Currently Watching
Yeasayer on La Blogoteque. Packing for Austin as we speak. More to report from down there.
The Coast – Expatriate
*disclaimer: Just as a side note, I (Burtch) am unbiased when it comes to the Coast. I’ve known the band through Chris (who works for them) for a while, but I’m not a lackey, paid or otherwise. Now on to my posting: The Coast have been floating around the Toronto Indie Rock scene for a […]
CMW’08: competitive night
Again, if I wasn’t sick as a dog, I’d be at one of these shows. Cameron House with Rich Aucoin, The Superfantastics. El Mocambo for Besnard Lakes. Hideout for Still Life Still. Horseshoe for The Acorn, Sunparlour Players and maybe Plants and Animals. Lee’s Palace for Rebekah Higgs and The 6ixty8ights. Rivoli for Julie Doiron, […]
CMW’08: if i wasn’t sick right now, I’d check out this stuff tonight
The Screening of The Great World of Sound, Directed by Craig Zobel. Royal theatre. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6G609-TgDE[/youtube] or The NowWhat showcase at the Phoenix. Ten Kens – 9pm Sebastien Grainger et les montagnes – 10pm No Age – 11pm Deerhoof – 12am
Woodhands
I keep hearing more and more about this band Woodhands. The electronic project of Dan Werb (vocals, synths, drum machines) and Paul Banwatt (drums, vocals) is turning into a force to be reckoned with in ’08. Think a psychedelic dance party that’s dirty and sweaty, full of distorted synth lines and infectious beats. Check out […]