a concern for rain, especially […]
On Monday evening, a sold out Roy Thomson Hall lit up with a mesmerizing performance as Sigur Rós, the legendary Icelandic post-rock pioneers, joined forces with the innovative Wordless Music Orchestra. The harmonious collaboration wove a captivating spell, leaving the audience entranced and deeply moved. For those new to the enchanting soundscapes of Sigur Rós […]
Cigar Club is a Newmarket-based alternative rock band that has been shaking up the scene over the past couple of years with their high-end production and apocalyptic twist to their sound. Today, the band debuted their highly anticipated debut LP, ‘Day Now.’ The album opens up with ‘.VESSEL.’’ with ambient sounds and a distorted mystery […]
Gemma works in Social Media and Influencer Marketing by day, and blogging by night. She has years of experience in lifestyle and music writing, influencer relations, and marketing communications with some of Canada’s top firms and blogs. She is always seeking new adventures, loves a good IPA, thrifting, and music festivals. Dakota Arsenault is a concert […]
It’s not just a phase Mom… Sneaky Dee’s, Located at Toronto’s College and Bathurst streets, is one of the cities most infamous music venues. Occasionally described as a modern day CBGB’s, Sneaks is home to world class tex mex, local music, cheap beer, and for the last three years, Homesick’s Emo Nite. Homesick is a […]
It’s THAT time of year again, festival lineups are being released just about every day now. Even though it’s Winter, it has us craving dancing in the sun listening to our fave bands. Here are all the lineups that have been released thus far: Where: Manchester, Tennessee Lineup thoughts: LOTS of variety here. Phish reunion […]
On Monday evening, the energy of anticipation filled the air at HISTORY, where Alt-J’s monumental celebration of the 10th anniversary”An Awesome Wave.” As a devoted fan, the mere thought of witnessing the band live, unraveling the intricate layers of an album that has been the soundtrack to countless moments in my life, was so exciting. […]
Many artists have pulled back releases understandably so due to the current situation we all find ourselves in, but I give props to the artists who have decided to proceed. Check out some of my favourites: This song is light and uplifting, which is exactly what we could all use during these challenging times! The […]
Australian Psych-Rock Band Pond from Perth, Australia played Lee’s Palace in Toronto earlier this week. Active since 2008, Pond is comprised of Nick Allbrook (lead vocals and guitar), Jay Watson (bass, synths and vocals), Shiny Joe Ryan (lead guitar and vocals), Jamie Terry (Keyboards, synths and vocals), and James Ireland (drums). Pond is well known […]
Gemma Mastroianni Mar 31, 2020 3 min read Updated: Mar 23, 2021 By: Samantha D’Alessandro The Tiger King has stolen the world’s attention yet again. If you have yet to see the documentary series on Netflix, you totally need to. Here are his top five music videos: This isn’t only Joe Exotic’s best song, but […]
Claire Rosinkranz is an alt-pop artist and California native. Within just one year she has garnered over half a billion streams and has received widespread media coverage. Her song “Backyard Boy” has inspired over 3 million TikTok’s, and she has just dropped a brand new EP titled “Six in a Billion.” I discovered Claire through […]
In these trying times, it’s important that we stick together on a local level. It’s officially that time of year where we are Christmas shopping, and I hope you can consider supporting some of these Canadian small businesses for some of your purchases. I have put together a list below featuring 13 small businesses you […]
And, just like that: February is gone and we’re going headfirst into the third month of 2019 already! Or, maybe “body first” because with Mercury going into retrograde on March 5th, our head is going to feel like its way, way up in the clouds. But – don’t let this scare you! Float away, recharge, […]
Music has been a part of human culture for thousands of years, and its impact on our mental health is well-documented. From soothing a broken heart to lifting our spirits on a bad day, music has the power to influence our emotions and improve our mental wellbeing. But what is the relationship between music and […]
