Lovely Killbots (a synth/piano/drum duo) were assembled with the utmost love and care in a downtown factory by brilliant scientists and a student assistant who didn't quite know what he was doing but made really, really good coffee. One night when the factory was empty, the student assistant decided to throw a party for his [...]
Welcome to my weekly roundup of inexpensive indie(ish) musical happenings in downtown Toronto, all for $10 or less. If I'm missing something you think I should list, or you have any comments, let me know. I star (*) shows that most interest me. Like this list? Join my Facebook group to get my weekly Toronto indie music listings. Subscribe to my podcast (or download the episodes) here , or through iTunes . The latest ones are here . [...]
The last time that I experienced a Whale Tooth / Amos combo, the result was a show that was way too irresistible for words. So to say that I was looking forward to last week's show at The Horseshoe was an understatement to say the least. And of course, the show did not disappoint. Getting things started off nicely was a little duo called The Lovely Killbots . Besides having a name that is all kinds of way cool, the sound coming out of this tiny band was rather astonishing. The [...]
I have to admit that a part of me has been enjoying the last few weeks away from the concert goings. I've read somewhere that the best way to know whether or not you're addicted to something is to try doing without it for awhile and see how you hold up. At this point I can honestly say that live music has finally become an enjoyable pastime in my life without being the hardcore addiction that it once was. So, now that I know I can quit anytime, it only makes sense to get right back at it again, doesn't [...]
myspace Every so often you are pleasantly surprised after incorrectly judging a book by its cover. Case in point; when I got an email full of songs from Toronto's The Lovely Killbots and saw their pseudo-ominous photo montage online, I naturally assumed the duo was going to enjoy sci-fi, overreaching melodrama, Tim Burton and maybe even play their instruments with some sort of scissor hands. Instead I was thrilled to hear a compact two-piece that relies on Ryan's intricate drumming and the clean sounds of a jazz-pop pianist. Sure some of [...]
Well, although I've been listening to current releases by everyone from Deerhoof (very good) to Of Montreal (not so good) as well as several local acts (mostly good), I'm afraid I just haven't had it in me to whip up any new reviews right now. No particular reason other than a mild lack of inspiration I guess. So I figured in the meantime, I'd do my monthly " Sup In... " post a few days earlier because these are generally informative enough without requiring a great deal of creative writing. I've got a few cool shows [...]
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CHROMATICS "INTO THE BLACK"
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Childish Gambino - Heartbeat
Chiddy Bang - "By Your Side"
mp3: soko – i just want to make it new with you
Skrillex Uses Satanic and Homosexual Influence to Win Grammys
A-Trak - "Round of Applause" / "Where My Money At" (MP3 Download)
Video: Rhye – “Open”
Onra: “Perfect(ed) Match”
