music
You can find live music in Toronto pretty much any night of the week, but it’s much easier if you’re looking for the “next Broken Social Scene” than the cutting edge of jazz or blues. Many of the city’s music venues claim to be ideal spots for any genre, but … Read More
When it comes to music, Montrealers have much to brag about, but if you didn’t actually see Arcade Fire perform in a Plateau loft in 2002, what’s the point? Sadly, on that particular band, you’ve missed the boat. But a new generation offers hope. For you. Here, Montreal’s best up-and-coming bands. … Read More
The bad news: Rock Band won’t help you score any groupies, no matter how high your high score. The good news: A real guitar might just do the trick. Here, the places to buy a guitar in Vancouver. Rufus Guitar Shop This friendly mom ’n’ pop shop specializes in new … Read More
As music nerds argue about compression rates, many audiophiles are standing firmly in the same place they’ve been for a generation: beside their record players. Learn what they know by visiting these record shops, the top six in town. Sloth Records With a well-curated selection and a stage for in-store … Read More
Founded in 2001, Suoni per il Popolo (Sounds for the People) is a month-long musical smorgasbord that kicks off today. The fest includes genres ranging from experimental rock to spoken word, as well as film screenings, art exhibitions, dance shows and workshops. The highlights: Art Rock Brilliant Brooklyn rockers TV … Read More
