The Kooks

Thanks Gillian from the tip about the Kooks. Saw their set last night at the Kool Haus, really impressed with their songs. It was the first time in a long time I walked out of that venue without complaining about the sound in there…. I’ve been tapping my right foot and Zellers flip-flop to this […]

All My Friends

Its the name of the new LCD Soundsystem single. I’ll admit, I’ve been only a casual listener of this group. These days, I’m liking their songs more and more. ‘All My Friends‘ is really simple in structure, one of those two chords songs that keep building, not so much about verses and choruses. And a […]

The Great Bloomers

Saw a great set from this band tonight at the Whippersnapper Gallery (opening for Five Blank Pages and Page France). The Great Bloomers from Toronto. I don’t know too much about the band other than they seem pretty new, but they don’t really sound new to this. Check out a track called Catching Up on […]

Over The Top Fest 2007

If you are in Toronto this weekend, be sure to buy tickets to the Over The Top Festival. In its six year, the festival has grown to host over 20 shows at 7 venues, over 4 nights (May 3-6), now with film, theatre and visual art. Great lineup to. Daniel Johnston, Matt & Kim, The […]