Posts Filed Under: Indie-rock

Sound Advice: Beach Holiday, by Soft Copy

Local post-punk act makes virtue out of necessity and embraces new, drum–machine driven sound.

By Chris Dart Apr. 23rd, 3:00 pm

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Sound Advice: Victors by The ’92 Blue Jays

Indie rock/punk hybrid the '92 Blue Jays show a lot of potential on two-song EP.

By Chris Dart Jan. 29th, 1:00 pm

The 2013 Polaris Prize Shortlist Includes Metz, Zaki Ibrahim, and Metric

Three Toronto-based acts are up for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.

By Chris Dart Jul. 16th, 2:00 pm

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Rush, Metric, and The Weeknd are Among Local Juno Winners

As a Juno host, Bublé was better than Shatner, but then that's not saying much.

By Chris Dart Apr. 22nd, 9:30 am

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Sound Advice: Birthmarks by Born Ruffians

With its newest album, Born Ruffians has revolutionized its sound.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Apr. 17th, 1:30 pm

Sound Advice: Escapology by Maylee Todd

A local indie-pop musician's sophomore album is full of powerful, disco-inflected tracks.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Apr. 3rd, 12:00 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

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CMW 2013: What We’ve Seen So Far

Our roundup of the best—and in one case, the absolute worst—of CMW so far.

By Torontoist • Photo by Corbin SmithMar. 22nd, 4:30 pm

CMW 2013 Best Bets: Tuesday

Stock up on 5-Hour Energy and plot the best route between venues, because Canadian Music Week is underway.

By Chris Dart Mar. 19th, 3:30 pm

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Wavelength Skips Its Awkward Phase

The Wavelength Festival may be a teenager, but this past weekend, it showed no signs of angst.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithFeb. 19th, 9:00 am

Wavelength Turns 13

All-ages record store shows and an artist Incubator series are amongst the new additions at this year's edition of Wavelength.

By Chris Dart Feb. 12th, 2:30 pm

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A New Toronto Documentary Wonders, “How Do Indie Bands Survive?”

The Scene follows local bands trying to make it in the post-record-sales age.

By Chris Dart Jan. 18th, 11:30 am

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Sound Advice: Most People by Most People

Two-man indie-pop duo make an EP that's hard to dislike.

By Chris Dart Dec. 5th, 12:30 pm

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Sound Advice: Wishing Won’t Make It So by B-17

The new psych pop band has veteran players, and it shows.

By Chris Dart Nov. 28th, 12:30 pm

Combining Indie Rock and Fantasia

Some Ryerson students are looking for new ways to merge music and visuals with their Violet Sound Sessions.

By Chris Dart Nov. 28th, 11:30 am

Sound Advice: Medallions by Medallions

The dream of '90s power pop is alive on Medallions' new EP.

By Chris Dart Oct. 10th, 1:00 pm

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Polaris Gala Shows All That’s Right with Canadian Music

Feist may have won this year's Polaris Prize, but the gala was as much about showcasing talent as it was giving away giant cheques.

By Chris Dart • Photos by D.A. CooperSep. 25th, 9:15 am

Festival Music House Emphasizes Links Between Music, Film

Now in its third year, the three-day event looks to give Canadian bands a chance to get their music in films from around the world.

By Chris Dart Sep. 11th, 9:00 am