Guess who misses New York? This moi.
music video of the day: "Close to Me" by Sophia Knapp
Sunday smooth tunes. Someone take me cruising.
music video of the day: "Dolls" by Breeze
Nothing like a little summer Breeze. They play Holy Oak tonight.
music video of the day: "The Proclamation" by The Underachievers
Because I'm going to the midway today and I'm about Indigiosim.
music video of the day: "Street Punk Trilogy" by Hunx & His Punx
Because it's three rad videos in one. "Bad Skin," "Everyone's a Pussy (Fuck You, Dude)," and "Don't Call Me Fabulous." Can't decide which one is my favourite.
Contest: Out Of The Box Fest
Looking for some fun this weekend Toronto? Out Of The Box Fest starts up tonight! Running from the 22nd to the 25th the fest focuses on enhancing the live music experience in a unique way. For example, tonight’s Izakaya Sushi House show is themed after miniature cities built for TV and film sets- think Godzilla. Friday’s Handlebar show with be super spacy. And so on. You can check out the whole line-up here for more details. Basically it’s gonna be a bunch of radness.
Here’s how to win a pair of full weekend passes: Retweet this tweet AND/OR shoot me a shout asking nicely for me to pick you!
See you around this weekend!
music video of the day: "It's Summer" by Gay
music video of the day: "Royals" by Lorde
Remember a few months ago when I was freaking out about how much I loved Lorde?
Well guess what y'all I STILL LOVE HER!
But really so good right? Ugh. So good. I love that this track is starting to get some North American radio play. Just last night I was cruising around with a friend on a little summer joy ride, seeing as we both just got new jobs (congrats) so driving around the city with the windows down was essential. This came on the radio and you BEST BELIEVE that I sang along at the top of my lugs. Heck, I'm still singing along now. Shout outs to my roommate for putting up with me.
This little alt angelfire is touring right now yo. Check it...
Sept 25 @ The Brlasco Theater in LA
Sept 27 @ The Fillmore in SF
Sept 30 & Oct 1 @ Webster Hall in NY
Oct 3 @ Warsaw in BK
annnnnd
Oct 6 @ The Danforth Music Hall in TO - Can someone please get me a ticket to this one? <3
music video of the day: "Scare Me" by Major Lazer ft. Peaches & Timberlee
Nick Kroll? Awesome. Terry Crews? Awesome. Blake from Workaholics? Awesome.
So much awesome. Just so much awesome.
music video of the day: "Easy" by Mat Zo & Porter Robinson
Only a few weeks of summer left so soak up every inch of sun and fun while you can!
music video of the day: "3 Days" Rhye
Old timey lovely.
Today AND Tonight in Toronto: Foundry BBQ
What: An all day party that starts off at the MOCCA and ends up at 99 Sudbury. Tons and tons of talent on the multiple decks. Tasty food and thirst quenching drinks. Cool shit to look at AKA local art ish. Good people. Good times. Check out the set times below and the Facebook event for more info. See you there!
MOCCA Courtyard
1400 to 1600 - Box of Kittens*
1600 to 1730 - Colin Bergh
1730 to 1900 - Members Only
1900 to 2100 - TIM SWEENEY
2100 to 2200 - Martin Fazekas
2200 to 2300 - How Does It Make You Feel**
99 Sudbury Main Room
2230 to 0000 - Harrison Bennett
0000 to 0100 - Mymanhenri
0100 to 0200 - NOSAJ THING
0200 to Close - Box of Kittens*
99 Sudbury Side Room
2230 to 0000 - Martin Fazekas
0000 to 0100 - JOHN ROBERTS
0100 to Close - How Does It Make You Feel
music video of the day: "Like A Prayer" by Madonna
Happy 55th bday you sacrilegious goddess!
music video of the day: "Dependent" by Light Fires with Owen Pallett
REGINA KNOWS WHAT YOU WANT. WITH THE VOICE OF A SHADY ANGEL AND A BODY MADE FOR BREAKING HEARTS, SHE DELIVERS ANTHEMS FROM THE ALLEYWAYS, AND SETS THE NIGHTS ABLAZE. WITH ELECTRONIC RHYTHMS FROM JAMES, SHE SKEWERS THE ROOM WITH HER SHARP HEELS. REGINA IS LIGHT FIRES, AND LIGHT FIRES IS WHAT YOU'VE BEEN MISSING IN YOUR LIFE.
Such a great bio right? I can't decide who I like better, Regina or Gentleman Reg. Good thing they're the same person. And Owen Pallett?! Ugh it's just too good.
Check out the debut Light Fires album FACE on bandcamp & my NXNE interview with Reg.
music video of the day: "The Wire" by HAIM
Back when I saw HAIM at SXSW in March they played a small little day show, and it was super killer. Now they're ripping up Glastonbury and featuring the most attractive member of the Lonely Island (and sometimes Girls cast member) Jorma Taccone in their video. There's no doubt that HAIM are blowing up. Even White Lung's punk front-babe Mish Way called them the "Kardashians of modern rock". Their debut album Days Are Gone is out September 30. Get ready. I have a feeling that it's gonna be huge.
music video of the day: "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" by Arctic Monkeys
I used to be waaaaay into the Arctic Monkeys and then somewhere around Humbug they lost me. Then Suck It and See happened a bit of my faith was restored. Now their fifth album AM is due out September 10 and this video has me stoked. Bring it boys.
music video of the day: "Hopeless Wanderer" by Mumford & Sons
I put off watching this because I'm kind over this band but then I hit play and everything changed. Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman, Will Forte and Ed Helms ARE Mumford & Sons.
music video of the day: "It" by Rich Aucoin
The very hip Haligonian takes on ALL CAPS! today. Lurk my twitter for ALL CAPS! live tweets. You can also check out the Vine I made with golf cart riding with Mr. Rich during Osheaga below. Nice guy. He also knows how to rock a Babar T-shirt.
music video of the day: "Colours" by ev ree wuhn
The Toronto indie electric experimental act plays ALL CAPS! today.
Download their EP for free. Lurk my twitter for ALL CAPS! live tweets.
music video of the day: "Boombastic" by Shaggy
Happy freaky Friday y'all. Get it right and get it tight.