Posts Filed Under: folk

Sound Advice: Disir, by Völur

Toronto folk-metal doomsters explore the feminine divine in their latest record.

By Natalie Zina Walschots May. 14th, 12:00 pm

Luminato 2013: Music Preview

This year's Luminato music line-up features everything from "audio drag" to Chinese reggae.

By Chris Dart Jun. 11th, 12:30 pm

CMW 2013: What We Saw This Weekend

The second half of CMW featured a little bit of everything—and by "everything" we mean rowdy jazz, couples crowdsurfing, and terrible awards-show jokes.

By Torontoist • Photos by Corbin SmithMar. 25th, 4:30 pm

Sound Advice: Linger Longer, by Pixie Moonshine

The former Tripping Hazard songwriter creates an intimate atmosphere. With cats.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Jan. 9th, 9:00 am

NXNE 2012 Reviews: Friday

There's so much happening at North by Northeast, it's impossible to catch everything. Here's some of what you missed last night.

By Torontoist • Photos by Loni SchickJun. 16th, 1:30 pm

NXNE 2012: Weekend Best Bets

Are you tired yet? Tough. Grab a coffee and get back in the pit.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Loni SchickJun. 16th, 11:30 am

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NXNE 2012 Reviews: Thursday

Punk rock and buzz bands and goth girls! Oh my!

By Chris Dart • Photos by Loni SchickJun. 15th, 1:15 pm

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Loudon Wainwright’s Family Affair

The folk icon discusses his new album, family, aging, and death.

By Kevin Scott May. 2nd, 12:00 pm

Sound Advice: The Past is a Foreign Country by A. David MacKinnon

The former FemBot makes a surprisingly jazz-heavy, cinematic solo debut.

By Chris Dart Mar. 13th, 2:30 pm

Sound Advice: Ulalume by Tasseomancy

The album’s darkness and mystery aren’t a surprise, but neither are its whimsical mythologies and imagery

By Nicole Villeneuve Aug. 23rd, 2:30 pm

Sound Advice: All Of It Was Mine by the Weather Station

By Nicole Villeneuve Aug. 9th, 3:00 pm

Sound Advice: Castlemusic by Jennifer Castle

By Nicole Villeneuve May. 31st, 3:30 pm

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Sound Advice: Departing by the Rural Alberta Advantage

By Nicole Villeneuve Mar. 1st, 2:30 pm

Sound Advice: Long Live by Snowblink

By Nicole Villeneuve Feb. 8th, 1:00 pm

Sound Advice: New Country Rehab

By Nicole Villeneuve Jan. 11th, 2:00 pm

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Look at What Feist Did Now

By Nicole Villeneuve Nov. 23rd, 2:00 pm

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Show Notes: Sufjan Stevens at Massey Hall, October 13

By Carly Maga Oct. 15th, 3:30 pm

Sound Advice: When You Left the Fire by The Wilderness of Manitoba

By Nicole Villeneuve Jul. 13th, 3:05 pm